Budget Travel

I’m a budget traveller in Europe and usually fly with airlines like Ryanair. However, I recently booked a Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flight for a specific date because it turned out to be cheaper, and I went with the basic Light fare. After booking, I realized SAS has a smaller...

After taking a budget trip in 2024 that routed through several European cities for roughly €100 total, I became really interested in finding more itineraries built around longer stopovers instead of stressful short layovers. The route I flew was: Bucharest → Bergamo → Faro →...

I’ve been tracking flights for a quick weekend trip from Las Vegas to Reno over the past few months, and historically the roundtrip fares were usually around $100 if booked a week or two ahead. Today I finally decided to book, and suddenly I can’t find anything under about $260,...

I’m staying in a hostel and have a confusing situation with a roommate. An older woman came back around 8:30pm and turned on the main light, which stayed on for a while. She also mentioned she had an online class at 9pm and was talking quite loudly in her bed, even past 11pm the...

I am planning a trip to Japan and I am trying to figure out how to manage my budget more effectively. Right now my total budget is around $4500, including flights. However, flights are currently costing about $2000, which leaves me with roughly $2500 for spending in Japan. I am...

For experienced travelers, which destinations feel the most different today compared to around 5–10 years ago? I am asking because I visited Thailand last year (Bangkok, Koh Samui, and Phuket) and although I enjoyed the trip, it did not match my expectations. It felt less...

Hi everyone. My girlfriend and I recently spent about 4.5 months traveling through Latin America (Aug to Dec) and 3.5 months in Asia (Dec to Apr), and I thought I would share a breakdown of our average spending per person. This might help others planning similar trips. We mostly...

Hi, I’m currently using the “All You Can Fly” subscription with Wizz Air and I usually travel with a larger bag (similar to what I also use on Ryanair). I’m considering whether it makes sense to also buy the Privilege Pass for €249. It includes priority boarding, free seat...

I was planning a more budget-friendly vacation this August and initially considered Rome, but decided against it due to the heat and the number of paid attractions like museums. So I thought I’d switch things up and focus on nature, hiking, and scenic views instead. The...

Hi! I’m a 20-year-old female currently studying in Wales, originally from the US. After my exams, I’ll have about 3 weeks in June to travel around Europe before heading home. I’m interested in visiting some of the more well-known tourist destinations since this is my first time...

I am looking for affordable flight options for a family of four traveling to Cape Town, South Africa to visit family. We are based in Salt Lake City and are finding that both cash fares and points redemptions are currently very expensive, often around $1,800 per ticket. We are...

My partner and I are looking for an affordable short getaway and came across $99 vacation deals in Branson, Missouri that include a 3-night stay at a resort in the Ozarks. At first, it seemed suspicious, but after researching, it appears to be a real type of package that people...

I’m planning my first trip to Paris from May 8 to May 12 (4 days total) and I’m trying to budget around €300 in total, which comes to about €75 per day. This budget is meant to cover daily expenses only, including food, coffee, drinks, and public transport (metro, RER, buses)....

I’ve stayed in hostels across multiple countries, often in mid-to-higher end options that attract international travelers. I’m Canadian, and I usually meet people from many different countries, but I rarely come across Americans. I’m wondering if this is because Americans tend...

To reduce baggage fees, we usually plan to do laundry midway through our trips. While some hotels offer washers and dryers, we often run into the issue of missing or unavailable detergent, which forces us to buy a full pack locally and leave most of it behind. To solve this,...

Hi everyone, I’ve done quite a bit of research already, but I’m still looking for advice from people with real experience. I’m a German/EU citizen planning to base myself in Southeast Asia with a maximum monthly budget of around $1200–1300 (about €1100). This budget needs to...

I’m planning a 4–5 week trip to Europe and want to know if AU$130–150 per day per person (about €90), excluding accommodation and flights, is enough for daily expenses. This budget would mainly cover food, public transport, and general activities. I’m not planning fine dining or...

I impulsively booked a trip to Rome for next week (March 30 – April 1) during my spring break to meet someone, but I’ll be there alone for the first couple of days. Since I’m not sure when I’ll get another chance to visit, I really want to see the major attractions. The problem...

I’ve got a 20-hour layover at Singapore Changi and I’m trying to figure out how to handle it properly. I land around 6 AM and my next flight to London is at 2:40 AM the next day. I didn’t plan this on purpose, it was the only option available due to the current Middle East...

I’ve decided quite spontaneously to travel to Rome next week (March 30 – April 1) for a short trip during my spring break. I’ll be there for two days before meeting someone. Since this may be my only chance to visit, I’d really like to see the main tourist attractions. However,...

Noticed a lot of mixed opinions about Frontier Airlines, yet many travelers continue to fly with them. Curious what keeps people coming back despite the negative feedback. Is it mainly the low ticket prices, or are there certain routes and situations where it actually makes...

I need help finding cheaper flight options. I promised my wife I would plan a family trip, but everything seems very expensive and time is running out since we agreed to travel in May and I haven’t made any arrangements yet. We are planning to fly from the UK to Thailand or...

A traveler is planning another trip to Asia after previously visiting countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and China. In the past, they were able to find relatively affordable flights departing from cities such as Belgrade, Budapest, and Stockholm. However, when checking current...