Budget Travel

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! 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...

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...

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...

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’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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...