Athens on a Budget: What I’m Planning
Airport fares, the €30 Acropolis ticket and when it’s free, and why I’m staying in Metaxourgio: my four-night Athens plan.
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Sofia on a Budget: My Pre-Trip Planning Guide
The euro switch, an 80-cent metro from the airport and a free walking tour: how I’m planning six nights in Sofia on a budget.
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Where I Stay: Free Cancellation and a Few Stops Out of the Tourist Zone
The two habits that keep my accommodation cheap and flexible on long trips.
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Visas: Always Use the Official Site (and Check Twice)
Why I never use third-party visa agencies, and the two sources I check before every trip.
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Turn the Layover into a Second Country: My 11-Flight Route from Bristol to Jakarta
How I turned flight connections into free stopovers in Istanbul and Dubai, and flew 11 legs for around £1,000.
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Travel Insurance for Long Trips: Mind the Day Limit
Single-trip, annual or bought abroad: how I cover a trip of several months without a gap.
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Getting Around Abroad: Ride-Hailing Apps, a Bit of Cash and the Right Licence
The apps I set up before landing, why I always carry some cash, and what you need to hire a car or moped.
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Carry-On Only: How I Save Hundreds on Baggage Fees
One carry-on, a few T-shirts and a bit of hand washing: why I never pay for a hold bag on budget airlines.
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What I Pack for Two Months on the Road
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How I Find Cheap Flights
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you book through them I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only link to things I use or would use. On one trip I flew from the UK to Istanbul, then Oman, Dubai, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand:…
