# Blithe on a Budget

> Budget travel to far places


## Posts

- [Athens on a Budget: What I'm Planning](https://blitheonabudget.com/athens-on-a-budget-pre-trip/): Airport fares, the €30 Acropolis ticket and when it's free, and why I'm staying in Metaxourgio: my four-night Athens plan.
- [Sofia on a Budget: My Pre-Trip Planning Guide](https://blitheonabudget.com/sofia-on-a-budget-pre-trip/): 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.
- [Where I Stay: Free Cancellation and a Few Stops Out of the Tourist Zone](https://blitheonabudget.com/where-i-stay-free-cancellation-outside-tourist-areas/): The two habits that keep my accommodation cheap and flexible on long trips.
- [Visas: Always Use the Official Site (and Check Twice)](https://blitheonabudget.com/visas-use-the-official-site/): Why I never use third-party visa agencies, and the two sources I check before every trip.
- [Turn the Layover into a Second Country: My 11-Flight Route from Bristol to Jakarta](https://blitheonabudget.com/turn-the-layover-into-a-second-country/): How I turned flight connections into free stopovers in Istanbul and Dubai, and flew 11 legs for around £1,000.
- [Travel Insurance for Long Trips: Mind the Day Limit](https://blitheonabudget.com/travel-insurance-for-long-trips/): Single-trip, annual or bought abroad: how I cover a trip of several months without a gap.
- [Getting Around Abroad: Ride-Hailing Apps, a Bit of Cash and the Right Licence](https://blitheonabudget.com/getting-around-apps-cash-and-hire/): The apps I set up before landing, why I always carry some cash, and what you need to hire a car or moped.
- [Carry-On Only: How I Save Hundreds on Baggage Fees](https://blitheonabudget.com/carry-on-only-baggage-savings/): One carry-on, a few T-shirts and a bit of hand washing: why I never pay for a hold bag on budget airlines.
- [What I Pack for Two Months on the Road](https://blitheonabudget.com/what-i-pack-for-two-months-on-the-road/): 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.
- [How I Find Cheap Flights](https://blitheonabudget.com/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.
- [Hanoi on a Budget: £18-a-Night Apartments and Dinner Under £2](https://blitheonabudget.com/hanoi-on-a-budget-18-a-night-apartments-and-dinner-under-2/): Vietnam was one of the stops on my nine-countries-in-two-months trip, and it ended up being one of the best value places I've been.

## Pages

- [Home](https://blitheonabudget.com/): Cheap flights, honest stays and first times in far places, from someone who actually goes.
- [Contact](https://blitheonabudget.com/contact/)
- [Affiliate Disclosure](https://blitheonabudget.com/affiliate-disclosure/): Some links on Blithe on a Budget are affiliate links. If you book or buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
- [About](https://blitheonabudget.com/about/): I'm a filmmaker, presenter and vlogger based in Devon, originally from Chesterfield in Derbyshire.
- [Start Here](https://blitheonabudget.com/start-here/): Welcome to Blithe on a Budget! Here's the best place to begin exploring my honest, budget-friendly travel advice.
- [Blog](https://blitheonabudget.com/blog/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://blitheonabudget.com/privacy-policy/): This privacy policy explains what personal data Blithe on a Budget (blitheonabudget.com) collects, why, and what your rights are.


[comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)