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Get My Manifesto: Travel the World When You’re Not Rich, Fearless or Lucky

By on November 27, 2012 in Random

Just a little bit of inspiration I whipped up for the day. If you’re feeling like you are someone who could never do what I do… think again! Here are the facts that should shine the light on possibility.

November 27, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 17 }

Thrifty Thursday: Get 10% (or more) Off Select Organized Tours

By on April 26, 2012 in Australia, Oceania, Thrifty Travel

Last week, Katrina shared how she saved thousands on a Kumuka tour just by shopping around and diligently doing her homework before finally finding a tour reseller with a big sale. Yes, it did seem like a lot of time and effort – something we all might not have or want to put in to the search – but there is a quick and easy way to at least save 10% off a tour without much effort at all.

April 26, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 2 }
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Thrifty Thursday: How I Save (at least) 50 Euro Per Day in Europe

By on March 29, 2012 in Thrifty Travel

This Thrifty Thursday post has been written by Jo Karnaghan, a woman that likes to travel comfortably but save money where she can. I like this post because it shows that saving money on travel doesn’t have to come from one place, but can actually add up from many small things.

March 29, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 7 }
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Why Fly RT When You Can Fly RTW?

By on February 9, 2012 in Australia, Oceania, Thrifty Travel

International flights from Australia are not cheap, so it makes sense to get more bang for your buck by incorporating several trips into one outing. In this post I explore the Round the World for Less! airfare option through travel.com.au. Bargain? I think so.

February 9, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 9 }
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Overcoming the Stress and Anxiety of Saving Enough Money to Travel

By on February 7, 2012 in Health & Safety, Pre-Travel, Random

Saving enough money to travel the world can be a stressful process, and for some, it just causes too much anxiety to even give it a try. I cover some helpful tips and inspiration in this post, so have a read and get to saving!

February 7, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 14 }
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Saving Money at the Airport

By on October 15, 2011 in Random, Thrifty Travel

As an international traveler, airports are incredibly hard to avoid, and even harder is avoiding spending money while in them.
It’s like a trap.… Read more Like a sports stadium trap with overpriced hot dogs and beer. Everything always looks so delicious and so tempting, until you fork out the equivalent of a week’s worth of groceries for one simple afternoon snack.

October 15, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 0 }

Day 223: Questions About Pay for Teaching English in Ukraine with AEC

By on August 12, 2011 in Europe, Soviet Travel, Ukraine

Thinking about teaching English with AEC in Ukraine, but have questions? Here is why I have trouble answering the ones about pay.

August 12, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 5 }

Day 174: The House Sit Hunt Begins

By on July 5, 2011 in Australia, Oceania, Thrifty Travel

Many moons ago, Pat and I moved out of our Killara apartment… Read more and into his parents’ house. It seemed like a good move because our lease was up and then we had two big international trips to partake in.
We’re now back in Sydney, back in his old bedroom, and we kind of just don’t know what to do in

July 5, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 6 }

Day 165: Getting to Vegas, If You Can Get Past the Airport

By on June 26, 2011 in North America, USA

Las Vegas has a reputation. As the city of sin, people from all over the world flock to this desert outpost to gamble or play out their wildest fantasies… both of which don’t really appeal to me. Heck, there was this ad over in Los Angeles that made me second guess our decision to head there saying, “What happens in… Read more

June 26, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 1 }

Day 118: Thrifty Thursday Recommends Moving Back in with the Parents

By on April 29, 2011 in Australia, Oceania, Thrifty Travel

It’s a wishy-washy, love-it or hate-it tactic to saving money for travels: moving back in with the parents. It’s something that I’m in the process of doing this very second, only we’re moving in with Pat’s parents and not my own.
Since we got all the trips booked to both Malaysia and the USA… Read more to fall within May and

April 29, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 18 }