Budget Travel Tips That Actually Work
The mindset shifts and simple tricks that helped me travel for months without constantly checking my bank account.
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I travel to feel, not to spend
Budget Travel Tips & Guides for Authentic Adventures
Hi, I'm Junny — after 8+ years of budget backpacking since I was 18, I've figured out how to explore quiet, cheap destinations that most travelers miss. This blog is where I share what I’ve learned to help you do the same.
Start here if you're newWhat I'd Tell You Over Coffee
Cheap Destinations You've Never Heard Of
How I discovered that skipping the Instagram spots led to the authentic experiences I actually remember.
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Solo Travel Budget Guide (The Honest Version)
What I wish someone had told me before my first trip alone (beyond the usual "trust your gut" advice).
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An Giang Province: Budget Travel Vietnam's Hidden Gem
I went there by mistake and ended up staying longer than planned. Here's what I discovered in this cheap destination.
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How to Eat Well for $3/Day in Southeast Asia
The markets, mistakes, and small discoveries that keep me fed and happy across the region.
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Batumi: Budget-Friendly Black Sea City
Why this affordable Georgian coast became my unexpected favorite, and my complete budget travel guide.
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When I first started backpacking, I did what everyone does—hit the usual hotspots like London, paying a bomb even for very basic stuff. It wasn't until I traveled to Romania and Moldova that I discovered how much more you can experience (for less) by looking beyond the obvious.
Now I seek out places like An Giang and Batumi that you can't find in typical budget travel blogs—the kind of authentic, cheap destinations that feel real and leave you with stories you actually want to tell.
What you'll find here is different from most budget travel websites: honest stories about authentic places, practical budget backpacking advice for eating well under $10/day, and how to find experiences that locals actually enjoy.
If you're tired of tourist traps and looking for real budget travel tips for cheap destinations, this might be the right place for you. And if you're planning something similar, I'd love to hear from you!