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Budget & Money

Travelling well without wasting money — or compromising the experience

How to Travel Kyrgyzstan Independently on a Budget

July 13, 2026 by Sophie Renard
Rugged Kyrgyzstan mountain landscape with a lone yurt on vast green steppe

A practical guide to independent budget travel in Kyrgyzstan: getting in, getting around, where to stay in yurts, what things cost, and what to see.

Categories Budget & Money, How to Travel

Why slow travel saves you money (and how to do it)

May 31, 2026 by Marco Chen
Traveler sipping coffee at a sunlit café table with an open journal and small backpack nearby

Slow travel isn’t just more rewarding — it’s genuinely cheaper. Here’s exactly how staying longer cuts costs, with real destinations, routes, and numbers.

Categories Budget & Money, How to Travel

How to plan a trip to Madagascar on a budget

May 30, 2026 by Sophie Renard
Lush Madagascar baobab trees at sunset with a dusty red road stretching into the horizon

Madagascar on a budget is possible — if you know the routes, the seasons, and where the costs actually hit. Practical logistics for independent travellers.

Categories Budget & Money, How to Travel

Travel insurance: what you actually need and what to skip

May 29, 2026 by Sophie Renard
Traveler reviewing insurance documents at airport with passport and boarding pass nearby

A practical guide to travel insurance in 2026 — what cover actually matters, what’s overpriced filler, and how to choose a policy for your trip.

Categories Budget & Money, How to Travel

Spending Ramadan in a Muslim country as a tourist

May 25, 2026May 20, 2026 by Sophie Renard
Lantern-lit mosque at dusk during Ramadan, crowds gathering for evening prayers

Practical guide to visiting Morocco, Jordan, or Indonesia during Ramadan: what to eat, where to go, what to avoid, and how to behave respectfully.

Categories Budget & Money, How to Travel

How to save money for a long term trip

May 25, 2026May 15, 2026 by Sophie Renard
Piggy bank beside a packed backpack and world map on a wooden desk

Practical, specific strategies to save money for a long-term trip — from cutting costs at home to budgeting on the road in Southeast Asia, the Balkans, and beyond.

Categories Budget & Money, How to Travel
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