How to Travel Fiji on a Budget: Example Itinerary & Cost Breakdown

Fiji in the South Pacific is a dream tropical holiday destination for many. The archipelago country is made up of over 330 islands, with picture-perfect white-sand beaches, crystal blue waters, incredible reefs and the friendliest local people.

While it's known for its luxury resorts and being on the pricier side, it's becoming more and more popular as a destination for solo backpackers and travellers on a budget.

Best Backpackers in New Zealand: North Island Edition

We all know backpackers/hostels can sometimes be a bit hit or miss, so it's definitely worth doing a bit of research first to find those absolute gems. I've handpicked ten of my top favourite backpackers in the North Island of New Zealand, in popular and also unique places worth putting on your travel itinerary.

Why I love travelling New Zealand with Stray as a solo backpacker

I've had the pleasure of travelling with Stray twice now, New Zealand's award-winning guided hop-on-hop-off bus network for adventurous travellers.
Last year I discovered the South Island with their Ron pass and this year I explored more of the North with the Jonah pass, and both trips were unforgettable experiences.

I can't rave about Stray enough, they are the ultimate way to travel New Zealand, especially as a solo backpacker. Read on for my top reasons why!

Ultimate Packing List for Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is one of the most popular regions in the world for travelling; being so diverse in cultures, history, having amazing cuisines and a delightfully warm climate.
Best of all, it is pretty easy to travel around at a low-cost, making it accessible for all types of budgets.

The Benefits of Backpacking

There are some really great benefits of backpacking, which is why so many people do it every year. It's a great experience to have at least once in your lifetime. To be able to wander freely with no rigid plan and do as you please every day is a priceless and fun way to discover a new place.

If you’re thinking of making the trip, but need that final push- here are a few reasons why it’s a good idea to give backpacking a go:

Travelling on a Budget Tips

Travelling can be rather expensive - with long haul flights, visa costs and accommodation being just the beginning. There is such an enormous variety of places to go and so many things to see - it’s natural to think you might need to take out a second mortgage to get it done in a way that truly does it justice.

Travelling on a budget, however, is easier than you might expect - so many people are doing it and you don't have to be a young backpacker to do it yourself.
Here are a few of my top tips for anyone travelling even on the tightest of budgets.

Krakow on a Budget | Travel Guide

Continuing on in my budget travel guide series, (so far I have done Berlin and Barcelona), it is now my pleasure to write about Krakow.

This beautiful city in southern Poland truly surprised me and quickly became one of my top five favourite cities in Europe.

Barcelona on a Budget | Travel Guide

Barcelona is a beautiful laidback city sitting on the Mediterranean Coast. Much of the cities architecture is famously designed by Antoni Gaudi and it is incredible to see in real life.

Berlin on a Budget | Travel Guide

I absolutely love Berlin. The city has an infectious, energetic vibe - full of rich history, a dark past, and an incredible story of transformation. It’s turned itself around to become, well… seriously cool. Berlin is now an eclectic melting pot of culture, creativity, and bold expression.

As the capital of Germany, it’s a fascinating city to explore - and the best part? It’s totally doable on a budget. Here’s my travel guide packed with top money-saving tips to help you experience the best of Berlin without burning a hole in your pocket!