Budget Travel
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How To Travel On A Budget In 2022
The travel industry has changed immensely over the past few years and now that I’m back on the road travelling the world full-time I thought it’d be a great idea to share how you can travel on a budget in 2022. With all of the recent changes in the travel industry, things aren’t as affordable as they once were before the pandemic. Flight prices have increased, accommodations in certain countries have increased and overall with inflation things are just generally more expensive than they used to be. That doesn’t mean budget travel isn’t possible anymore it just means you have to be a little more patient and extra diligent when…
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How I Plan To Become A Digital Nomad In 3 Years
The Digital Nomad lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular all over the world. As many young people start looking for alternative career and lifestyle opportunities, location independence or the “laptop lifestyle” has caught the attention of many. It especially caught my attention as soon as I learned about it and realized that I could live a life where I could work and travel at the same time indefinitely. In this post I’m going to explain why I’ve decided to become a Digital Nomad, how I’m going to execute my 3-year plan and most importantly how/why I’ll be documenting this journey through the Fearless Nomad blog. What is a Digital Nomad and…
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11 Budget Travel Hacks Everyone Should Know
Travelling is not only reserved for the rich, you can travel the world with just about any flexible budget if you’re willing to be flexible. I didn’t have the privilege of travelling much when I was growing up. That’s why when I became an adult I was willing to do just about anything if it meant that I could see the world. My burning desire to travel the world opened up a world of opportunities for me and that’s why in this post I want to share some of my favourite travel hacks everyone should know! Travelling on budget is perfect for anyone who is willing to think outside the…
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Important Advice For Travelling With Your Partner
Are you currently in a relationship and want to travel together for the first time but aren’t sure what to expect? Maybe you’ve been with your partner for a while and you’ve already travelled together, but you need some good advice on how to make it go smoother for next time. My boyfriend and I have been together for 3.5 years and have travelled together quite a bit over these past few years. To give a little perspective, we’ve backpacked across the USA into Mexico from Toronto, Canda with barely any money, travelled South East Asia for 3 months, went to NYC multiple times to network and have been on…
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How To Travel Without Leaving The Country
It’s probably safe to say that international travel is off the table for most people for the rest of 2020, so why not start thinking about how to travel without leaving the country?! It’s hard to think of travel when you’re not necessarily packing for a long haul trip, but the best thing you can do right now is to start learning how to adapt to new situations and new styles of travel. You’re probably wondering how on earth it’s possible to travel during a travel ban but if you’re willing to get a little creative and think outside the box I think you’ll be able to curb that wanderlust. …
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40 Black Travel Bloggers Everyone Should Know
You would think that the travel industry would be one of those niches that are really diverse due to the nature of the business, but nope non-black people make up the majority of what we see in the industry today. When we look at most travel hashtags on social media and travel content, in general, it is overwhelmingly lacking in diversity. If we’re going to make a change in the way Black people are viewed and treated in this world we have to re-work EVERY industry. This post is about creating a directory for people who are looking to expand the creators that they support or even businesses that are…
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How I Afford To Travel As A Young Person
Being able to travel as a young person isn’t easy. It’s a time of exploring your passions, completing education, finding your feet in the “adulting” world and starting at the bottom rank of your career. For some young people, taking time to travel is crucial to finding themselves whilst for others, it’s not even on their minds as they try to fan into flames the beginning embers of what their careers will look like. I feel like I fall in the middle – I spent my teenage years a nerd and studied politics to pursue a career around that field – yet I want to explore the world in between…
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Stranded And Homeless All In The Name Of Travel
It all started when I convinced my boyfriend to jet let or rather bus set with me from Toronto, Canada across the USA all the way to Tijuana Mexico via the San Diego border. We were 20 years old and very foolish but oh so curious about what life was like on the other side. I didn’t have any money, he didn’t have much money but we had each other and that’s all we needed to get through the 3 week backpacking trip from hell. First, we caught a 10 hour bus ride into NYC, we arrived at 2 in the morning with absolutely no plan, the train station officer…
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5 Ways To Save Money On Travel
Travelling often ignites a spark of curiosity and wonder, it’s the one thing that leaves you more fulfilled after you’ve experienced it. Travel today is an activity that has been labelled as a luxury however, it doesn’t have to be. Travelling on a budget is possible if you’re willing to make some sacrifices and step a little bit outside of your comfort zone. After spending some time abroad and adjusting to the life of a slow budget traveller, I’ve compiled a short and simple list of 5 ways to save money on travel. This travel advice will require some research and a little change in the way that you normally…
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How Much I Spent After Travelling For 3 Months
Have you ever wondered what it costs to take a long term trip abroad? Maybe somewhere budget friendly and adventurous? I felt the exact same way until I finally decided to plan and embark on a 3 month trip to South East Asia! You must be wondering how much does it really cost to travel for 3 months. First let me say that everyone’s budget and lifestyle is different so no trip will ever cost the exact same! Most often travel is seen as an expensive luxury that is only accessible to the well off. I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that way, if you…
