Once the sole preserve of tribal groups, the first known tattoos were an important source of information: They showed which tribe you belonged to and designated your place within it. Having the right tattoo could sometimes literally mean life or death. Fast forward a few millennia, and a tattoo can mean little more than “I…
Category: Budget Tips
10 Of The Best Things To Do In Vienna On A Budget
Welcome to the 10 of the best things to do in Vienna on a budget. Vienna is one of the best places to visit in Europe, from its incredible connection to Western music history, to being the historic home of everyone’s favourite psycho-analyst, Mr. Sigmund Freud! Within the travel community, Vienna holds a special place…
10 Best Things To Do In Milan For Free
Milan is Italy’s capital of fashion, shopping and luxury, but it’s actually easier than you think to visit the city whilst sticking to a budget! Getting to Milan isn’t particularly expensive as it’s well connected to Italy’s major hubs (thanks to low-cost airlines and high-speed trains). Once you’re in the city, you could be tempted to squander…
10 Things To Do In Santorini Away From The Tourist Traps
Planning a trip to Santorini can be a little overwhelming. Your parents have probably been or dreamed of going; your neighbour still talks about her all-inclusive package holiday there; and most of your friends are obsessed with the place after watching teen flick Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants back in 2005, when Lena bagged that…
Why Bite-Sized Backpacking Is The Best New Travel Hack
The popularity of bite-sized backpacking (or “snap-packing”) has exploded in recent years! More and more people are swapping their traditional resort holidays for short, adventurous stints away throughout the year, opting to see more of the world, one chunk at a time. After doing some research (because #science), we found that the number of UK…
5 Tips For Saving Money On Roaming Charges Abroad
Staying connected while travelling has never been easier thanks to widespread mobile network access and the abundance of Wi-Fi hotspots and internet cafes. But if you’re planning on relying upon internet connectivity as you roam the world, it pays to do some research into the costs and options for getting online abroad. Mobile roaming costs…
This Guy Doesn’t Let Work Stop Him From Travelling The World
Jeff Santos is one of our talented digital graphic designers, and a serial traveller. A Brazilian now based in London, he spends his days working and his spare time planning his next trip! Most of his adventures take the form of bite-sized backpacking (snap-packing), and he’s living proof that if you know what you’re doing, having…
How To Claim Tax Back From Your Working Holiday
Dreaming of travelling, living and working in a new destination? We’ve got you. A working holiday is the perfect way to experience new cultures while providing a cost-efficient way to travel. No matter where you travel, it’s super important that every working holidaymaker comes to terms with the local tax system. After all, while you…
10 Off-The-Beaten-Track Tips For Your Ljubljana Bucket List
From the moment I was greeted in my hostel dorm by a group of Irish boys belting out “Down Under” for our Australian roommate, I knew Slovenia wasgoing to be a unique experience. Ljubljana, Slovenia… Anyone who loves nature or outdoor activities needs to buy their plane ticket on the ASAP. But the city and…
5 Reasons You Must Add A Staycation To Your Summer Plans
Summer is in full swing and we’re all dreaming of dashing off on an exotic getaway. Long-distance trips are adventurous, fun and exciting – you get to try new dishes, see magnificent new sites and explore the far corners of the world – time and money don’t always allow them to happen when we want!…
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