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Bangkok street food budget — 2025 guide to eat like a local for $5 a day

Bangkok street food budget — 2025 guide to eat like a local for $5 a day

It was a humid Tuesday just after sunrise, and Bangkok was already humming. I trailed a ribbon of garlic smoke […]

Thailand Backpacking Route 2025: Your Cheapest Beginner’s Itinerary

Thailand Backpacking Route 2025: Your Cheapest Beginner’s Itinerary

I still remember the very first morning I landed in Bangkok back in 2017. The air was humid, the streets […]

Budget Travel Safety Southeast Asia: 7 Smart Tips You Need in 2025

Budget Travel Safety Southeast Asia: 7 Smart Tips You Need in 2025

My First Night and the Reality of Budget Travel Safety Southeast Asia It was my very first night in Bangkok, […]

Top 9 Places to Stay in Bali in 2025 (For Every Budget & Travel Style)

Top 9 Places to Stay in Bali in 2025 (For Every Budget & Travel Style)

Last year, I landed in Bali after a long 22-hour flight from Europe. The airport was buzzing with heat and […]

How You Can Take a Budget Train Journey from India to Myanmar (for Under $90)

How You Can Take a Budget Train Journey from India to Myanmar (for Under $90)

I remember the heat. Not just the kind that burns your skin, but the kind that settles in your chest […]

Thailand nightlife budget tips: Party Smart for Less in 2025

Thailand nightlife budget tips: Party Smart for Less in 2025

Three years ago, I found myself standing in the heart of Khao San Road, gripping a 50 baht mojito from […]

7 Budget Retreat Bali Experiences That Will Recharge You Fast

7 Budget Retreat Bali Experiences That Will Recharge You Fast

When I first landed in Bali, I was emotionally drained, mentally scattered, and financially hanging by a thread. I had […]

Budget Diving Philippines: How You Can Dive Epic Reefs for $25

Budget Diving Philippines: How You Can Dive Epic Reefs for $25

The first time I plunged into the crystal-clear waters off Moalboal, I honestly didn’t expect much. I had heard whispers […]

Family Budget Vietnam: How to Travel 2 Weeks for Under $700

Family Budget Vietnam: How to Travel 2 Weeks for Under $700

Last summer, my family of four embarked on an unforgettable three-week adventure across Vietnam, all on a modest budget of […]

7 Hanoi Budget Market Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

7 Hanoi Budget Market Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

I still remember my first morning in Hanoi like it was yesterday. I’d arrived late the night before, completely wiped […]