Budget travel

Hi there! Right now, we're in the southeast part, Isan, staying with a French guy. We don’t cook much—at most, a restaurant meal for 5 people costs us 1000 baht, with 3 big tsinga and, of course, a full stomach.

Hi everyone,

Any bus companies you’d recommend for Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh?

Thanks!

I'm arriving in Agadir from Brussels tomorrow and plan to travel by road to Mauritania. What are the best spots and accommodation options along the way? Thanks to all members for any tips and answers

hi everyone, here’s the thing I just made a hotel reservation on Agoda through Kayak

I found an interesting hotel in Krabi—booking directly through Agoda was 160 € per night, but when I searched the same hotel and dates on Kayak, it showed 136 € per night... So I went with that option via Kayak, and I landed on Agoda with the original price of 160 € crossed out and the new price at 136 €. I completed the payment and instantly received an email from Agoda confirming the booking.

But why such a discount? I’ve got quite a few more bookings to make, and they’re all cheaper through Kayak. I’ve seen negative reviews about Kayak, but only for flights. Plus, at the bottom of Agoda’s site, it says Kayak and Agoda are partners.

I’d love to know if anyone else has used this method and if they had any bad surprises... Like the site canceling the reservation last minute or the price suddenly going up.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts! :)

Hi there! 😊 I’d love to take my two kids (12 and 14) away in July. We’ve never traveled all three of us together before. My son would like to go to Italy, but nothing’s set in stone… We’d like to go abroad, but I have two tricky conditions: - Budget max 1000 € all-in, I’ve tried but I can’t save any more than that 😅 - I have some health issues, so… I can’t drive for more than 2-3 hours. No way we can go by car. Also, once we’re there, I can’t do long hikes or sports (short walks and swimming are fine).

Any ideas, please?

I’ve started looking at Airbnbs and the prices are reasonable, but as soon as I check flight tickets 😵💸🔥

Maybe it’s better to go for an all-inclusive place like Booking.com?

Thanks so much to anyone who can help! 😊

Hi, we’re planning a 15-day road trip in mid-May. We’d like to rent a vehicle with a reliable agency (I’d seen CIZGI, but the reviews are really mixed). Rates with full insurance are around 1000 € or even more…) Do you know of a rental company that won’t rip us off? Thanks for your help. Praline33

Hi, I’d like some info on buying flight tickets for 4 people to Guadeloupe. Like many, I’m looking for reasonable prices. Where can I buy tickets and pay in installments so it’s not too much all at once? Best regards,

Hi there, We’re heading to Argentina and Chile next February and really want to do the Carretera Austral starting from Coyhaique.

We’d love some info and feedback on bus routes to get to Coyhaique: Buenos Aires to Comodoro (which we’ve found pretty easily so far), or Buenos Aires to Bariloche (same, there are buses).

The tricky part is getting to Coyhaique in Chile, the starting point for the Carretera Austral. We can’t find any routes! Has anyone done this trip before and could share some tips?

Thanks in advance

Hi everyone,

Need some fresh advice, please.

I’m planning a trip to Japan for late February/early March 2025.

A friend who usually travels there often used to fly from Marseille (yes, really) with round-trip tickets for around 500-odd euros to Tokyo—something that’s impossible to find now. Her last trip was just two months ago.

Any tips, please?

I already know flights magically get more expensive on weekends, but I’m looking for tips to find fares under 900 € per person...

Thanks in advance!

"By the time a man realizes his father was probably right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong." 😛 — Charles Wadsworth

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Hi, I'd like to find a small hotel on the main street, not too far from the beach. Thanks for your help! Fanfancom

Hi everyone, So great to be back on our forum!...

For the past few years, I’ve been traveling on a budget, especially by sleeping as often as possible in campgrounds or in my car... If I can help, I’d be happy to.

Hello, My wife and I are planning a 15-day trip to Cambodia. Could you share some itinerary ideas with us? Thanks

hi everyone, just a quick stop in Tangalle to enjoy the beach and relax stayed at "Patini Bungalows" by the sea, direct beach access bungalows very clean, amazing welcome from Severine, Daya, and their two kids long beach, several kilometers to walk, lots of great and cheap restaurants: "Malika" and "Little Pumpkin" good mid-range options: "Star Fish", "Blue Horizon", "Zanzibar Restaurant", "Chance Lanka" nicer upscale spots: "Ibis Bungalows", "Ganesh Beach" loads of accommodations on that side of town and quite a few along the Matara road best to use tuk-tuks for transport, even to get to Temple Rock; anyway, traffic conditions are tough for all transport—average speed is only about 40–50 km/h max at restaurants, expect to wait around 30–40 minutes for food everywhere—nothing’s prepped ahead of time this is Sri Lanka, and "tomorrow is another day"; say hello to all the friendly locals—it’ll make their day swimming conditions can be tricky; better to swim in the morning and listen to local advice not far from the port, fishermen bring their nets ashore with help from the community if you’re passing by, lend a hand—it’s a great experience market days are Wednesday and Saturday near the bus station small shops are nice and cheap; for mail, the post office is near the hospital Tangalle is a simple little town where mass tourism hasn’t taken over yet—enjoy it while you can! happy travels!

hi, I’m heading to Amsterdam for the weekend on November 10th and 11th, 2024. Do I need to book tickets in advance for things like the Anne Frank House or multi-day bus-boat passes? Thanks!