Free independent travel brings many advantages over a standard packaged holiday deal: Even within a modest budget, there are no limits. Go where you want, when you want – and tailor the trip to fit your own personal aspirations. Get inspired with some of our own favourite travel bonuses.
Videos & Soundtracks
Video footage can often tell more of a story than a thousand words. Add a decent soundtrack and you feel transported back to the time and place...
Travel Essentials 👣
A summary of the things we've carried during our travels - as well as the stuff we've purchased during our trips . Depending on your destination, you might find some of these items useful yourself...
360 Degree Panoramic Images
Using Google Street View & some post processing software, its possible to produce some pretty nifty 360 degree panoramic images from a standard smartphone.
Nightmares we didn't see coming
Check our growing list of budget accommodation nightmares & hotels from hell... because sometimes its important to know where *not* to stay.
Easy-access snorkeling locations
If you enjoy exploring the scenery below the waterline then checkout our favorite easy-access snorkeling locations, most of which are accessible straight off the beach.
Discover some iconic film locations
‘From Russia with Love’ in Turkey, ‘Prison Break’ in Panama, ‘South Pacific’ in Malaysia, ‘Game of Thrones’ in Spain. Add another dimension to your trip by checking out these and other classic film locations.
The Borneo Wavehunters
The Borneo Wavehunters rapids each have their own character - “Headhunter”, “Cobra”, “Scooby-Doo” and the nerve-wracking "Washing Machine”.
Step off the grid to Seclusion
Here are some of our favourite secluded tropical beaches. All you need to take along is a towel, a picnic and a long cool drink. 🙂
Best Bites & Spicy Delights
If you have an adventurous palette, when travelling you'll discover some amazing flavours and experience a diversity of unforgettable snacks and dishes.
Airlines, Airports & Transfers
Which airlines deliver ...& which disappoint? Getting a great deal is not just about the cost - How about reliability, service & safety? Checkout our highs ...and lows
Denpasar Souvenir Shopping
Looking for low-cost souvenirs in Bali? Don't waste your time trying to haggle down the prices of the Ubud markets. Save your souvenir shopping for Denpasar
Tenerife Siam Park 🌊
Tower of Power - A Tenerife Siam Park sensation: An insane 30-meter vertical drop from an Inca temple then underwater through a shark tank.
Cost-effective Accommodation
The hotels and guesthouses you book will have a dramatic effect on your overall travel experience. Check out our recommendations for some of the best, most cost-effective budget accommodation we've discovered.
Borneo Rainforest Discovery
In the Sepilok Forest Reserve, the Borneo Rainforest Discovery Centre is one of Sabah's most popular environmental education centres.
Unique Activities
Whether you’re into water rafting in Borneo or beach combing in Goa, for inspiration check out these accessible, inexpensive & unique activities.
Sandbank Affaire - Maldives
The Sandbank Affaire is a private evening dinner excursion to a distant mini-island, devised by the Makunudu management.
Panama Canal Kayaking 🛶
When planning our trip, we didn't realize that kayaking was just one of the activities available on the Panama Canal.
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