Real Experiences on a Real Budget
Sharing travel experiences from all over the world
For Sale!
I’ve decided to set up a little web shop offering digital copies of travel photos. If you’re looking for an original new desktop background or you want to decorate your room while not using another generic ikea print exactly like the one all your friends have, check it out! I’ll be adding new ones regularly. They are offered in several resolutions and can be downloaded immediatly.
Solo Backpacking Cuba
In November 2018 I took my backpack and hopped on a plane to Cuba. In two weeks this beautiful island in the Caribbean conquered my heart in many ways: it’s people, culture, nature and history all guarantee this country will provide a unique experience. However it is not the cheapest destination and is especially challenging when traveling alone.
Road Trippin' South Africa
A while ago 3 friends and me flew to South Africa, rented a car and drove around the breathtaking landscapes of this amazing country. I’ve summarized our full itinerary, destinations and hostels in a Google Custom map. Get inspired and use our experience to plan your own trip! Or dive into detail per destination and read our tips and African Adventures.
Madrid Like a Local
Madrid is such a diverse city with so much to do and see. Visitors are often overwhelmed with the huge offer of sights, restaurants, bars and clubs. I’ve been living in this city for about 3 years and want to share my experiences with you, to make sure you can enjoy this city in the best way possible.
The 8 best day trips from Madrid
After living more than a year in this beautiful city. these are the best day trips I have done. Add them to your trip schedule and enjoy a day exploring a medieval town, dive into a refreshing natural pool or see Snow White’s castle. You can even find out about Madrid one and only beach!
Egypt on a Budget
We travelled Egypt as independent backpackers in September 2017. In this section you will find our experiences for each place we visited. We also try to help you out with realistic budget simulations and practical tips we learned from our own interactions in Egypt.
Milan for non-shoppers
Milan is a magical word for all who love shopping. The city is famous for its style and fashion all over the world. But what if that is not your thing? Find out here what to see and do. Some tips about where to eat and where to go out for a drink or dancing!
My Digital Scratch Map
Here you can find an overview of all the countries I have visited so far, neatly displayed in my very own digital scratch map. I have been to 50 countries in total. Do you want to check what you have done and make your own scratch map? Check out how here!
Mother Armenia
A short business trip took me to Yerevan, Armenia’s proud capital city. Although my time was limited I managed to explore the highlights. I especially enjoyed the breathtaking views over the highlands with the Ararat mountain towering over everything. Find out where to go and why I had the city’s best restaurant to myself.
The Dublin Pub Life
Find out where to get the most Whiskey out of your budget. You want to end up singing “Cockles and Mussels, Alive, Alive Oh” in the middle of the night near the statue of Molly Malone? Read our Dublin adventures and make your own soon!
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