Thanks, that’s what my research also showed. I will go to Cuba as a backpacker and estimate a daily budget of CUC$ 50-70.
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wandering21
I'm travelling with a friend for around 3-4 weeks in July and we are deciding where to go. Both Guatemala and Mexico seem good, we want to see a mixture of nature and culture but I'm slightly worried about the safety of travelling in these countries. We would really only pick one country so struggling to choose between the two. The main factor is safety. In Guatemala we would be flying to the City and going to Flores, Tikal, Attilan and Antigua. No hypothetical itinerary for Mexico but probably focusing on the Southern states. Not too fussed about spending time on the beach.
Does anyone know if one country is safer than the other? I've researched a lot but haven't found much comparing the two places, just a lot of 'scary' incidences. This will probably be the biggest factor in where we go. We are student backpackers staying in hostels/ travelling on a budget and would be interested in meeting other backpackers whilst there.
Thank you!
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mvbergen
It's always possible to be there on a budget even if some places can be much more expensive than expected.
But always possible to stay in more cheaper places.
Some activities can be expensive too.
Better to have an idea before you are going there.
Anticipation will be the key.
Have a nice trip.
Michel
bex28band
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I spent 2 weeks in Israel earlier this year. It wasn't my first visit to the country but because I was with friends who hadn't been before, I put together this Itinerary to take in the best sights, while also having space to do a bit more un-touristy things along the way.
Full itinerary and budget here: https://www.theordinaryadventurer.com/travel/2-week-itinerary-israel/
If you enjoy doing things that are a little more unusual I also put this list together of fun things you can do in Israel once you've ticked off the must see's: https://www.theordinaryadventurer.com/travel/fun-things-to-do-in-israel/
Hope this helps!! :)
Josh30748
I’ll keep it short, any help/advice welcome.
-Me (well travelled, done most of Asia never been to Central America, slightly anxious) and my partner (never been on a flight longer than 2 hours) thought Costa Rica is a safe bet to test the water.
-We’ve got 15 days in Costa Rica. Looking for a rough plan with minimal stress and easy method of getting about. Want one week getting around doing active stuff and the last week based on a beach. Average budget.
Rough plan:
San Jose- 2 nights (late flight)
La fortuna
Monteverde
SAN Teresa (looks less touristy than Tamarindo)
Montzamba?
jaco?
Does this sound like a good starting point? Any suggestions on how easy it is to get about? I know they do the shuttle buses bus looks pricey- didn’t know how easy it is catching public bus and then getting to accommodation? Also best way from Monteverde to to Santa Teresa(seen interbus for $58)
Any help or guidance much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
ferny856985
hello,
first of all please excuse my poor english as i am from France :p
I am considering a 4th trip in Indonesia begining of March 2020. I was wondering if i should choose banda islands or bunaken island ?
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my main purpose is to spend up to one week on an island to enjoy "AAA" snorkeling from the beach . I love walls, corals in general, vibrant reef life including decent sized, various and numerous fishes, huge schools etc ... I know the "mecqa" for this in indonesia would be the raja ampats but it appears to be way out of my budget (bunaken or bandas would actually already exceed a bit my budget)
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i much prefer off-the-beaten track destinations, as long as there is minimum touristic infractrucures. I usually like to stay in basic places (fan and basic comfort are more than ok to me), and eat whatever and whenever i want in villages or small local restaurants : I dont like full boarding packages ! Unfortunately it seems that i cant chose that option in neither bunaken or bandas islands ? Do you confirm that there is no real option for non full board packages in the two destinations ?
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I 'd like to combine my stay with some diving , but snorkelling quality is my priority. It appears that diving is much more popular in bunaken. There is a hyperbaric chamber in manado wich is a big advantage to this destination, and nearby bangka island seems to offer worldclass diving sites that banda islands may not beat...
I would also like to combine my ~1 week of snorkeling with some cool inland sccoter trip or exploration. Tana Toraja in sulawesi appears to be the perfect combo to bunaken for a nice scooter loop, but i cant see an easy-to-reach/culturally interesting area in the mollukus to combine with the bandas. What do you think ?
For the lucky ones that have recently snorkelled both of the destination, how would you rate or advise banda snorkelling vs bunaken snorkelling ?
thank you for helping me :-)
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Sinomada
Hi I've just come back from Angola and yes you can travel around easily by bus, but not to go to Iona. If you want to see Iona you need a 4 wheel drive and a guide. You can contact Rico Sakko, the owner of Flamingo Lodge in Namibe. He organizes tours in Iona. Just google Flamingo Lodge. I had a great time doing a tour. You could do a tour that leaves you at the border with Namibia.
To see Calandula and Pedras Negras you can take a Macon bus from Luanda going to Malange, but get off before getting to Malange in a town called Cacuso. It's closer to Calandula and Pedras Negras. Here you can stay on a farm Fazenda Tchitogo. Just ask for it when you get to Cacuso. The owner Panda speaks good English. They have some wild animals on the farm, nice bungalows and a pool and they can take you to the waterfall and Pedras Negras. You'll need at least 2 days for this coming from Luanda.
I didn't go to the shipwreck beach outside of Luanda, but you could do it with a taxi. It's about 40 km north of Luanda so you just have to negotiate with a taxi driver. I think candongueiros, the blue and white minivans for public transport, also go there, but no idea how long that takes or costs, but that would be the cheapest option.
Good luck and have fun!!
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fluffy_bunny
If you only want to go from city A to city B, then SAPTCO bus is fine (though it might get a little tricky with Mecca & Medina). There are also a couple budget airlines for longer distances.
Within cities, there's Uber and plenty of taxis in most places.
The problem is, most sites of interest are nowhere near the cities. There is no public transport to these areas and day tours are not well established. Most travellers rent a car.
forever_roaming
blog
Hey guys,
This is not another ‘my budget travel tips’ are the perfect way to travel or the ‘ultimate guide’ to budget travel.
I know there are thousands of ‘budget travel tips’ posts out there. While some may be useful I find most of them try dictating to you, telling you their way is the only way.
Let me just say, no matter how long anybody has travelled for, nobody should ever dictate to you how to travel. Traveling is about freedom, if that means you want to do something a certain way then you it your way. You travel the way you want to, you make you own mistakes, you learn from them and ultimately it’s your own growth and experience.My personal budget travel tips
Making mistakes are part of the parcel.
Having budget traveled since 2010 (continuously from 2010 -2016) I’ve made some massive blunders, gone into situations blind, terribly misjudged and misused budgets. I’ve made some really bad decisions but managed to come out those proverbial shit pipes relatively clean. I’m not saying I’m perfect now; far from it. However I did learn from my mistakes and the evolution helped me sustain long-term travel.
Here’s the thing, and there’s no point trying to kid anybody; budget traveling can be difficult and long-term budget travel even more so. The harsh truth is not everybody can cope with it. Over the years traveling the world on the tightest of budgets, I learnt, adapted and evolved to travel smart and picked up a lot of tricks along the way which I would like to pass on to you to make your journey easier.
You may be looking to go on your first shoestring budget trip, you might already be a budget traveler who finds it hard to stick to your budget (we’ve all been there) or you might just need some advice and insights into budget travel.
On this page you will find budget travel resources, insights, advice and blog posts to help make your budget trip run smoother and help you on your journey
martynyukm
Hello,we are a couple going to Africa for the first time for 1 month in June. We are prepared to pay for our first safari as budgetly as possible but we dont want to miss anything either. Apart from safari we would love to visit local villages and talk to people,do some hiking and finish on sandy beaches. I have read a lot and feel co fused:
Kenya:Nairobi-MasaiM safari with lakes+by bus through Kericho,Nakuru,Baringo,Kisima,Samburu+Mombasa and the beaches
Or Tanzania: Dar-Moshi-Arusha-safari to Ngoro and Serengeti,to the south by bus,train back to Dar and then Zanzibar?
Any advice would be apriciated thank youu