Category: Blogs
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A beginner’s guide to Bangkok
A beginners guide to Bangkok: how to get there, where to stay, what to see.
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Day 5 – The Ancient City & Off to Chiang Mai
Day 5 saw us exploring the Ancient City via metro and plenty of walking to keep costs down. Temples, palaces, and people-watching galore. Lunch at a small stall, then off to the bus station for our sleeper bus to Chiang Mai. History, steps, and budget travel — proper Tight Travellers style.
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Yi peng without the price tag
Yi Peng and Loy Krathong without the price tag. How we did it and why you should do it.
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Bangkok Days 3 and 4 – One Down, One Out and About
Day 3 hit hard — one of us down with food poisoning, the other people-watching Halloween chaos on Khao San Road over curry. Next day, solo adventures to Chatuchak Market via water taxi and metro (Grab was far too dear). Mango sticky rice saved the day — proper Tight Travellers spirit.
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Spent Nowt, Saw Loads: A Yorkshire Couple in Bangkok
From a lucky economy-plus flight to waffles for breakfast, people-watching at the amulet market, and finishing the day with noodles at Democracy Pad Thai, Bangkok gave us chaos, charm, and cheap thrills. Bellies full, feet aching, and wallets happy — spent nowt, saw loads, and proper enjoyed it all.
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From Yorkshire to Bangkok: We’ve Landed!
Our first day in Bangkok was a proper adventure — from dodging queues at the airport to surviving seven hours of flights on gin and sandwiches, and finally navigating tuk tuks and Skytrains with our heavy bags in tow. We checked into a budget hostel, hunted down cheap, fresh street food, and soaked up the…
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Balabac Expedition Day Four: One Last Dip & the Long Ride Home
Woke up to our final sunrise in Balabac — quiet, golden, and a bit bittersweet. The sound of the waves and the smell of the sea already feel like memories. Packed up slow, trying to take it all in one last time. It’s been days of nothing but nature — wild, untouched, and peaceful. The…
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4 Days in Wrocław: A Tight Traveller’s Guide From Bargain Flights to Bronze Gnomes
A recent 4-day budget trip to Wrocław, Poland, revealed it as a vibrant alternative to Prague. Travelers explored charming streets, tasted local delicacies like pierogi, and chased over 400 hidden gnomes. Accommodation was affordable at £11 per night, and daily budgets averaged £27, making for an enriching yet economical experience.
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Exploring Balabac’s Hidden Gems: Mansalangan & Punta Sebaring
The post describes a blissful escape to Balabac, embracing the slow, carefree island lifestyle. Highlights include the stunning Mansalangan Sandbar, the beautiful but buggy Punta Sebaring beach, and a delightful beach picnic. The experience culminates in a serene sunset swim, fostering contentment as they prepare to leave Cakisigan Island behind.
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Balabac Expedition Day Two: Island Hopping Dreams & Turtles on Patrol
On Cakisigan Island, we awoke to golden sunlight and enjoyed a simple breakfast before a day of island hopping. Onuk Island’s stunning reefs and marine life captivated us during snorkeling. After a bumpy boat ride back and a delightful seafood dinner, we relaxed under the stars, feeling enchanted by the experience.
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