Tight Travellers

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  • Halong Bay on Land: Tight Travellers Take on Tam Coc

    Get ready for a bit of peace n quiet in Tam Coc Vietnam, worlds away from neighbouring cities. Get yoursen off the beaten track to have the best views with a cheaper price tag!

  • Road Trip Planner

    How to plan your first road trip. A guide written by a cheap Yorkshire couple who have had their fair share of adventures!

  • Our slow travel route through Northern Thailand

    Our slow travel route through Northern Thailand. From Buddhist festival, to artsy workshops, to viewpoints without the crowds; this route has everything.

  • Budget backpackers go boujee in Bangkok

    Budget backpackers exploring Bangkok, with a splash of luxury at Nanda Heritage Hotel.

  • A beginner’s guide to Bangkok

    A beginners guide to Bangkok: how to get there, where to stay, what to see.

  • 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.

  • Bangkok Again — Better Second Time Around

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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.