Category: Blogs
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Tight Travellers in Barcelona – A Winter Break on a Budget
When it comes to planning a holiday, step one’s always the same for us: straight on to Skyscanner, no messing. We’re not fussy on where we go — the rule is simple: wherever’s cheapest. So, we popped in ‘Everywhere’ for destination, selected the whole of December (none of this set-date nonsense), and let the budget decide. Winner? Barcelona.And…
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🇳🇴 Driving in Norway: The Ultimate Budget Road Trip Guide
By Tight Travellers If you’re dreaming of fjords, waterfalls, and midnight sun, there’s no better way to explore Norway than by road. It’s not the cheapest country to visit, a road trip can actually save you money and give you access to some of the most breathtaking scenery in Europe — all on your own terms. Here’s everything…
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Balabac Expedition Day One: The Long Road to Paradise
Our Balabac expedition with Lagum Adventures officially kicked off today, and to say it was a journey is putting it mildly. The day started bright and early in Puerto Princesa, where we were picked up before sunrise by Lagum’s van for the long drive down to the southernmost tip of Palawan. It’s not the smoothest…
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4 Days in Riga: A Tight Traveller’s Guide from Yorkshire to the Baltics
The author recounts a budget-friendly 4-day trip to Riga, Latvia, enjoying its rich culture and history without overspending. They highlight affordable accommodations, local cuisine, and key attractions like the National Library and St. Peter’s Church. The trip emphasizes wandering and embracing Latvia’s charm while keeping expenses low.
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A Tropical Adventure in Balabac, Philippines: Sun, Sea, and Surprises!
The trip to Balabac in the Philippines offers a unique, off-the-beaten-path adventure featuring pristine beaches, snorkeling with sea turtles, and fresh seafood. Access involves a boat ride from Puerto Princesa, making it an exciting journey. Lagum Adventures provides excellent logistics and accommodations, ensuring a seamless, memorable experience in this hidden gem.
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El Nido Adventure: Ziplining and Via Ferrata Reviews
The authors spent four days in El Nido, Philippines, reflecting on their experiences. They found the zipline adventure exhilarating with stunning views but were disappointed by the Via Ferrata’s limited offerings. Overall, the trip had memorable highlights and low points, urging future travelers to manage expectations and research activities carefully.
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A Day in Lucca: Budget Travel Tips and Itinerary.
After spending the day prior exploring Pisa, and realising we had nothing else to see for the rest of our trip (see Pisa to find what we got up to), we decided to cross some other European cities off our travel list. An as you already know from this blogs title, we got the train…
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A Day in Pisa: Budget Travel Tips and Itinerary
It started by finding a cheap flight. Of course for this, we used SkyScanner. We had the luxury of having flexible dates; flights were secured for £35 pp. Then, on to booking.com for accommodation. Refined price low to high. And we found an apartment in the middle of the city for £23 per night per…
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Unforgettable Skydiving Experience at Skydive Voss
They say the feeling you get from your first ever sky dive cannot be matched by any jump after that. And we think we picked the perfect place to pop our sky diving cherry. Skydive Voss As part of our 6-week Norwegian road trip — because obviously, a leisurely drive wasn’t thrilling enough — we…
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Exploring Thailand: A Travel Diary
We spent 3 weeks travelling Thailand. Here is where we stayed and a few of the things we got up to. Bangkok– We decided to fly into Bangkok as it was the cheapest option. We stayed in Bangkok for 3 nights where we spent time jet-lagged, eating dodgy food from the night market, and suffering…
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