Category: Blogs
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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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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
Riga, Latvia – the most confused city in the world? We spent 4 days in Riga, and spent a lot of the time marvelling at the wide variety of architecture. Old Eastern Europe? Wild West? Modern sky rises? Riga had it ALL.
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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
How we spent 4 days in El Nido. An exhilarating zipline adventure, with stunning views, and a disappointing Via Ferrata. There’s nowt more honest than Yorkshire folk!
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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. And 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
*This page contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you. 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…