← All Posts
πŸ’Έ

Budget Hacks

Travel smarter, not harder. Tips to stretch every dollar.

πŸ’Έ Budget
πŸ’°

How to Travel Vietnam on $25 a Day (2026 Budget Breakdown)

Daily budget breakdown, accommodation tiers, transport hacks, and money tips for Vietnam on a backpacker budget.

πŸ’Έ Budget
πŸ’°

How to Do Bali on $30 a Day

A full daily budget breakdown for Bali on just $30 β€” where to stay, what to eat, how to get around, and which experiences are totally free.

πŸ’Έ Budget
✈️

How to Find Cheap Flights: The Student Edition

Every trick, tool, and hack I've used to find absurdly cheap flights as a broke college student β€” from error fares to student discounts most people don't know exist.

πŸ’Έ Budget
🏠

Hostel vs Airbnb: Which Is Actually Better for Students?

An honest, data-backed comparison of hostels and Airbnbs for student travelers β€” costs, social life, safety, and when each one actually makes sense.

πŸ’Έ Budget
✈️

How I Flew Business Class to Bali for $340 (Not a Mistake Fare)

Credit card points, mistake fares, and one very specific Tuesday strategy that nobody talks about. This is the full breakdown.

πŸ’Έ Budget
πŸŽ’

The $50/Day Southeast Asia Challenge: Week One Recap

Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam β€” all on a $50 daily budget including accommodation, food, transport, and the occasional beer. Here's how it's going so far (spoiler: better than expected).

πŸ’Έ Budget
πŸŽ’

The Minimalist Backpacker's Packing List

Everything you need for a 2-week trip in a 40L bag β€” and nothing you don't. This is the packing list I wish someone had given me before my first backpacking trip.