Sri Lanka is a place that a lot of people visit, but very few actually do it right. The first mistake starts with picking when to go, not understanding that the seasons ain't always on like Donkey Kong (monsoons are a real thing). The country is also much bigger than it seems, so people often underestimate how much time they need. We've got all the info you need to plan your trip right, including all of the best stops for your itinerary 😋 Click here to read:The ULTIMATE Sri LankaItinerary...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Travelling is not always easy. It will throw you around. You'll get lost, overcharged, rained on, and stranded somewhere you didn't plan to be. These are the moments you actually learn something valuable from it, though. And that's the whole point, isn't it? 7 Benefits of Travelling: Why Travel is SO Important Travelling can be exhausting but it is one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do. It all starts with a burning desire to see the world, to immerse into new cultures, and have...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Everyone says Bali is overrated. And I don't think they're wrong. Because the Bali that most people visit IS overrated: the Western cafés, the Instagram queues, the deafening symphony of motorcycle noise and the never-ending traffic... Bali can really suck if you don't know where to go. But luckily for you, you've got The Broke Backpacker to give you the best tips 👀 17 Hidden Gems in BaliI’d Genuinely Recommend The first time I visited Bali, I didn't really like it. It is a place that has...
13 days ago • 1 min read
There is a moment in your life where you start questioning if you should quit your job to go travel the world... And, at some point, that question stops being hypothetical. Do you quit? Do you stay? Do you keep pretending you haven't already decided? Quitting Your Job to Travel:Is it the Right Call? Listen, I'm not gonna straight-up tell you to quit your job and live your best life. I'll leave that nonsense for the influencers. What I will say though is: if you've been asking this question...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Travelling is as much about planning as it is about spontaneity. And sometimes, all we need is a little push to make a trip happen - a little help from our friends, as some would say. That's what happened with Tomás, a seasoned vagabond here at The Broke Backpacker, who just got back from a few days in a small, coastal village in the south of Morocco. Today, we bring you his first-hand trip report, fresh from the road 🤓 A Trip Report from Tamraght, Morocco Trip at a Glance Duration: 5 days...
20 days ago • 3 min read
I am of the opinion that nothing beats a good book. A good book can make you forget where you are, it can make you forget the time... a good book can change your life. Reading and travelling have that in common: they have the power of changing us deeply, of challenging our ideas and beliefs. So, today, in the light of celebrating World Book Day, we thought it'd be a good idea to share some of our favourite travel reads with you... :) The Best Travel Books for Long Trips & Backpacking This...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Travel is not 100% safe all the time. Stuff does go wrong, and that's just something us travellers must deal with, Reader. Things get stolen, stomachs get wrecked, plans fall apart... So we stick with the plan to stay on the safer side of things. 36 Crucial Travel Safety Tips We put together 36 of our best travel safety tips drawn from years of collective experience on the road. Not just the obvious stuff you already know, but the kind of tips that come from actually getting into trouble and...
27 days ago • 1 min read
It doesn’t take much to experience the version of Amsterdam that everyone knows. The real magic of the city, though, is waiting for you just a little outside where all the guides push you to... Come and find out the hidden gems that make Amsterdam even more special :) 18+ Incredible Hidden Gems in Amsterdam In a city with such a strong identity, it can be hard to look past the usual suspects: you know, the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh, Vondelpark... It took me a couple of visits to start seeing a...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Most people think budget travel means suffering through dodgy beds and skipping meals to save a few dollars. It doesn't. Budget travel means getting closer to the places you visit, putting money in the hands of locals, and coming back a different person. The trips that change you are rarely the expensive ones. Read our post on7 Reasons Why EveryoneShould Try Budget Travel! How far do you think you can go with this? There's a reason why the backpacker life is so appealing. When you strip away...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read