The Broke Backpacker started in 2011 as a team of one. Led by Will, it didn’t take long until the site became a staple for in-depth guides covering some of the world’s wildest destinations. Will driving a rickshaw across India. Fifteen years and 50 million readers later, The Broke Backpacker has grown into a full-fledged team of writers and editors under new management - but Will remains part of the family and his adventurous spirit hasn’t gone anywhere. Here’s where TBB is today looking...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Solo travel is one of those things that sounds more intimidating than it actually is, but then it turns out to be more rewarding than you expected. If you're travelling solo this summer, we want you to have all of our best tips so you can have an EPIC time. If you don't plan on venturing solo, well, maybe reading this article will motivate you to go and have the best time of your life 😉 Click here to read:The Broke Backpacker'sTOP Solo Travel Tips Solo but never alone. Summer is a time when...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Most people travelling in Thailand go to Koh Phangan for the (in)famous Full Moon Party. It’s been a backpacking rite of passage for a while. But somewhere on the island, hidden away from the neon madness and the buckets of vodka Red Bull, there is a much BETTER (and far more interesting) party waiting for you. The Eden Garden Party is a psychedelic gathering of sorts, one that happens deep in the jungle, far from the judgemental and watchful eye of the masses. The vibe is closer to what the...
13 days ago • 1 min read
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...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Somewhere between seeing the fifth and seventh wonder of the world, the world stops seeming so wonderful. Have we missed the entire point of travelling? Bucket lists are a trap. Not because the places aren't worth seeing, but because the way we usually do it means we barely scratch the surface. Enter: slow travel. The better alternative that does wonders to the soul. The Art of Slow Travel: How to HACK Travel Slow travel is the opposite of blindly following a bucket list. It's also,...
20 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...
24 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...
27 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read