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Travelling CHEAP in EXPENSIVE Places 🤑
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Broke backpackers LOVE the thrill of exploring new places without emptying their wallets. And that's fun & easy where the currency exchange works in our favor and everything seems ridiculously cheap... But what about backpacking in expensive destinations like Norway, Australia, or Japan?
Expensive places bring out the best (or the worst) of our inner frugal beasts. I know it from experience, because I've been there. More often than I could ever remember. And that was the inspiration behind the post I'm sharing with you today. In it, you'll find tips on:
And much more... These are The Broke Backpacker's best tips, tricks and hacks to help you navigate the world on the cheap, even when visiting expensive countries. Knowledge is power, my friends, especially when it comes to budget travel in expensive countries!
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