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Hello there, you glorious dirtbag! As you know, travel is always on the cards for us here at The Broke Backpacker. And we've just released a bunch of new spicy guides, so we figured you'd want the full scoop... New Guides on The Broke Backpacker πWe've got not one, not two, not three, not f... well, you get the gist. Here are 5 new sexy and inspiring guides for you to plot your next escapade this year. Or, you know, reading them is less brain-damaging than another 30 minutes of doomscrolling. Up to you. πΈπ¦ Saudi Arabia Travel Guide Absolutely wild - and brand-new to the backpacker scene. The Kingdom is open and it's got deserts, ancient ruins, and a vibe like nowhere else. Are you down? π Read the Guideβ π±π° 17 Unmissable Things in Sri Lanka Surf, temples, tea fields, trains, and turtles. All for pretty cheap. If you havenβt been to Sri Lanka yet, itβs time to fix that. π See the Listβ π« Flight Compensation Claim Guide Flight delayed? Cancelled? Overbooked? Hereβs how to milk sweet, sweet cash out of the airline industryβs nonsense. π Get the Hackβ π¦ Turkey Travel Tips You Actually Need We're not your mum's travel guide - though we totally wish she'd use us. Our guides, I mean. Anyway, here are some tips for surviving (and thriving) in Turkey without getting scammed, lost, or hangry. π Read the Tipsβ ππΊ Backpacking Hungary: Complete Guide Hot springs, ruin bars, goulash, and countryside escapes β all on a budget. Budapest is just the beginning, Hungary's underrated AF. π Explore Hungaryβ And MORE news π€I've been on the road a lot lately - travelling around, spending time with my parents, hiking away... I'm just about to embark on a BIG walk in Ireland with mum, and then I'm off to Canada for a wedding and a conference. Times are busy! But The Broke Backpacker never stops. I have some huge news that I can't wait to share with you. It will happen this month, I promise. Stay tuned. I love you. If you're booking a trip soon, check out our favourite resources.
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