guatemala, central and mexico
Andrew and Emily
13 Wonderful Things to do in Xela | Our ...

Whether you're in Xela for a few weeks brushing up on your Spanish or just passing through, we've put together a list of ten things to keep you entertained.

13 Wonderful Things to do in Xela | Our Favourite Place in Guatemala
albania, europe
Andrew
The Best Things To Do Shkodër, Albania

The entry point for those crossing into Albania and a necessary stop before heading into the mountains, Shkoder features on many itineraries. In this guide we’ve covered the best things to do in Shkoder, alongside tips on where to stay, eat & drink.

The Best Things To Do Shkodër, Albania
europe, italy
Emily
7 Dreamy Day Trips From Naples, Italy

Whether you’re fascinated by Roman ruins, or crave the coast, want to island hop around the Phlegraeans or explore the world’s largest royal palace, Naples the ideal base to visit several of the Italy’s most famous places and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These are the best day trips from Naples.

7 Dreamy Day Trips From Naples, Italy
europe, italy
Andrew
11 Things To Know Before You Visit the ...

Planning a day trip to the Herculaneum ruins? In this guide we’ve shared the essential context and practical travel advice, from the historical background and advice on transport connections, to tips on tickets, tours, and its unmissable places, you’ll find everything you need to visit Herculaneum.

11 Things To Know Before You Visit the Herculaneum Ruins
central america, guatemala
Andrew
Our Essential Guide To The Volcan Acatenango ...

The Volcan Acatenango hike is one of the highlights of Guatemala, and In our essential guide we’ll help you plan ahead for the challenge and the overnight camp.

Our Essential Guide To The Volcan Acatenango Overnight Hike

travelling on $50 a day

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What We Spent | Month Six

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What We Spent | Month Six

Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador - this month involved a couple of DIY border crossings and a big activity but with some cheap food options and a 11 day stint in our favourite Guatemala hostel, we managed to come in under budget, yet again.

Six Steps to Using a Budget App Effectively When Travelling

Six Steps to Using a Budget App Effectively When Travelling

There was no way we were going to be able to manage on a budget of £15 a day without knowing exactly where ever penny or peso was going, so we turned back to the budget app that kept us honest when we saving for this trip - MoneyWise. 

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Our First Six Months on £30 a Day - Did We Manage It?

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Our First Six Months on £30 a Day - Did We Manage It?

We set out on this trip determined to spend, on average, no more than £30 a day between us. Regardless of country, lifestyle and drinking opportunities we wanted to prove to you, and ourselves, that living on a strict budget needn't mean you can't see the world.

So, did we manage to stick to our budget in the first six months?

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What We Spent | Month Five

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What We Spent | Month Five

Mexico has many wonderful cheap things for travellers: music around every corner, delicious street food and wonderful beaches. One thing it does not have however, is cheap long-distance transport. 

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Colour // A few scenes from San Juan, one of the small towns found on the shores of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. #theconstantlycurious #lakeatitlan #guatemala
Plazhi // Any of you planning to visit Albania this summer? We only published three guides after our road trip there last year, so we’re busy writing a few more this month to get you sorted. Anywhere in particular you’d like us to focus
Alausi // Just a man on his horse in the middle of the Ecuadorian countryside. This photo has been sitting in our ‘to be posted’ folder for bloody ages but we couldn’t decide if it was good enough to share. But then we decided tha
Terme // A late afternoon in Puglia. #theconstantlycurious #Puglia
Xela // A place of two names, Quetzaltenango can at times feel like it’s from another era. A time when men shined their shoes, starched their collars, and streets were lined by tailors, seamstresses, and shops selling statues of Jesus and Mary

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