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The Best Website for House Swaps? My HomeExchange Review

Accommodation will always be one of your biggest travel expenses…but what if it wasn’t? What if you could reduce the cost of your accommodation to zero while still enjoying the comforts of home? That’s what house swaps promise. House swaps have been around for decades. It was the entire premise of the movie The Holiday (starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet). They became all the rage but then were soon eclipsed by sites like Airbnb. But as travel prices skyrocketed post-COVID, more and more people have turned back to house swaps as a means of saving money while they travel while still getting a local experience (but without the hassle of an Airbnb). House swaps are exactly what they sound like. You sign up, list your home, and then swap with someone else in another city. They stay in your place and you stay in their place. The biggest and most popular platform for swaps is HomeExchange . And, in this post, I’ll go over everything you need to know to get started with a house swa...
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The 6 Best Hostels in Athens

Posted : Athens one of the most popular destinations in Europe. Boasting incredible historical sites like the millennia-old Acropolis, delicious (and affordable) food, and a growing cocktail bar scene, Athens is a sprawling city popular with backpackers, foodies, and history buffs alike. But since the city is quite spread out, choosing the right hostel in the right place can make or break your stay. Here are four things you need to remember before picking a hostel in Athens: Location – Athens is big. Picking a hostel in a location you want to be based in is essential. Price – Like anywhere, you get what you pay for. If you pick a really cheap hostel, you’re probably going to get one that is small and cramped and doesn’t offer great service. Amenities – Every hostel in town offers free Wi-Fi, and most have self-catering facilities so you can cook your own meals. Many — but not all — include free breakfast, so be sure to do your research to find the one that best meets your ...
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Why You Should Take a Group Tour

Posted : 5/16/2023 | May 16th, 2023 My first trip overseas was on an organized group tour. Back then, I didn’t know the first thing about traveling. I hadn’t been anywhere on my own, and my family weren’t big travelers. My travel experience consisted of a cruise, and spring break in Montreal during college. I was as green as they come. So, at 23, a tour seemed like the best way to get around. When I headed to Costa Rica for my first real grown-up trip, I was glad I had signed up for a tour . I didn’t speak Spanish, I didn’t know how to navigate a foreign country, and I had no idea how to figure out what to do or how to organize my time. I was scared, unsure, and needed a lot of hand-holding. Our guide really helped me learn how to “swim.” That tour gave me the confidence to travel on my own. By the end, I felt like I had “gotten it” enough that I was able to find my way around and meet people. After I came home, I started planning my next trip: a non-tour journey to Thailand , a...
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13 Off-the-Beaten-Path Things to See and Do in Paris

Last Updated : 5/13/2023 | May 13th, 2023 Paris is filled with famous attractions: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Versailles, the catacombs, the Pantheon, the Arc de Triomphe, Sacre-Coeur. The list goes on. There are so many amazing sites here that you could spend days (heck, even weeks) just seeing the main, most well-known ones . But there’s more to Paris than the sites that attract thousands upon thousands of visitors each day. While I was living Paris the past few months, I made it my mission to see some of the more unusual, lesser-known (but equally awesome) attractions (that didn’t come with the aggravating crowds that make so many of Paris’ attractions unbearable). And, while some of the things on the list below might not be “super secret” attractions or activities, they do fall into the category of “overlooked attractions” so I included them. Here are some of the best off-the-beaten-path things to see and do in Paris: 1. Le Manoir de Paris This is where macabre museum m...
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6 Cheap Ways to Travel Across Europe

Last Updated: 5/13/2023 | May 13th, 2023 Traveling around Europe can be expensive. Airfare, high-speed and overnight trains, ferries — they all eat into your limited (and precious) travel budget. Fortunately, there are alot of ways to get around Europe on a budget. The sharing economy , new bus options, discounted train passes , and lots of budget airlines all help you navigate Europe without breaking the bank. I’ve been traveling Europe since 2006 and have seen so many things change over that time period. I’ve watched travel hacks come and go and prices change and change again. While COVID has impacted things, I can honestly say that it’s never been easier to get around Europe because there are so many new cheap ways to travel the continent. Here are the best ways to travel around Europe on a budget:   1. Travel by Bus Taking intercity buses is one of the cheapest ways to get around the continent. The main international bus companies are Eurolines and German-based FlixB...
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How to Save Money When You Visit Cape Town

Posted : 5/12/2023 | May 12th, 2023 Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With its stunning beaches, towering mountains, and vibrant cultures, it should come as no surprise that it’s a popular hub for….well, everybody. It’s a place that sucks visitors in. I have tons of friends who have gone there and ended up staying for months. And, though it’s a fairly inexpensive destination (I’m talking $2 USD cocktails), I always like to present people with tips and tricks on how to save money to eek out those extra savings. To help you save money when you visit, here’s how to visit Cape Town on a budget (there’s only a few things you need to know as the city is already very affordable for visitors): 1. Visit during the off-season Cape Town’s peak tourist season is December through February, when the city is filled with hordes of tourists looking escape the cold of the winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Prices for everything from activities to accommodation are notori...
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Jodhpur – Must See Places in Blue City of Rajasthan

I always look forward to travelling in Rajasthan for the love of its food, language, music, enterprising people and ‘dhora’ or sand dunes. Jodhpur had been on my travel list for a long time. The best part of flying to Jodhpur is that the airport is very close to the city centre, thanks to Maharaja […] The post Jodhpur – Must See Places in Blue City of Rajasthan appeared first on Inditales .
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The Ultimate New Zealand Road Trip Itinerary

Posted : 5/8/2023 | May 8th, 2023 With its snow-capped mountains, ancient glaciers, rolling verdant hills, incredibly friendly locals, and abundant world-class wine, New Zealand is as wonderful as you’ve heard. In fact, take what you’ve heard and times it by ten. New Zealand will simply blow your mind when you visit. People think because it’s a small country, you can do it all in two weeks. That’s not true. There’s a lot to do here. From the north island to the south island, you need a lot of time here to do it all. You can fill months with activities. New Zealand may be small but it punches above its weight with things to do. But what if you don’t have months? What do you do then? What route do you take? What island should you start with? Where do you go? Or what if you do? Then what? Where do you begin planning that kind of trip? I get these questions in my inbox all the time. Having traveled all over the country multiple times, I know the complexities of trying to figure out ...
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