What things actually cost on the road, from a couple who write the numbers down. Real spending from real trips: what we paid for dinner, beds, buses and beers, and where the money quietly goes.
Every guide here is built from receipts rather than estimates, so you can budget properly before you book.
Rhodes is not a cheap Greek island destination. We spent five days and four nights in Lindos in August, ate out every lunch and dinner, enjoyed many freddo cappucinos and wine bars, and had one big day out to kitesurf…
Lisbon has long been held up as Europe’s budget-friendly gem, but is it still? We visited twice: once in September 2020, midway through the pandemic, and again in April 2026. Both times we stayed in the Alfama neighbourhood. The city…
Is Madrid expensive? In this Madrid travel budget, I break down the cost of accommodation, transport, activities, tapas and wine in Madrid. Why you should trust me: I’ve visited the city several times as my brother has lived in the…
Is Barcelona expensive? In this Barcelona travel budget, we break down the cost of accommodation, transport, activities, tapas and wine in Barcelona.
Paris is one of the most expensive cities to visit in Europe. Whilst there are cheap and free activities, the city is famous for its art galleries and fine dining that you won’t want to miss completely when visiting Paris. In…
Unaccustomed to the UK winter after years of travelling, we had to escape for some winter sun. Flights to Malta from the UK can be cheap (we chose to holiday in Malta because of this!) but how expensive is Malta…
Is Colombia expensive to travel? We backpacked Colombia for under $40 a day.
Thinking of moving to Vietnam? Andrew Miles from meman mevegan travelled Vietnam extensively and has lived in Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi for a year and a half working as a teacher.
Is Vietnam cheap and just how much Dong do you need? Vietnam is a top backpacker destination because — you’ll be pleased to hear — backpacking in Vietnam is cheap. We travelled from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, the…
One of the pull factors of Thailand is the low cost of living, but how much does it really cost? Living comfortably in Chiang Mai, expect to pay 28,100 Thai baht per month. That’s roughly $873 or £644.