Norway is one of the most expensive places on earth – in fact, it is consistently ranked in the top 10 for the cost of living. This puts many people off travelling here, but it shouldn’t. A few friends and I visited this beautiful country and proved that travelling to Norway on a budget can …
Author: Emily Lowe
Chasing the Northern Lights in Norway
The snow crunched beneath our feet as we ventured into the cold morning. There was a stillness in the air. The light of the new sun was just beginning to pierce through the clouds, illuminating the sea and bouncing off the snowy mountaintops. Those mountains. Tall and powerful. Mesmerising us with their beauty. This was …
Over 15 FREE Things to Do in Oslo, Norway
Norway is notoriously expensive, and I can vouch for that! On my trip to Norway I was craving some chocolate, but to my dismay, a small chocolate bar cost the equivalent of £3. However, a few friends and I managed to travel to Oslo on a very tight budget and still had an amazing time, …
Free Museums and Art Galleries in Oslo: The Complete Guide
Oslo may be one of the most expensive cities in the world, but there are plenty of places visitors can visit for free. If you love wandering around art galleries and museums as much as I do, you’ll be happy to know Oslo has plenty of these, but you may have to visit at a …
Free Things to Do in Koh Tao
Koh Tao is a small island in Thailand, renowned for being one of the cheapest places to get your Open Water diving certification in the world, but what else is there to do on Koh Tao that’s not diving? What I love about Koh Tao is how small of an island it is! You can …
How to Get From Phuket to Krabi and Ao Nang Beach
After 28 grueling hours since I left my home in Wales, I finally made it to Krabi – and it was well worth the wait. As with any new adventure, it didn’t all go to plan, but the mishap actually became a positive. When leaving Phuket airport, I enquired at the tourist information centre about …