Transportation, along with food and lodging, makes the Big Three of any travel expenditure. And what better way to “squander” spending money than to “throw” it around on rented air-conditioned vans that cost an arm and a leg? (Of course, if you are the type who goes on a holiday and want to have as […]

You must have already heard of some people doing Southeast Asia for only US$2,500 for 6 months, which is a little under US$14 a day. If you are willing to rough it, $14 is just about right to get you semi-decent accommodation, delicious street eats and basic transport from point A to point B with […]

Singapore has always been a popular travel destination. It receives millions of tourists and business travelers each year and definitely doesn’t lack for hotels and resorts to stay in. But it’s also gained popularity among backpackers and budget travelers as the place to jumpstart their Asian tour. “Spartan” and “plain” are no longer just the […]

Do you think you can do 7,000 islands in 100 days, and for only $1,250 all-in? Considering that airfare and accommodations alone can bust budgets, that challenge seems a tall order. But of course, in the Philippines, a US dollar can go 40 (pesos) ways. It hasn’t been done before (and if it has been, […]