The Helpful Stranger

Providing an authentic and honest opinion on travel destinations

Category: Travel

  • 9 Ways to Save Money in Costa Rica

    Costa Rica can be unfriendly for budget travellers. It’s the most expensive country to visit Central America with sky-high food prices in restaurants and supermarkets, inflated accommodation costs and jaw-droppingly extortionate activity prices. Follow my tried and tested tips below to make your money go further: Feasting on yellow watermelon and grenadine in the park… Read more

  • Easter Island – Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting

    Easter Island – Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting

    Easter Island is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world, brimming with Polynesian culture and the unique history of the Rapa Nui people. Read more

  • Dubrovnik: Tips for Budget Travellers

    Dubrovnik is a well-known holiday destination for the rich and famous, even the Beckhams have been spotted on Lopud Island. Tourists flock to the walled city and the pristine beaches, fancy seafood restaurants and island paradises nearby. Dubrovnik is red hot right now in terms of tourism. It’s a must-see place for any Game of… Read more

  • An Introduction to the Balkans

    Are you planning a trip to the Balkans and wondering what all the fuss is about? Read on to find out about all things Balkan from cultural similarities to shared history and cuisine, we’ve got it all here! St John the Theologian Church overlooking the shores of Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia So you ask, what… Read more

  • Crime & Safety: How to Survive in South America

    There is always an element of danger when traveling around places you’ve never been to before. As a traveller, you are at risk of being scammed, becoming a victim of theft or even being kidnapped. Eeek! Thankfully tourist kidnappings are becoming more and more rare. Gangs and militant groups would often use kidnap in the… Read more

  • Louage: A Systematic Breakdown of Routes in Tunisia

    It can be difficult to find information on louages online. This post contains a list of louage routes and stations that we have personally experienced. Read more

  • Curitiba: A Complete Walking Tour Guide

    We usually rely on organised free walking tours, however none of these options were available in Curitiba so we created our own tour of the city centre. Read more

  • Chenini & Douiret – Tips for Travelling Without a Car

    Chenini and Douiret are tricky to reach without a car. If you’re planning to do-it-yourself like us, keep reading for my insider travel tips and advice. Read more

  • Punic and Roman Tour of Tunisia: 7-Day Itinerary of the Major Classical Sites

    Are you a classics nerd like me? If the answer is resounding yes, check out the itinerary below for an ideal whistle-stop tour taking in the Roman and Punic highlights that Tunisia has to offer. The theatre at Dougga Tunisia is not always the first place that comes to mind when thinking of Roman ruins… Read more

  • How to use the Louage System in Tunisia: A Complete Guide

    The best form of public transport in Tunisia is the louage, which is basically a shared taxi/minibus with between 7 and 9 passengers. Read more