The Helpful Stranger

Providing an authentic and honest opinion on travel destinations

Tag: Budget travelers

  • Central American border crossings: a practical guide

    We made all of our Central American border crossings using local public transport, mostly by chicken bus. Check out my personal experiences and guide to Central American border crossings below: Mexico-Belize, Belize-Guatemala, Guatemala-El Salvador, El Salvador-Honduras, Honduras-Nicaragua, Nicaragua-Costa Rica, Costa Rica-Panama Mexico – Belize Bacalar to Belize City, crossing at Santa Elena This was the… Read more

  • Chicken buses and more: a complete guide to public transport in Central America

    Public transport in Central American can be a little complicated. While most South American countries have inter-city bus companies operating out of organised terminals which makes transportation easy, this isn’t always the case in Central America. You may see and hear people talking about a ‘terminal’ in most Central American countries, but in reality this… Read more

  • 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

  • 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

  • Galapagos Islands: Tips & Advice for Budget Travelers

    Galapagos Islands: Tips & Advice for Budget Travelers

    Can you visit Galapagos on the cheap? A resounding hell yeah!  We were unsure about visiting Galapagos at first due to the prohibitive-looking costs involved. However after a lot of research we found that it’s way cheaper to DIY-it on Galapagos instead of joining a tour or casting away on eye-wateringly expensive cruises. Read more

  • Galapagos Islands – The Best 7-Day Itinerary for Budget Travelers

    Our 7-day Galapagos itinerary is perfect for independent travellers wanting to see as much as possible while minimising unnecessary costs. Read more