On this page you will find our estimated Croatia cost of travel. Read on for suggested shoestring and more comfortable backpacking budgets in this popular Balkans country which is one of the most expensive in the region. We also have info on the local currency which changed in early 2023. Croatia Cost of Travel in […] The post Croatia Cost of Travel – What is a typical Backpacker Budget? appeared first on MyFunkyTravel ..read more

A guest post by Ronnie Charrier & Phoebe Blyth. Read on for their guide to the types of people you meet in hostels. Hostels are strange places, where travellers from all walks of life (generally those at the lower end of the economic scale) congregate to drink cheap local poison, cook on the dodgy stove, […] The post The 8 Types of People you meet in Hostels appeared first on MyFunkyTravel ..read more

Going travelling alone for the first-time can be a nerve-wracking experience for anyone but large numbers of people take the plunge and most end up having a positive experience. Here are our top tips for solo travellers to follow that should help make your first backpacking trip a good one. How to travel solo successfully […] The post 10 Top Tips for Solo Travellers appeared first on MyFunkyTravel ..read more

Heading off travelling or backpacking for the first time? Unsure of what to pack? Well as a rule of thumb, most people pack way too much. While it is tempting to pile in everything you think you might need and all your favourite items, you will soon regret it once you’re rushing around in the […] The post Packing Checklist – What to take backpacking around the world appeared first on MyFunkyTravel ..read more

We’re going to take a look at 10 of the most interesting work exchange opportunities in 2023. We’ve used the Worldpackers platform to scour the world in search of some of the most interesting placements for travellers looking for a new challenge or a fresh adventure this year. While anyone can view the opportunities, you […] The post 10 Unique Work Exchange Opportunities in 2023 appeared first on MyFunkyTravel ..read more

Romania is the largest country in Southeastern Europe with a very rich and diverse geographic landscape. Going from the 2,500m high Carpathian Mountains to the Danube Delta, there are thirteen national parks and protected areas full of wildlife and rare vegetation. Despite all this, the country is not a popular hiking destination – which can […] The post 3 reasons why Romania should be your next hiking destination in 2023 appeared first on MyFunkyTravel ..read more

2023 is here and it promises to be the best year for travelling since 2019. Most countries are now open with limited or no Covid related restrictions. Many who have put off trips over the past few years may be thinking seriously about backpacking in 2023. Below we’ve compiled a list of 10 countries that […] The post Backpacking in 2023 – Ten Great Options! appeared first on MyFunkyTravel ..read more

Salta is something of an outpost. It’s seven hours by bus from the Bolivian and Chilean borders, even further from Paraguay and almost 1500 km from the Argentine capital Buenos Aires. Despite its isolated location, there is quite a lot going on and if like many travellers in Salta you have just arrived from one […] The post Salta Backpacking – What to Expect in Argentina’s North appeared first on MyFunkyTravel ..read more

This is actually a more important question than many people realise and your answer is likely to have a huge impact on the type of trip you end up having. For maybe 80-90% of backpackers, the answer is yes, buying a good guidebook is the best way to plan a backpacking trip. Not only do […] The post Are Guidebooks the Best Way to plan a Backpacking Trip? appeared first on MyFunkyTravel ..read more

Florida is one of the world’s best known and most popular travel destinations. It’s the most visited state by Americans and its great climate and popular beaches and attractions also make it a hit with international visitors. However the Sunshine State is also large enough that it’s not that hard to get off the beaten […] The post Hidden Gems in Florida – 5 Trip Ideas appeared first on MyFunkyTravel ..read more