✦ Stories from the road
Budget guides, honest takes, and real stories from 9 countries across Europe — with more on the way.
Netherlands · Amsterdam
The canals, the museums, the food markets — and what it actually costs to do it all on a budget.
Spain · Barcelona
From Las Ramblas to the Gothic Quarter — my full daily cost breakdown for Barcelona.
Italy · Florence
The best things in Florence cost nothing. A guide to the city that doesn't drain your wallet.
Turkey · Istanbul
Straddling two continents for less than you'd think. My budget guide to Istanbul.
Malta
Tiny country, huge history, surprisingly affordable. Everything you need to know.
Switzerland
Everyone says Switzerland is too expensive to backpack. I went anyway. Here's what happened.