With Chase pulling out of Canada, the beloved Amazon Rewards and Marriott Rewards credit cards went along with it. The Amazon Rewards Visa was my go to credit card while travelling abroad and making purchases in foreign currency. For those that do not know, most credit cards in Canada charge an additional fee of 2.5% when making […]
I have heard of Workaway a lot of times through many backpackers I’ve met during my travels. I have always wanted to give it a try, and I figured as I would have plenty of time during my long term travels in South East Asia, I would figure I wouldContinue Reading The country of Malaysia […]
South Africa has a bad reputation with its high levels of corruption and crime but the country’s rich history, natural beauty, and culture is what made me visit. It certainly did not disappoint! South Africa has it all–from vibrant cities to white sand beaches to breathtaking landscapes. As part of my budget breakdown series, I […]
Consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable city, Melbourne is brimming with attractions that appeal to visitors and locals alike. A great destination for sports enthusiasts with the Australian Open (tennis), the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix (car racing), the Melbourne Cup (horse racing) and the AFL Grand Final (Aussie rules football) all […]
Argentina’s capital has long been considered the Paris of South America. The city is filled with stunning European-style architecture, an eclectic night life and a food scene that rivals any major European city. And while there’s not many eye popping attractions, the city’s unique atmosphere is enough to draw millionsContinue Reading In: Africa, Budget Travel […]
In: Australia & Pacific, Budget Breakdown The Australian east coast trip from Sydney to Cairns is the most popular route for travellers heading to the country. It’s a backpacker’s dream with stunning beaches, great cities, diverse landscapes and endless activities. Australia is known to be an expensive country to visit. However I will show you […]
In: Asia, Budget Breakdown South Korea is often overlooked by backpackers who are either drawn to the cheap Southeast Asia or the more popular Japan. But this country offers so much for a great value. Below I will provide you my budget breakdown so that you can go backpacking South Korea on the cheap.Continue Reading […]
In: Canada & USA, Top 5 Eats On my trip to Boston in May 2018, I got to eat a fair share of what the Boston food scene has to offer. In this list, I will share you my top 5 eats in Boston! In: Canada & USA, Personal Finance With Chase pulling out of […]
Everyone knows McDonald’s golden arches, big macs, and Ronald McDonald. McDonald’s is the world’s largest restaurant chain by revenue has restaurants in over 100 countries. Whether you love it or hate it, you cannot dispute the impact it has on the world. During my travels in Thailand, I got toContinue Reading In: Asia, Budget Breakdown […]
About Shelly | The Sum of Travel
Hello! I’m Shelly :–) I met Adi about two years ago and we bonded over our mutual love for food and travel. Since then, we’ve taken a number of trips together including Mexico, Vietnam, and Japan. My interests include film photography, hiking, buying cute stickers, and ghost-editing this blog for Adi. It’s about time […]