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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 howContinue Reading

While you might now know on how to shop around for the cheapest flights, there are further resources on getting even better deals on flights. These flight alert sites specialize in finding cheap prices. Whether be it last minute tickets, special promotions or mistake fares, these websites will find themContinue Reading

Just like you would look around for shopping your next iPhone or TV, flights are also something that you should price shop for. A little effort in shopping around can go a long way in finding the best deals on flights. In this post, the best websites for finding cheapContinue Reading

In: Australia & Pacific, Personal Finance

Moving to Sydney, Australia in August 2019, I was quite eager to check out what financial products/services they had to offer. My first taste is the cashback websites offered in Australia. As covered earlier in my post on how to earn cashback in Canada, I decided to write one onContinue Reading

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 Guides

One of the most iconic cities in the world, Cape Town is the jewel of South Africa. This city is blessed with so many things to do, from amazing sandy beaches to world class vineyards, and spectacular views to gourmet restaurants. What’s great is that everything is also reasonably priced.Continue Reading

In: Africa, Budget Travel Guides

Located in the south-western coast of South Africa, this 300 km stretch between Mossel Bay in the Western Cape to the Storms River in the Eastern Cape is considered by many to be one of the best drives in the world. There is everything on the Garden Route: while onContinue Reading

In: Canada & USA, Personal Finance

Did you know you can get cash back for almost everything you purchase online? Online shopping is convenient, easy, and cheaper than ever. One advantage that many people do not know about: you can earn cashback for buying things using these websites (as discussed below)! I have been using theseContinue Reading

In September 2018, I quit my job as a financial analyst in Toronto and decided to travel the world. It was by far the most life-changing decision I have ever made.  My original plan was to travel around Asia for six months before heading to Australia to do the workingContinue Reading

In: Australia & Pacific, Budget Breakdown

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 GrandContinue Reading