1. The Beginning: Choosing Suzi Santiago To travel across South America by car, we bought a vehicle. The transaction was arranged through “Suzi Santiago,” an agent connecting backpackers buying and selling cars. “This will give us freedom to travel across…
Everyone starts as a beginner backpacker. You feel both excitement and a lot of uncertainty at the same time. In this series, I’ll explain how to travel cheaply but safely as a backpacker. For this first episode, we’ll cover how…
Australia is massive. You drive across vast deserts, tropical forests, and endless coastlines, sleeping under a sky full of stars. It’s one of those dream road trips you want to experience at least once in your life. But there’s one…
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile and the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia are among the most popular routes for a South American road trip. Of course, most travelers want to keep costs low while still having a high-quality experience.…
🚐 53-Day Road Trip in Japan: How much does it really cost? Honestly, when it comes to this kind of trip, the first question is always the same: “How much did it actually cost?” Here we share the real expenses…
For travelers wanting to explore the countryside, renting a car is one of the easiest and most practical ways to travel. This guide explains everything you need to know—from planning and booking to vehicle options, required documents, and essential extras—based…
“Bolivia is cheap, right? ”Well, yes — it is. But there’s one thing many travelers don’t realize:The exchange rate you use can completely change your travel costs.Right now in Bolivia, there are essentially two exchange rates: And for travelers, the…
Driving in Japan might seem a bit intimidating at first. “What if I mess up the rules…?” “I heard the roads are narrow—will I be okay?” The truth is: it feels confusing at the beginning, but once you get used…
※ We usually take the cheapest buses possible, so please read this as advice from budget backpackers. First: Safety Tips Long-distance buses in South America are incredibly useful, but basic safety awareness is very important. We personally didn’t experience any…
South Africa, Japan, Australia, Argentina, and Chile. After renting cars in all these countries, one thing became very clear. A rental car is “freedom… but also something that can quietly drain your money” It’s incredibly convenient. No doubt about that.…
