by Liz Deacle | Asia Travel, Budget travel, Sri Lanka, world travel
Couchsurfing. What is it? Is it just for backpacking teenagers? Is it safe? And, most importantly, can you go Couchsurfing with kids?
Or, are you all going to end up in some weirdo’s basement, chained to the walls with only a doll in a clown suit for company
Couchsurfing is not for everyone. But it should be.
If you are travelling the world as we are and want to experience some local culture, then there is no better way to do it than to couchsurf. (more…)
by Liz Deacle | USA, world travel
Ther’s only so many visits to the mall that you can handle. When you arrive in Ft Lauderdale and you look out from your airconditioned hotel room window and see the aqua water twinkling in the sunshine, playing host to a range of water vehicles, you know.
You know you have to get out there and play.
And the Ft Lauderdale water taxi is going to be your affordable host for the day!
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by Liz Deacle | Budget travel, New Zealand Travel
If you are looking for ideas for a budget weekend in Auckland with the family and have never been to a planetarium, then you’re in for a treat. Stardome Planetarium and Observatory.
Tackling a weekend city break with two teenagers while on a budget? You will need to be resourceful. (more…)
by Liz Deacle | Budget travel
Are you looking for a budget weekend in Auckland with teenagers? With littlies, a weekend city break is pretty easy. There are parks and zoos and there’s usually a bouncy castle hiding somewhere between the sausage sizzle and the honey stall on the Saturday street market, but taking teenagers away to the city for the weekend – especially on a budget, can be a bit hit and miss.
No parent wants to go to all the effort -not to mention the costs involved in packing the family away for the weekend, only to be faced with long faces and wails of “I’m bored” from the teenagers. (more…)