How to pack lightly for a long trip

Pin for later! Once upon a time, I was terrified of hostels. Genuinely, the paranoid princess in me believed that they were (without exception) dirty cesspools of booze-soaked backpackers, not to mention a sure precursor to becoming 1/3 of a human centipede. But, surprisingly, when the paranoia subsided, I braved my fears and travelled around Europe for 6 weeks in 2014… the majority of which was spent calling hostels home. From then on, I was hooked.  These days, hostels are still my go-to when I solo travel. There’s legitimately no better way to make friends and meet likeminded travellers. My fellow princesses, if you haven’t tried the hostel life for yourself, I urge you to give it a go. There is so much more to hostels than just bunkbeds! My advice? Master the art of sniffing out the good ones, and you’ll never go wrong. SO, if you’re eager to give it a try, here’s a guide on making sure you book the perfect hostel every time. Here's what we're coveri...

Mexico Travel Guide & Budget Travel Tips Mexico Travel Guide Is it possible to travel Mexico on a budget? Learn how to plan your visit with my Yucatan Mexico travel guide — featuring travel tips, costs, things to do, where to stay, and more. The best of the country! First of all, Mexico is huge. It’s difficult to write a budget travel guide generalizing the entire diverse country. So this guide focuses on the Yucatan Peninsula, as it’s the region I’m most familiar with. I’ll share my favorite Mexican beaches, fun party towns, the best Mayan ruins to explore, where all the good cenotes are, and of course, give you tips on what kind food you need to try! I’ve worked hard putting this free guide together for you. If you find it useful, I would appreciate it if you use the affiliate links provided when you book hotels, rental cars or activities. If you do, I get paid a small commission, at no extra cost to you! Mexico Budget Travel Guide 2019 Mexico...