Thrifty Nomads
    • About
    • FAQs
    • Jobs
    • Press
    • Contact
    • Reporter at Large
    Thrifty Nomads
    Menu logo
    • Budget Travel

      Budget Travel

      See All
      Night train berth versus cheap flight and hotel stack

      That £19 Flight Loses to a Night Train Once You Count the Hotel You Didn’t Need

      How to fly long-haul on a Singapore or Malaysia salary

      How to Fly Long-Haul on a Singapore or Malaysia Salary

      Cheap weekend escapes from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur

      Cheap Weekend Escapes from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur

      Positioning Flight: Hop to a Hub for Cheaper Long-Haul

      • Fly Cheap
      • Drive Cheap
      • Sleep Cheap
      • Money, Health & Safety
      • Packing, Planning, Saving
      • Work & Travel
    • Get Inspired

      Get Inspired

      See All
      Your thrifty guide to UK music festivals for 2027

      Your Thrifty Guide to the UK Festival Scene: The 5 Must-See Festivals for 2027

      Panama City Skyline

      Why Panama Belongs on Every Budget Traveler’s List

      UK Music Festivals

      UK Music Festivals 2026: 5 Must-See for Thrifty Nomads

      A Better, Less Expensive Way to See California’s Sea Otters

    • Destinations

      Destinations

      See All
      How to fly long-haul on a Singapore or Malaysia salary

      How to Fly Long-Haul on a Singapore or Malaysia Salary

      Valle de Antón crater town Panama mountain escape

      Panama’s Mountain Escape: Valle de Antón

      San Blas Islands - Accomodation with a view

      San Blas Islands: Visiting Panama’s Remote Guna Paradise

      Panama City Skyline

      Why Panama Belongs on Every Budget Traveler’s List

      • Australia / New Zealand
      • Asia
      • Canada
      • China
      • Europe
      • Eastern Europe
      • Japan
      • South America
      • United States
    • Points Travel
      • Start Here
        • How to Get FREE Flights with Travel Credit Cards & Points
        • How I Flew Around the World Over the Past 6+ Years For FREE
      • Best Cards
        • Chase Sapphire Preferred Review (Updated 2026): Still a Strong US Travel Card?
        • The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards
        • The Best No Foreign Transaction Fee Cards to use Overseas
      • Guides
        • How to Get Travel Insurance With Your Credit Card
        • How to Get TSA Precheck and Global Entry (& Save Hours at the Airport)
        • Does Applying for Credit Cards Affect Your Credit Score?
      • Compare Cards
        • Best Credit Cards
        • Travel Rewards
        • No Foreign Transaction Fees
        • Hotel Rewards
        • Airline Credit Cards
        • Cards for Bad Credit
    • Travel Resources
    San Blas Islands - Accomodation with a view

    San Blas Islands: Visiting Panama’s Remote Guna Paradise

    Last updated:October 1, 2026
    Years ago, I was having one of those typical, “Where have you been travelling?” conversations and met someone... Read More...
    Panama City Skyline

    Why Panama Belongs on Every Budget Traveler’s List

    Last updated:October 1, 2026
    Tourism in Panama is increasing, and with good reason. You can base yourself in a city with a surprisingly modern skyline, then easily escape to mountain hikes, jungle views, or tropical islands at a fraction of the price of Europe or America. Read More...
    UK Music Festivals

    UK Music Festivals 2026: 5 Must-See for Thrifty Nomads

    Last updated:September 16, 2026
    So, the summer is rolling in, and that familiar feeling hits: the call of the music, the mud,... Read More...
    The vastness of the Grand Canyon

    Only 1% of Grand Canyon Visitors go to the Bottom.

    Last updated:October 3, 2026
    The Grand Canyon is one of the most iconic national parks in the United States. Approximately 5 million... Read More...

    A Better, Less Expensive Way to See California’s Sea Otters

    Last updated:September 5, 2026
    The California’s Monterey Aquarium is famous for its adorable sea otter residents, but if you’d rather see otters... Read More...
    Xcaret theme park

    Theme Park Alternatives to Disney (Updated 2026)

    Last updated:October 3, 2026
    When people envision theme-park vacations, Disney is usually the first thought. It’s a rite of passage for countless... Read More...

    Cambodia – Wild Encounters in Kratie and Mondulkiri – Part 3

    Last updated:September 5, 2026
    Kratie Cambodia’s temple-studded plains and tragic history often dominate most travel itineraries. While sites like Angkor Wat and... Read More...

    Across Cambodia: Temples, History, and Everyday Life – Part 2

    Last updated:October 3, 2026
    Crossing into Cambodia marked a fresh chapter in my travels. After the sensory overload of Bangkok, arriving in... Read More...
    wat suthat

    Solo Traveller Experience Thailand. Part 1 Bangkok to Ayutthaya.

    Last updated:October 3, 2026
    Southeast Asia has always fascinated me with its variety and the deep, layered history and culture that have shaped the region. When I set off on my solo travel I was excited to not just see new places  as a tourist but to truly experience them. Read More...
    1 2 3 4 … 19
     logo
    • About
    • FAQs
    • Jobs
    • Press
    • Contact
    • Reporter at Large

    © 2025 Thrifty Nomads Limited • All Rights Reserved • Privacy Policy

    Our website contains some affiliate links in relevant areas. This means we get a small commission, at no extra cost to you, for recommending a product we personally use, trust, and own.

    • Budget Travel
      • Fly Cheap
      • Drive Cheap
      • Sleep Cheap
      • Money, Health & Safety
      • Packing, Planning, Saving
      • Work & Travel
    • Get Inspired
    • Destinations
      • Australia / New Zealand
      • Asia
      • Canada
      • China
      • Europe
      • Eastern Europe
      • Japan
      • South America
      • United States
    • Points Travel
      • Start Here
        • How to Get FREE Flights with Travel Credit Cards & Points
        • How I Flew Around the World Over the Past 6+ Years For FREE
      • Best Cards
        • Chase Sapphire Preferred Review (Updated 2026): Still a Strong US Travel Card?
        • The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards
        • The Best No Foreign Transaction Fee Cards to use Overseas
      • Guides
        • How to Get Travel Insurance With Your Credit Card
        • How to Get TSA Precheck and Global Entry (& Save Hours at the Airport)
        • Does Applying for Credit Cards Affect Your Credit Score?
      • Compare Cards
        • Best Credit Cards
        • Travel Rewards
        • No Foreign Transaction Fees
        • Hotel Rewards
        • Airline Credit Cards
        • Cards for Bad Credit
    • Travel Resources
    Type to search or hit ESC to close
    See all results