The Thrifty Traveller

01/11/2016

If you know anyone in Thailand, please help spread the word.

Lucy Hill, 21, is in desperate need of a blood transfusion but there is a lack of A negative blood in Thailand

01/06/2016

Have our prayers finally been answered?!

New Low-Cost Airline offering Flights within Canada for between $89 and $149, this is a great opportunity to travel in Canada for cheap!

11/07/2015

On a windy day like today, a $200 roundtrip flight to Florida sounds phenomenal!

WestJet looks to be having an unadvertised sale on of some of their flights from St. John's, Newfounland to Orlando, Florida (MCO), pricing them down to just $206 CAD roundtrip including taxes. This is about 57% ...

10/01/2015

Get at me cheap flights!!

Discount airline WOW Air has unveiled a plan to fly from Montreal or Toronto to Iceland for $99 one way and travel to numerous destinations in Europe for $149.

09/27/2015

Another awesome Dublin deal is up for grabs!

WestJet is selling off their end of season flights from St. John's, Newfoundland to Dublin, Ireland (DUB) for just $450 CAD roundtrip including taxes. Yes, that's about the same price as a flight from St. John's to Toronto. This is ...

09/26/2015

Hahaha epic photo bomb! I had the pleasure of taking a few yoga classes from both Trevor and Amanda while I was living in Brisbane. They're taking their yoga all around the globe :).

Thank goodness only one of these camels is emptying their bowels! If you remember our first AcroYoga picture in front of the Sydney Opera House, you'll know that this pic has been a long time coming. I can't tell you how stoked I was when we caught Mr. India mid-sh*t/piss.

09/15/2015

Looking to head to Europe within the next year? Grab a roundtrip flight for only $500!

WestJet has just loaded the fares for their new route from St. John's (YYT) to London Gatwick, United Kingdom (LGW). As is often the case with a new

08/06/2015

If you could get up and go today where would be your first choice?

Who else wants to live many lives in many places in one lifetime?

07/07/2015

There's always a way around the rules. Have you ever given this a try?

Many people want to stay in Europe and the Schengen Zone longer than 90 days. This is guide to show you how to do it (legally). Use this to plan your trip.

07/05/2015

I'll take one, please!

Have you dreamt of dropping everything and moving to Italy? The town of Gangi, Sicily is giving away historic homes in an effort to boost the town's dwindling population.

07/03/2015

Looking for something to do over the Labour Day weekend? Flights from St. John's to Toronto are just $240 roundtrip!

A rare opportunity to fly from Newfoundland to Toronto over a holiday period for about 45% less than the usual best price. Sunwing has dro...

06/28/2015

I just love the anticipation you get before a trip! I'm heading out to Fogo Island for a few days and am super excited to see that part of the island (not to mention all the icebergs scattered along the way!).

Are there any must-see places along the way or hidden gems I should check out on the island? Let me know, I want to see it all!

06/26/2015

In case you feel like heading to Brazil in the fall, this may be the deal for you.

Wow, we just found an Error Fare. The means we have a Cheap Flight Fredericton Rio De Janeiro! Just $486 return. Book today before it expires!

06/05/2015

Well that's one way to avoid airline fees...

‘Changing my name was cheaper than changing my ticket’

05/24/2015

If you're looking to get to Europe this summer then this sale may be your best bet! $535 return from St. John's to Dublin in August!

If you've ever tried to fly from Newfoundland to Europe in the summer, you know how difficult it is to even find a decent roundtrip price under $1000, let alone an insane price in the $500s. But

04/15/2015

Fly from St. John's to Toronto for as little as $318 roundtrip! And oddly enough there are roundtrip fares from Stephenville for $265.

This breaking fare sale has Sunwing selling tickets for as low as CA$265 round trip, taxes included!

04/14/2015

I have been to Prague and Budapest and they were both hella cheap. Pints of beer for $1-$2? Hell yeah.

The secret's out: Europe is extremely cheap right now. The euro is nearly equal to the dollar (for now, at least), and flight prices are largely on the decline, too. Hotels and Airbnb rental prices are affordable across the board, making this one of the best times to visit Europe that we've seen in…

04/01/2015

If you ever wanted to go to Costa Rica (or other destinations in Central America), now's the time!

United Airlines has just drastically dropped the price on a ton of their flights from Vancouver to countries in Central America, including Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. Th...

03/25/2015

Looking to explore Asia? A great price for a round trip ticket to Beijing from St. John's!

United currently has a great price from St. John’s to Beijing! This deal is currently being sold in the $799 range!

02/19/2015

I can get behind that! Have you experienced Brisbane's beauty? What'd you think?

MOVE over Sydney – Brisbane has been voted one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

02/16/2015

Take me back to Cinque Terre

By boat, foot, or plane, go now to these amazing coasts.

02/13/2015

A year ago I was jumping out of a plane in Australia for my 25th birthday! Have you ever gone skydiving? If so, would you do it again?

02/13/2015

Despite knowing Budapest should be pronounced Buda-pesht, I still find it awkward to say.

Bangkok? Yosemite? Budapest? Yeah, you've been saying them wrong for years.

02/11/2015

Just because you're a woman doesn't mean you should shy away from travelling solo; you just need to consider your safety. Find out below how you can keep safe abroad:

It's important to stay safe when you travel. These tips and tricks can help solo female travels stay safe and have peace of mind while on the road.

02/11/2015

Think you're up the challenge, eh?

Can you understand Canadians?

02/09/2015

This is pretty appropriate as my birthday is Saturday (except I'll be 26). I love my job, it's exactly what I want right now, but I will always have that desire to hop across the pond for the next big adventure!

“I don’t think I want that.” This is my approximate thought when I see yet another Facebook acquaintance blow their life savings on a townhouse fixer-upper. It’s a consistent, resounding, and distinct murmuring in the back of my mind by the time I’ve reached the climax of every romantic comedy.

02/08/2015

I have only ever had good experiences with Couchsurfing, but there's always a dark side...

An Italian policeman who posed as an amiable host on the Couchsurfing website has been charged with drugging and ra**ng a 16-year-old Australian and may have sexually assaulted up to 15 other women, judicial sources said Friday. Dino Maglio, 35, will go on trial in Padua near Venice from March 17 on…

02/08/2015

Get your sun on with these crazy cheap deals!

Get the details on this national fare sale from Air Transat to find info on the cheapest flights from major Canadian cities to Sun Destinations on the cheap.

02/07/2015

Can I keep him?!

“Phew, it really is hard work being this adorable”. We couldn’t help but have an “ahhhh” moment when we saw this photo of Archer the Koala joey from Featherdale Wildlife Park in Sydney. He is pictured here taking a break from chasing his koala friend “Aria” around. (Photo: Lars Kirchner)

02/07/2015

Like a BOSS. That snow ain't stoppin' nobody.

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