Japan · Asia
Two Weeks in Japan on a Real Budget
A fortnight in Japan for roughly ¥9,000 a day, excluding flights. Where the money goes, what to cut and the false economies to avoid.
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Budget Travel
Real numbers: what a week costs, where the money goes and what to skip.
Switzerland · Europe
Swiss Rail Passes, Compared Honestly
Switzerland's rail network is superb and expensive. Which pass saves money depends entirely on how many mountain journeys you plan.
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India · Asia
The Kerala Backwaters by Public Ferry
Houseboats dominate the backwaters conversation. The state ferry network covers the same water, carries the people who live there, and costs almost nothing.
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