Holiday destinations
Choose destinations for the experience — then design the spend.
Start with places that reward independent travellers: strong public transport, varied accommodation, local food and enough free or low-cost experiences to fill a proper itinerary.
South America
Chile
Santiago, Atacama, Valparaíso and Patagonia.
OceaniaAustralia
City stays, coast routes and backpacker planning.
Destination method
Four things we look at first.
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Transport
Can you move around without expensive private transfers or constant domestic flights?
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Accommodation
Is there real choice across hostels, guesthouses, hotels and self-catering stays?
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Food
Can local markets, street food and casual restaurants keep daily costs under control?
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Experiences
Are the best memories accessible without booking a costly organised tour every day?