Getting Started
Getting ready to embark on an epic journey around the world can be a daunting task. The Goats On The Road are here to help. We’ve done it… multiple times, and in this section you can get a little help from experienced travellers. Even if you’re already experienced, you’ll still find some new ideas here.
Travel Advice For Beginners: a Guide to Airports, Documents & Flying
There are numerous things to think about when planning to go on a trip. It may sound simple enough – book a flight, go to the airport, and take off. But, there can be many documents required, security checks to do, and things to think about – both before arriving at the airport, and during the check-in process. ...
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How We Saved $40,000 For a Year of Travel
We are constantly asked how we saved enough money to travel, which is a legitimate question! We were recently featured on CNN Money and the article focused on just that – how we saved for our first big trip abroad. This made me realize that we have never really written about it here on our own site. ...
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The Cost of Travel in Laos: Everything You Need to Know
Laos is somewhat of a ‘hidden gem’ when it comes to South East Asia. We were genuinely surprised by this lush, heavily forested country sitting quietly at the heart of the region just waiting to be discovered. Unfortunately, we were equally surprised by how expensive we found Laos to be, particularly in comparison to the hugely affordable countries of Thailand ...
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5 Reasons Why You Should Use a VPN While Travelling
As digital nomads, we’re constantly on the go and find ourselves stamping in to at least 10 different countries every year. This digital lifestyle is one that we have been a part of for the past 4 years, and it’s one that we would never change. With technology taking over and travelling with laptops, smartphones and tablets ...
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5 Ways To Save Money on Airfare
Whenever you sit down on a plane, there’s a good chance that the person sitting next to you paid far less than you did. This isn’t always because they booked early or had a travel agent find them a deal, it’s usually because they know a few easy tricks to save money on flights. Dariece and ...
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7 Budget-Saving Items All Travellers Should Have
These days, more than ever, people want to save money wherever possible. Travel can be an expensive hobby, but luckily, there are many pieces of gear that you can purchase which will not only save your budget, but can actually improve your travel experience. There are all sorts of packing lists out there, we have 9 on ...
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