Before You Go – Indie Traveller https://www.indietraveller.co In-Depth Travel Guides, Tips & Adventure Travel Blog Sun, 25 May 2025 18:46:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.indietraveller.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-indie-traveller-favicon-feet-slanted-32x32.png Before You Go – Indie Traveller https://www.indietraveller.co 32 32 My Ultimate Tips For Finding the Cheapest (And Best) Flights https://www.indietraveller.co/how-to-find-a-cheap-flight/ https://www.indietraveller.co/how-to-find-a-cheap-flight/#comments Sun, 25 May 2025 18:46:17 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?p=28116 These amazing tools and tricks a will make you a flight searching ninja (and save you loads of $$$).

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Travel Checklist: 20 Things To Always Do Before You Go https://www.indietraveller.co/backpacking-checklist/ https://www.indietraveller.co/backpacking-checklist/#comments Sun, 25 May 2025 18:41:15 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?p=250 Be sure to check these important things off the list before you set off travelling.

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Heymondo Travel Insurance Review (After 4 Years & Making A Claim) https://www.indietraveller.co/heymondo-travel-insurance-review/ https://www.indietraveller.co/heymondo-travel-insurance-review/#comments Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:30:54 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?post_type=travel_advice&p=84050 Heymondo is the travel insurer I’ve been using continuously since 2020. Because I’ve had positive first-hand experiences with them, I’ve been recommending them at Indie Traveller. Wondering if it might also be right for you? Then read on as I share my real experiences with them. In this Heymondo review, I will first go through ... Read more

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Why Should You Get Travel Insurance? My Honest Advice https://www.indietraveller.co/travel-insurance-tips/ https://www.indietraveller.co/travel-insurance-tips/#respond Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:39:36 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?post_type=travel_advice&p=76103 Travel insurance is a tricky subject. You have undoubtedly noticed many travel bloggers mentioning the need for travel insurance. They have real reasons to advise this, but the truth is that bloggers can typically earn commission on insurance plans — and so do I. In recent years, this may have led to some scepticism as ... Read more

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How To Stay Connected Abroad with SIM or eSIM Cards https://www.indietraveller.co/how-to-stay-connected-abroad/ https://www.indietraveller.co/how-to-stay-connected-abroad/#comments Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:04:52 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?post_type=travel_advice&p=75390 Picture this: you’ve just had a lovely two-week vacation, you’ve arrived back home, and you’re happily reminiscing on a wonderful journey.  And then… your phone bill comes.  There’s no worse shock than the unexpected realization you’ve gone way over your data limit without realizing. Having to pay the price (literally) can make your stomach drop, ... Read more

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15 Essential Apps for Backpackers & Travelers https://www.indietraveller.co/10-useful-travel-apps-for-backpackers/ https://www.indietraveller.co/10-useful-travel-apps-for-backpackers/#comments Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:49:00 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?p=128 Download these handy smartphone apps before going on your next trip.

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Packing Like a Pro and Traveling Light—My Ultimate Guide https://www.indietraveller.co/how-to-pack-light/ https://www.indietraveller.co/how-to-pack-light/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:17:29 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?p=7269 Stop traveling like a mule! Pack light and be free like a bird by using these ultimate packing hacks.

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How Hostels Work: The Essential Things You Need To Know https://www.indietraveller.co/what-is-a-hostel/ https://www.indietraveller.co/what-is-a-hostel/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:49:00 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?p=184 Hostels aren't anything like hotels. Here's what you should know about backpacker accommodation.

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29 Best Travel Tools & Resources For Planning Your Next Trip https://www.indietraveller.co/resources/ Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:54:25 +0000 https://staging.www.indietraveller.co/?p=29089 Having travelled for years on end, I have come to rely on many excellent websites, apps, resources and services that make the life of a traveller just a little bit easier. Here I’ll share some of my favorites that are definitely worth bookmarking if you’re planning to travel soon! Flights & Transportation Kiwi Besides Google ... Read more

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