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Hey there! I'm Laurence, I'm a programmer and the voice behind "thethriftescape". I guess you're here to know a bit about me, huh? I'm not good at talking about myself, but will give it a try. Aside from chocolates/sweets I love travelling. If you've read some of my blog, I always have it or buy some chocolates when I travel. I started travelling when I had my first solo backpacking trip. From there on, I started making my travel blog. But not really promoting it. And just share it to few people who wanted to travel or do solo backpacking too. Now, I have my own blog that I can share it with everyone! I like travelling, but don't want to spend too much (yup! thrifty traveller here :P) So when I go for a trip, I always make sure to do it on a budget, as much as possible. And to attain this, I search a lot. I know, there are some people like me, who wants to travel the world on a budget. Or just looking for some itineraries for a certain city/country. So to pay it forward, I share my blog about my travel experiences with itineraries, tips and budgets. Let’s connect! and Tavel More! Say hello to me at [email protected]

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Australia Melbourne Oceania Sydney Takeaways

Tips for Visiting Sydney and Melbourne City

Laurence
September 8, 2019September 9, 2019 9 Comments

Sydney If you’re gonna tour Sydney City in one day or two, it is advisable to buy Opal card. And you can reload it in every station. You can use it in bus, subway and ferry. You have to tap in and Tap out the card, but some doesn’t require to do it, like in […]

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Visit US West Coast on a Budget
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Visit US West Coast on a Budget

Laurence
March 17, 2019March 17, 2019 No Comments

It’s pretty hard to decide what places to visit in U.S West Coast, if you have limited time. We narrowed it down to the places we really wanted to visit and which are doable (referring to long drive ? ) So after 4 months,of on and off searching, we settled on these places. Once we […]

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How to spend 48 hours in London Itinerary
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Visit London, Stonehenge and Edinburgh on a budget

Laurence
June 25, 2018January 6, 2021 11 Comments

How we spent less than $1000 on our London, Stonehenge and Edinburgh trip? I’m a thrifty traveler, so as much as possible I would like to travel and not spend too much. Here’s how we Visit London, Stonehenge and Edinburgh on a budget.

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The Struggles of a Solo Backpacker

Laurence
February 7, 2018July 18, 2020 4 Comments

Struggle of a solo backpacker. Is there? I didn’t imagine myself solo backpacking or traveling on my own. Then all of a sudden, I want to travel. My friends are not available that time, because of work schedule. And I was itchy to go somewhere, where I can find adventures and and take a lot […]

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Solo Backpacking: 14 Days Europe Itinerary and budget

Laurence
November 26, 2016January 6, 2021 8 Comments

My 2 weeks solo backpacking around Europe. Europe was/is one of my dream place to travel, but I don’t want to spend too much money for it (budget traveler, LOL) I told myself, I will try to spend C$2000…maximum will be C$2500.

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Wandering Seoul in 4 Days: Itinerary and Budget

Laurence
November 17, 2015January 28, 2018 No Comments

Here’s our Itinerary and Expense during our trip to Seoul for 4 persons ?

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Where to go in Japan for Six Days: Japan on a budget

Laurence
March 16, 2014January 10, 2021 9 Comments

Japan on a budget (Go here for more Tips) Lawson and Family mart, for snacks, but of course, try authentic Japanese food too. For chocolates, you can buy from Daiso. They are so good, whatever chocolate it is. Bring medicines, for body ache

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Solo Backpacking in Japan Travel Tips

Laurence
November 30, 2012January 10, 2021 17 Comments

Notes: Japan is a safe country for solo backpackers ? Plug/socket type, is the same with what we have.

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4 Days in Macau-Hong Kong Tips and Budget

Laurence
August 26, 2012January 28, 2018 No Comments

4 Days in Macau and Hong Kong Budget Itinerary Tips If doing DIY, read info about Macau and Hong Kong Take note of the places you would like to go and search for their directions We bought HK$ before our trip. Just to be safe in case we can’t find any foreign exchange They have […]

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