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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]

  • Asia
    • Hong Kong
    • Japan
      • Kyoto
      • Osaka
      • Nara
      • Tokyo
    • Macau
    • Philippines
      • Bohol
      • Boracay
      • Cebu
      • Ilocos Norte
      • La Union
      • Manila
      • Nagsasa
      • Sagada
    • South Korea
    • Singapore
    • Taiwan
      • Taipei
  • Europe
    • Greece
      • Athens
      • Santorini
    • Italy
      • Cinque Terre
      • Florence
      • Pisa
      • Rome
      • Venice
    • France
      • Paris
    • Netherlands
      • Amsterdam
    • Spain
      • Barcelona
    • United Kingdom
      • England
        • London
        • Salisbury
      • Scotland
        • Edinburgh
  • North America
    • Canada
      • Ontario
        • Blue Mountain
        • Cookstown
        • Ottawa
        • Niagara Falls
        • Toronto
      • Quebec
        • Montreal
        • Quebec City
    • USA
      • Arizona
        • Grand Canyon
        • Page
        • Sedona
      • California
        • Los Angeles
        • San Francisco
        • Yosemite
      • Chicago
      • New York
        • Adirondacks
        • Buffalo
        • New York City
      • Nevada
        • Las Vegas
      • Florida
        • Orlando
      • South Dakota
      • Wyoming
        • Yellowstone National Park
  • Oceania
    • Australia
      • New South Wales
        • Sydney
      • Victoria
        • Melbourne
        • Phillip Island
        • The Great Ocean Road
  • South America
    • Peru
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    • Australia Visa
    • Canada Visa
    • Japan Visa
    • Schengen Visa
    • South Korea Visa
    • UK Visa
    • US Visa
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Solo Backpacking in Europe: Must see in Barcelona

Laurence
November 24, 2016July 30, 2019 23 Comments

This is my last part of my Europe trip..Barcelona. From airport, there will be a bus to the Placa de Catalunya, the cost is €6. €5.90 to be exact. It was a long walk from the airport to the airport bus, or I’m not just sure if the airport is that big.

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Solo Backpacking in Europe: Plug-Inn Boutique Hostel Paris

Laurence
November 23, 2016November 1, 2020 No Comments

Plug-Inn Boutique Hostel Paris, is more expensive compare to other hostels. Same price with Amsterdam hostel. They also have storage room for your luggage if you arrived early before check in time.

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Solo Backpacking in Europe: Paris – alone and alive in the City of Love – III

Laurence
November 23, 2016November 25, 2018 21 Comments

I woke up early, like 7:00 am, to pack my things and to check out and eat my breakfast. I left my luggage at the storage room (again).

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Solo Backpacking in Europe: Paris – alone and alive in the City of Love – II

Laurence
November 20, 2016November 25, 2018 18 Comments

As usual I woke up early, to start my day right, LOL I ate breakfast in the hostel. It’s an eat all you can, except for the bread that the server will give you 2 breads, I think that’s enough .  And I love their cereal, the one with chocolate chips ?

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Solo Backpacking in Europe: Paris – alone and alive in the City of Love – I

Laurence
November 19, 2016November 25, 2018 19 Comments

I thought I won’t be able to sleep in Sleeper train, but it turns out OK. I had 6 hours sleep. We arrived in Paris at 7:30 am.

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Solo Backpacking in Europe: Thello -The Sleeper train

Laurence
November 18, 2016January 29, 2021 15 Comments

so how was my experience in sleeper train… A friend of mine, told me, if I’m going to Europe, better experience trains, and try sleeper train.

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Solo Backpacking in Europe: Venice – City of Water

Laurence
November 18, 2016July 30, 2019 28 Comments

The train to Venice was delayed for 30 minutes , so we arrived at Venezia Mestre at 5:10 instead of 4:40 pm. The hostel is just 10min walk from Venezia Mestre. Hmm, on my way to hostel, I found the street a little scary, LOL because it is dark and there’s no one in the […]

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Solo Backpacking in Europe: A DIY Day trip to Pisa and Cinque Terre

Laurence
November 17, 2016December 9, 2018 32 Comments

I planned a day trip to Pisa and Cinque Terre from Florence.So, I woke up early (as usual ?). The train schedule to Pisa is 7:50 am from Firenze S.M.N. I bought sandwich the night before, I mean, big sandwich, ?…As expected the train arrived in Pisa Centrale at 9:00 am. Now what?

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Solo Backpacking in Europe: Florence – Plus Florence Hostel

Laurence
November 16, 2016November 1, 2020 No Comments

Plus Florence Hostel, was the best hostel so far, it includes everything, there’s even sauna in the hostel. The room is spacious to, there’s a shower room and washroom. There’s also outlet for each bed. Towels is also included. You can also ask them to print your boarding pass.

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