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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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Solo Backpacking in Europe: Florence – lovely city in Tuscany

Laurence
November 16, 2016November 25, 2018 21 Comments

The train(Trenitalia) to Florence from Rome is just 2 hours. And here I am, Florence. We arrived in Firenze S.M.N terminal on time. Its cloudy, and it rained a while ago.

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Solo Backpacking in Europe: Rome – The Yellow Hostel

Laurence
November 14, 2016November 1, 2020 No Comments

From Greece, off to Rome. The Yellow Hostel, is a 10-15 minutes walk from Roma termini.

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Solo Backpacking in Europe: When in Rome

Laurence
November 14, 2016November 25, 2018 18 Comments

And I woke up…hmm, where am I? oh airport, what time is it? I didn’t hear my alarm, so probably, it’s still 3:00 am..and then I saw the big clock. Is it 5:50 am? hmm, what?!! really?!! oh my, I just have 30 minutes to check in. I need to go to the washroom first, […]

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Solo Backpacking in Europe: Santorini – Fira Backpackers

Laurence
November 13, 2016November 30, 2017 No Comments

Unfortunately I forgot to take a pictures of the Fira Backpackers hostel. Nonetheless, it was ok too. What I don’t like, since our room is just beside the entrance, I can hear other tourist having party outside. So I had a hard time sleeping.

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Solo Backpacking in Europe: Santorini – a Stunning Paradise

Laurence
November 13, 2016December 9, 2018 18 Comments

Santorini!!!The flight just took 45 minutes from Athens ? I arrived around 7:00 pm.The Santorini airport is small.I found the bus to Fira at the front of the airport and the fare is €1.80 to Fira Bus terminal.

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Solo Backpacking in Europe: Athens – Athens Backpackers

Laurence
November 12, 2016November 1, 2020 No Comments

The Athens Backpackers hostel is OK too. Most of the tourist spots in Athens are walking distance from the hostel. The room was OK, and there’s also washroom inside the room plus lockers. Sockets are in the corner and dressing table.

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Solo Backpacking in Europe: Athens – Ancient and Modern

Laurence
November 12, 2016December 9, 2018 27 Comments

I didn’t expect that Aegean serves lunch. It’s not even a long flight…but still Thank you for the food ?After 3 hours flight from Amsterdam to Athens..here I am, Greece!!!

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Amsterdam Europe Netherlands

Solo Backpacking in Europe: Amsterdam – StayOkay Vondelpark

Laurence
November 11, 2016November 1, 2020 10 Comments

Stayokay Vondelpark. I recommend this place as it is close to most of the Amsterdam tourist spots. Breakfast is included. You can also ask them to print your boarding pass ??

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Solo Backpacking in Europe: Amsterdam – chilled in city of freedom

Laurence
November 10, 2016November 25, 2018 21 Comments

And the day has come. 8 hours in KLM flight, wasn’t able to sleep, just ate and read some eBooks, watched some movies. And here I am..Amsterdam..the start of my Euro trip ?

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