Using El Kef as a base to visit the Mactaris Archaeological Site and the Bulla Regia Archaeological Site, plus notes on how to get to the Dougga Archaeological Site.
Nomadic Backpacker: Budget Travel Guides & Stories
Practical advice based on more than 30 years of travel. First-hand information on public transport, border crossings, budget travel and destinations around the world.
How to Visit the Northernmost Point of Africa – Cape Angela – Tunisia
Want to visit the Northernmost Point of the African mainland, at Ras En Jela (رأس أنجلة) or Cape Angela in Tunisia, then this blog post is for you.
I’ll show you where to find the minivans that will take you most of the way and where to find the path that leads you to Ras en Jela.
Translink X1 Belfast to Dublin Bus: Everything You Need to Know (FAQ Guide)
Taking the Translink X1 bus from Belfast to Dublin is the easiest way to cross the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Whether you are looking up the Translink X1 timetable, checking where the bus stops, or wondering how border crossings work post-Brexit, I’ve got you covered.
How to Get from Mexico City to Teotihuacán by Bus
Teotihuacán is the most popular day trip from Mexico City. It’s only 50 km away, and it is very easy to get there by bus. There is no need to take a tour. Perfect for independent travellers.
Lowest ATM Withdrawal Fees in Mexico (2026 Guide)
If you are in Mexico and looking for the Bank ATM with the lowest withdrawal fees, I’ve got you covered.
This post details which banks have the cheapest fees and which ones to avoid, and other practical tips for withdrawing money in Mexico.
Can I Withdraw Cash Without a Card at OXXO in Mexico?
This is coming up a lot in the search. Can I withdraw cash at an OXXO store in Mexico without a card?
I am assuming this is for foreigners, since it’s being asked in English.
How to Use the Metro in Santo Domingo: Complete Guide & FAQs
This complete FAQ guide covers everything you need to know about taking the metro in Santo Domingo.
Quetzaltenango (Xela) | Guide for Independent Backpackers
I visited Quetzaltenango, Guatemala’s second-largest city, commonly known as Xela, back in 2021.
From San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico, I took a night bus to Tapachula, crossed the Ciudad Hidalgo/Tecun Uman border, and then took a minivan to Coatepeque and finally a chicken bus to Quetzaltenango.
This is my own personal list of 16 things to see and do in Xela.
How to Get to Glasgow Airport by Bus (500 Express & Bus 77) FAQs
Travelling between Glasgow City Centre and Glasgow Airport (GLA) by bus is simple, fast, and now, even more affordable than ever.
Under the Scottish Bus Fare Cap, single fares on both the Glasgow Airport Express 500 and Bus 77, along with all single adult fares across Glasgow are now capped at just £2.00.
Updated and rewritten: October 2026
Mexico City Metro Card (Tarjeta MI) Quick Guide
The Tarjeta de Movilidad Integrada (MI) commonly referred to as the Metro Card, is Mexico City’s unified public transit card. It is required for most city transit networks because the old paper tickets are no longer issued.
Post updated: October 2026