18 to 29s

Here are nine money-saving hacks to get you to that dream destination – and get the most fun from your funds while you’re on the road.

Travel mistakes can sometimes lead to spontaneous moments of exotic wonder. But mostly they just cost you money. Here’s how to avoid 12 of the most common ones.

It’s lunchtime at the Sikh temple in Old Delhi and, although hundreds of people eat here each day, no rupees are required in exchange for the meal. The food is free and seen as much more than just fuel.

I met my current boyfriend on an Intrepid tour in 2013, and we’ve been travelling the world together ever since. But I’ll let you in on a little secret: it’s not as romantic as you may think. 

For a lot of travellers to Malaysia, Mt Kinabalu is the whole reason they visit: to get up at 2am, drink several cups of strong coffee, and watch the sun rise over Low’s Peak.

Trekking to Everest Base Camp is no mean feat, but with a good dose of grit and a decent fitness regime, almost anyone can stand triumphant at the roof of the world.

Having people to share the experience with – not to mention the added perk of being able to try 11 other people’s food! – enhances the experience even more.

Travelling with a disability can add an extra layer of difficulty that requires a lot of planning and navigating.

While traveling in my twenties, I made outrageous, spontaneous decisions. And I made a million memories and connections that I could never have predicted.