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Looking for a pocket-friendly and time-efficient alternative to interrailing? Taking the bus is your ticket to ride... The view from Castle Hrad, Bratislava. Image Credits: Sophie Jarvis This summer, I set off on a solo adventure through the warm and rolling landscapes of Europe- but rather than hopping on a train or jetting across the skies, I took the bus... the road less travelled, but the ticket to ride. Summer was the sweet-spot between my first and second year of university, and after trudging through a long year of uni and facing the next, I'd cobbled up a case of the travel bug. I was looking for a trip where I could immerse myself into different cultures, but had two setbacks: I had one month to plan, and therefore one month to save, before I went back to university in S...

A summer trip in between university semesters to the Algarve, Portugal. Image Credits: Sophie Jarvis Let's face it, being a student comes with lots of perks, (cheaper streaming services, UniDays discounts, and, you know, getting a higher education), but having a big travel budget? Not so much. But with that being said, it doesn't mean you shouldn't wring your wanderlust wherever you can- whether you're planning a mini weekend getaway or a group trip with your housemates for the uni break, you can absolutely travel on a shoestring student budget without sacrificing fun and adventure. Here is a collection of 10 tried-and-tested travel tips that will help you keep your globetrotting goals pocket-friendly, stress-free, and unforgettable... ready to start packing? Let's take off! Sea...

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