Backpacker Survival Buddy
No BS. No Pinterest lies.
Real intel only — bed, budget, transport.
~30€ / day
🇹🇭 Thailand
Chiang Mai / Bangkok
~25€ / day
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Hanoi / HCMC
~60€ / day
🇯🇵 Japan
Tokyo / Kyoto
Why VAGA?
Honest Budget Breakdowns
Bed, food, transport — broken down by day with real prices. No curated blog estimates, no sponsored averages.
Visa Intel That Helps
Entry requirements, costs, durations, and known gotchas — per destination, per passport. Actually useful, not generic.
Curated Partner Tools
We only recommend tools we'd use ourselves: Wise for ATM fees, Airalo for eSIMs, Hostelworld for beds.
Our Partner Tools
Credit Cards & Finance
Travel Cards
Zero FX markup and free ATM withdrawals abroad. We compared every travel card — these two win every time for backpackers.
We earn a referral fee when you sign up via our links — at no cost to you.
Data & eSIMs
eSIM Providers
Never hunt for a local SIM again. We compare all major eSIM providers so you get the best data deal for each region.
We earn a commission on purchases via our links — price stays the same for you.
Accommodation
Beds & Hostels
Dorms, private rooms, budget hotels — we compare all major platforms so you never overpay for a bed.
We earn a commission on bookings via our links — price stays the same for you.
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~25€ / day · 14 days
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Hanoi / HCMC
Open Knowledge Hub →~30€ / day
🇹🇭 Thailand
Chiang Mai / Bangkok
~35€ / day
🇮🇩 Bali
Canggu / Ubud
~60€ / day
🇯🇵 Japan
~50€ / day
🇵🇹 Portugal
~40€ / day
🇲🇽 Mexico
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