Our Story

Welcome to CheapWanderlust — your budget travel blog

This page is all about CheapWanderlust: I’m Mihai, the traveler behind it. I started this project to share real-world tips for exploring Europe affordably and intentionally.

Our Mission

To make travel accessible, inspiring, and smart for everyone — no matter your budget.
We share honest guides, real travel hacks, and trusted tools to help you explore the world without emptying your wallet.
Travel doesn’t need to be expensive. It needs to be intentional. We’re here to show you how.

Mihai, founder of CheapWanderlust, exploring Taormina, Italy

Extraordinary Experiences

Travel on a budget isn’t about sacrificing — it’s about unlocking a different kind of magic.
It’s street food that blows your mind.
It’s a $5 bus ride to a village you didn’t know existed.
It’s making friends in hostels, sleeping under stars, and learning that less really can be more.
At CheapWanderlust, we live for these moments — and we’ll help you create your own.

Our Core Values

Authenticity
We only share what we believe in — no hype, no fluff.

Affordability
Because you don’t need a platinum card to chase dreams.

Practicality
Travel advice that actually works — no clickbait or gimmicks.

Curiosity
We’re here to explore deeply, connect locally, and learn constantly.