Cornwall and Wales

As some of you know I am making a journey around the UK, but somethings I have noticed that would make your life easier.

So far I can give tidbits on Cornwall and Wales.

In Wales, specifically Cardiff check out your hostel online. Since I was on study abroad for 5 weeks all I did was check price and proximity to city centre. I didn't take into account that I would have to lug my luggage up 5 flights of stairs. My hostel though was amazing and I would recommend it for anyone looking for a decent stay at a decent price.

Housing

• It was called Riverhouse Backpackers, it was extremely close to city centre and the train station, very convienent. Wifi was availiable in all the rooms, not just downstairs. The female only dorms are in the attic and you have skylights (Amazing). Good price (22 pounds a night). Breakfast: not your regular hostel breakfast, they went all out. It was worth the price. Although next time I am in Cardiff I am going to make sure I travel light.
• In Cornwall I stayed in Bodmin because it is in the middle of the county and it is a 1 hour bus ride to everything. So I just used that as my starting and ending point. I stayed with a lovely family I found on Airbnb.com. If you're ever in a rut trying to find a place to stay and there is no hostel around I would recommend this. It was significantly cheaper than staying in a regular bnb.

Food

• For me, I went to the food stands or I went to a take out place. These tend to be cheaper and offer cheaper prices if you want to eat out instead of in. Also bring snacks with you, for me I have a jar of peanut butter and bread with me. Bread and cheese is good too but I haven't done much carrying of that because I don't want the cheese to spoil.

Traveling

• If you want to save on housing but want to travel at the same time, try and get train tickets that are during the night so you can sleep on the train and save money on a place to sleep.