Another option would be to become a volunteer and join an organisation that does volunteering work abroad. There are possibilities for them sponsoring your flights, accommodation, and meals.

That sounds super interesting. Do you have a link to that episode by any chance?

Yeah, that’s the one. I don’t think they’re necessarily that big. But if conditions are right, they can become as big as the one in the picture, and a bit taller as well. Mine is definitely smaller (and has been for a while). So I guess it depends on how small you want it to stay.

Pilea peperomioides Could also be a great option. I really like mine, it’s lovely to watch it grow and sprout new leaves. It does need quite a bit of light, though.

I’ve actually made the experience that, at least where I live, it’s mostly people in their 40s - 60s that talk on their phone on speaker or play candy crush on full volume in the bus. While teenagers and younger people are much more respectful, use headphones etc.