I recently moved to London, and whilst there are many things I love about this city, there are also a few downsides. One main one being money; everything is just so EXPENSIVE! I knew before moving here that my weekly budget would have to increase by quite a bit, but it's still a shock to... Continue Reading →
7 Days, 7 Tips: Budget Travel #7 (Track Your Spending).
It's already the final post of this series; it's gone so fast! I thought I would keep one of my best tips for last; keep track of your spending. Now, if you a listing fanatic like me, this might come natural to you. I love to make "to do" lists, to keep track of pretty... Continue Reading →
7 Days, 7 Tips: Budget Travel #6 (Go Local).
It's the weekend! I'll keep today's tip quick, as I'm sure you've got some exciting things you want to do this weekend. Today I want to discuss using local services as much as possible when you travel, and why it will save you money. Want a coffee? Head to a local café, not Starbucks. Need... Continue Reading →
7 Days, 7 Tips: Budget Travel #5 (Limit Your Alcohol).
Who else is so happy it's Friday? I hope everyone has had a great week and has a even greater weekend. Today's tip is going to be a simple one; don't spend too much on alcohol. I know I may sound like a party pooper, but I swear there's some logic behind this. I have... Continue Reading →
7 Days, 7 Tips: Budget Travel #4 (Volunteer/Workaway).
Hello again, and happy Thursday; we're more than halfway through the work week! I hope you've been enjoying the series so far. Today I'm going to be talking about volunteering whilst travelling, and how it can save you a lot of money. If you're planning on staying somewhere for a longer period of time, I... Continue Reading →
7 Days, 7 Tips: Budget Travel #3 (Free Attractions).
Welcome back! Today I'm going to tell you about the budget travellers dream: free attractions. There's nothing better when you're on a budget than doing things 100% for free. It allows you to see a country and still stick to your budget. When I was in Paris a little while ago, I was able to... Continue Reading →
7 Days, 7 Tips: Budget Travel #2 (Cut The Eating Out).
Happy Tuesday! Today we're going to be talking about one of my all time favourite things; FOOD. Eating out while travelling can quickly become a big expense, so it's important to be mindful of how often you eat out. If you eat out for every meal, you'll be getting through your budget very quickly. This... Continue Reading →
7 Days, 7 Tips: Budget Travel #1 (Do Your Research).
Welcome to day one of this "7 Days, 7 Tips" series on budget travel! Today's tip is "Do Your Research", which for me is the golden rule to budget travel. I know a lot of backpackers don't like to plan too far in advance and prefer to "go with the flow", and in part I... Continue Reading →
7 Days, 7 Tips: Budget Travel Week.
My 7 Days, 7 Tips series is back! If you're new here you might have not heard of it, but it's pretty straightforward. For 7 consecutive days I'm giving you 7 tips on a certain topic. I've done this twice before, on the topics of anxiety and exam stress. I really enjoy writing these posts... Continue Reading →