Travel & Money Tips

I've spent 10 years solo travelling the world on a budget. From my backpacking days to budget travelling, to now travel hacking and hunting down the best of travel deals for you. Here you’ll find my guides for saving money for travel and how to backpack on a budget. Advice on how to prepare for travel, what you need to know before you go and tips to help you when you’re there. Plus, tips for how to travel more sustainably, take amazing travel photos and even study online or work while you travel.

Saving money for travelling

Here's my guides for boosting your bank balance and saving more money for travel. From finding a side hustle for you, to better budgeting and how to save money for travel. Don't forget to download my FREE eBook on saving up to £10k for travel >>>
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Digital Travel Toolkit

Use my expert tops and budget travel hacks for scoring amazing deals on flights, accommodation, hotels and much more. I've been travelling the globe for over 10 years to 50+ countries, and I've created this Digital Travel Toolkit to help you save by using the brands I love (plus some great discount codes and unique deals!)
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Saving money for travelling

Travelling on a budget

It's not all about saving money – here I share my ultimate travel hacks and advice for getting more for your money. I share how to make budget-friendly choices and find free activities when travelling. I also share my top tips for booking flights and accommodation while making great savings to spend more on having fun on your next trip!

Travelling on a budget

Preparing for travel

Travel Essentials

Here's my top four travel essentials that I've travelled with worldwide. I only recommend products that I use and love, so consider these tried and tested for you. Here's my best travel bag and entertainment recommendations:

Travel Essentials

Travel photography

Capturing my travels in beautiful photos and videos is one of my favourite things to do, I often joke I was born a content creator! I think even if it weren’t for this travel blog, I would still love travel photography and snapping my favourite moments. I’ve become a real pro at getting perfect solo travel photos no matter where I go, so in this section I share all my best tips, my photography equipment of choice and much more to help you get those Instagrammable shots.

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The Solo Female Travel Handbook!

Real, raw, honest advice from a woman who has been solo travelling the globe for 7+ years. If you've ever dreamt of becoming a fearless woman who travels – The Solo Female Travel Handbook is the best friend you never knew you needed. This book is a tool to help you feel empowered, safe and confident when you travel alone. Aimed at first-time or wannabe solo female travellers – this book contains every scrap of advice that I've learned the hard way. Sharing authentic travel experiences, fears and worries from real women, while providing expert advice for avoiding or coping with sticky situations. It’s packed with practical advice to help you prepare for your solo adventures – get your copy now!
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Studying & working
while travelling

Thinking of combining travel with working or studying? There are so many options for visas, study programs and work abroad schemes. Check out my post on teaching English as a foreign language and how you can get your TEFL. Or explore digital nomad jobs and options for working remotely, distance learning courses for studying online, or even pet sitting as an option.
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Travelling sustainably

We all want to do our bit for the environment and to help our beautiful planet. We have a duty to protect the world we explore by travelling as sustainably as possible. That can manifest in different ways, from travelling in slower and more considered ways, to making more ethical choices about food, activities and clothing. Here’s some ideas for how you can incorporate sustainability into your next adventure:

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