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Travel & Money Tips

I’ve spent nearly a decade solo travelling the world and I’ve learnt a lot of lessons along the way. 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

One of the questions I get asked the most is about how I manage to save so much money for travel. There’s so many answers to this question, from finding work online, creating new ways of making money to living within my means, budgeting well and cutting out unnecessary expenses. Check out these blog posts for all my best tips for boosting your bank balance so you can live your best travelling life:
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Travel Resources

Ever wondered how I manage to snag SUCH great travel deals and save so much on accommodation, airfare and travel? my Travel Resources will give you access to all my favourite booking websites and all the best places to get travel essentials on a budget. My goal is to help you save money so you can spend more on your adventures once you arrive.
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Saving money for travelling

Travelling on a budget

It’s not all about saving money, it’s about making that money stretch as far as possible. Why travel for a weekend when you can go for a week? Why not make that money go further and plan a gap year? I’ve got so many great tips for saving money while travelling such as finding free activities and making budget-friendly choices. I’ve also got plenty of advice for booking travel and how you can save money on flights and accommodation to then spend on enjoying yourself!

Travelling on a budget

Preparing for travel

It can often feel like you’ll never be completely prepared for a big trip, there’s so many things to think about. But I’ve got you with these guides on everything from what to pack and the things you need to know before you travel alone for the first time. I’ve got the ultimate backpacker to-do list which lists all the things to think about before a gap year or long-term trip. I’ve also shared exactly what motivated me to travel and how I put that decision into action.

Preparing for travel

Travel Essentials

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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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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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