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How to travel for free around the world!

How to travel for free around the world!

Dated: August 17, 2020

This sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? But there are many ways that you can save money and travel for free, or very cheap. I’m not talking about travel hacking with credit cards, I’m talking about the different methods that will save you tons of money and get you free travel! And you don’t even have to live… Read More

Posted Under: Travel Advice, Travel Budget, Travel Planning

Boost your travel fund by cutting out these 10 things

Boost your travel fund by cutting out these 10 things

Dated: August 3, 2020

When you’re saving money for travel, it’s easy to get a little impatient as you watch the numbers slowly rising each month in your bank account. If you’re putting away a chunk of your wages every month then that’s great! But there are other ways that you can boost your travel fund, too. I’ve talked previously about splitting your expenses… Read More

Posted Under: Travel Advice, Travel Budget, Travel Planning

8 Free and cheap things to do in Pai, Thailand

8 Free and cheap things to do in Pai, Thailand

Dated: June 15, 2020

Pai has to be one of my favourite places in all of Thailand. Nestled in a valley on the banks of a river in the mountains of Northern Thailand, it has a peaceful, laid-back atmosphere which differs hugely from the islands and beaches in the south of the country. The area boasts incredible views; lush rice paddies, waterfalls, canyons, hot… Read More

Posted Under: Destinations, Thailand, Travel Budget

10 Free things to do in Napier, New Zealand

10 Free things to do in Napier, New Zealand

Dated: May 11, 2020

Napier is not often considered one of the must-see destinations on a trip to New Zealand. Located on the central east coast of the North Island, it is usually skipped in favour of Taupō, Tongariro and Taranaki. But Napier is actually a lovely coastal town with a unique style where you can relax for a while and take a breath… Read More

Posted Under: Destinations, New Zealand, Travel Budget

13 Free & cheap things to do in Sydney

13 Free & cheap things to do in Sydney

Dated: February 10, 2020

As the state capital of New South Wales and the most populated city in Australia, Sydney is a big draw for tourists. With its beautiful beaches and iconic architectural structures, it features heavily in promotional material for Australia, and is therefore the place people usually think of first. I lived and worked in the Sydney area for a number of… Read More

Posted Under: Australia, Destinations, Travel Budget

Workaway: an introduction to work exchange

Workaway: an introduction to work exchange

Dated: September 2, 2019

As a traveller on a budget, I’ve found that a work exchange with Workaway is a great way to travel. And you don’t have to spend much money at all! The website connects volunteers with hosts who provide accommodation and food in exchange for a few hours’ work per day. I’ve used the site twice so far; once in Thailand… Read More

Posted Under: Travel Advice, Travel Budget, Travel Planning, Working Abroad

9 Essential Free Travel Apps

9 Essential Free Travel Apps

Dated: August 5, 2019

These days, our phones are like Swiss Army Knives: they can do just about anything you want them to! When it comes to travel, we can load up our phones with some awesome travel apps to make our trip easier and more enjoyable. And the best thing is that most of them are absolutely free! Here, I’ve listed the travel… Read More

Posted Under: Travel Advice, Travel Budget, Travel Planning

How to save money while travelling: 14 simple tips

How to save money while travelling: 14 simple tips

Dated: July 8, 2019

Updated December 6, 2020 I firmly believe that anyone can (and SHOULD) travel, no matter their budget. I have never had a large amount of funds throughout all of my years of travelling. As a result of this I am very used to saving money wherever I can to keep me going on my long-term travel adventures. And I want… Read More

Posted Under: Travel Advice, Travel Budget, Travel Planning

How to actually save money for travel

How to actually save money for travel

Dated: May 27, 2019

Updated September 13, 2020 If you’ve ever dreamed of travelling but have never put those dreams into action, chances are high that a lack of funds is one of the major issues holding you back. I know it was for me! The idea of living and travelling in a different country without a means of income can be completely terrifying…. Read More

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It takes the right mindset, some determination and some planning, but it is totally possible.
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Day 327: My favourite motivation mantra ✨ When Day 327: My favourite motivation mantra ✨
When things get a little bit overwhelming, my favourite thing that calms me down is this tiny phrase: Let it be easy.
It has this magical effect on me. I just decide that it's going to be easy. That I don't need to stress about it, I can just do it. Because it'll be easy.
Yesterday I shared a lot of information about planning for long-term travel, which might have made you feel like you have a lot to do. It may have made you feel a bit overwhelmed.
So today, I want you to try to use the phrase "let it be easy", and tackle those tasks one step at a time.
Let each one be easy, then move on to the next. ✌🏻
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Day 326: Research - where to start?? Today's vide Day 326: Research - where to start??
Today's video is all about what you should be doing and thinking about when you first start travel planning.
There is a lot of very valuable information in this video and if you have any questions about any of it please feel free to send me a DM or leave a comment below! 🥰
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Day 325: You've got a friend in me 👯‍♀️ Day 325: You've got a friend in me 👯‍♀️
This is my regular call for your questions, concerns, nagging worries, things you've forgotten, anxieties, and anything else that's bothering you in terms of your travel plans!
It doesn't matter what it is, there are no stupid questions, so please don't be afraid to reach out.
Friends and family members don't get why you're doing this? You don't have to go through the planning phase on your own.
My DMs are always open. 💌
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Day 324: Paying with ease with Revolut 💳 *This Day 324: Paying with ease with Revolut 💳
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We're back from Amsterdam and our journey was slightly longer than it needed to be due to operational issues at Amsterdam airport and delays on the UK trains, but it was still pretty smooth and stress-free.
Today's video is about the Revolut card that we used for our entire trip without any fees and as if we were still at home.
It was SO easy to add money to the card and to use contactless wherever we went (too easy if anything 😂💸)!
If you're looking for a great travel card to use, I highly recommend @revolutapp.
*Again, not an AD.*
Spot the difference ➡️ It's our first wedding Spot the difference ➡️
It's our first wedding anniversary today! 🥳
I can't believe the first photo was taken a year ago, it feels like last month but also 5 years ago at the same time...
We've had some challenges come our way this year. It's not been easy. But having Theo by my side every step of the way has meant absolutely everything to me and, if anything, has made us even stronger.
I'm so proud to be able to call you my husband, Theo, and I know that I will continue to be proud for the rest of our lives together.
The third photo was taken on the day we reunited after many years apart. We realised that day that we couldn't just be friends anymore, that there was a spark that neither of us could ignore.
That was 9th August 2016. Exactly 5 years later, in 2021, we got married. ♥️
#firstweddinganniversary #alopeciaawareness #amsterdamtravel
Day 323: Anniversary in Amsterdam (and Haarlem) 🥂
Today was our last full day in Amsterdam, as well as our first wedding anniversary, and what a day it was!
After our usual morning ritual of visiting the spa before breakfast, we headed into Amsterdam Centraal to take some photos, before hopping on a train out to Haarlem.
Haarlem is a beautiful city to the west of Amsterdam and we thoroughly enjoyed the quieter, less touristy, more authentic Dutch atmosphere.
Back in Amsterdam this evening we boarded our canal boat tour and were steered around the city's canals while sipping on a cocktail and learning lots of interesting facts. 🍹
Tomorrow we'll be heading home again (boo) but not before one last trip to the spa!
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Day 322: Gardens and parks 🌱 Today was another Day 322: Gardens and parks 🌱
Today was another enjoyable and relaxing day in Amsterdam (if you call nearly 16,000 steps relaxing 😅).
After our (now daily) routine of visiting the spa before having breakfast, we made our way back into the centre of Amsterdam and to the Hortus Botanicus, or Botanical Gardens.
We then visited the Rijksmuseum (from the outside) and wandered around Museumplein before heading to Vondelpark, where we ate dinner, drank cocktails, and walked around the park before heading back to the hotel for more cocktails! 🍹🍹
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Day 321: An Amsterdam tourist day. Today's video Day 321: An Amsterdam tourist day.
Today's video is about our first full day in Amsterdam, which involved a trip to the Anne Frank House (highly recommended) and a wander around the city, followed by a full-on party at the Pride closing event! 🏳️‍🌈
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Day 328: It is possible... ☺️ I want to remin Day 328: It is possible... ☺️
I want to remind you that it is possible to live the life you've always dreamed about.
It takes the right mindset, some determination and some planning, but it is totally possible.
In today's video I'm sharing the most important thing you need to do NOW so that you can live your life with no regrets.
Make sure you remember to check out the free video training, Travel Plan The Easy Way, through the link in my bio.
Don't forget to:
♥️ Double tap
💬 Leave a comment
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#travelexpert #travelmentor #mindsetmentor #travelmindset #travelmotivation #mindsetmatters #travelplanning #travelplantheeasyway #travelplanningmadeeasy #itsnottoolate #livealifeyoulove #longtermtravel #worldtravel #firsttimetravel #firsttimetraveller #livefor365 #lastminutewanders
Day 327: My favourite motivation mantra ✨ When Day 327: My favourite motivation mantra ✨
When things get a little bit overwhelming, my favourite thing that calms me down is this tiny phrase: Let it be easy.
It has this magical effect on me. I just decide that it's going to be easy. That I don't need to stress about it, I can just do it. Because it'll be easy.
Yesterday I shared a lot of information about planning for long-term travel, which might have made you feel like you have a lot to do. It may have made you feel a bit overwhelmed.
So today, I want you to try to use the phrase "let it be easy", and tackle those tasks one step at a time.
Let each one be easy, then move on to the next. ✌🏻
Don't forget to:
♥️ Double tap
💬 Leave a comment
📤 Share with a friend
📥 Save it for later
💌 DM me to chat!
#travelexpert #travelmentor #mindsetmentor #travelmindset #travelmotivation #mindsetmatters #travelplanning #travelplantheeasyway #travelplanningmadeeasy #alopecia #letitbeeasy #longtermtravel #worldtravel #firsttimetravel #firsttimetraveller #livefor365 #lastminutewanders
Day 326: Research - where to start?? Today's vide Day 326: Research - where to start??
Today's video is all about what you should be doing and thinking about when you first start travel planning.
There is a lot of very valuable information in this video and if you have any questions about any of it please feel free to send me a DM or leave a comment below! 🥰
Don't forget to:
♥️ Double tap
💬 Leave a comment
📤 Share with a friend
📥 Save it for later
💌 DM me to chat!
#travelexpert #travelmentor #mindsetmentor #travelmindset #travelmotivation #mindsetmatters #travelplanning #travelplantheeasyway #travelplanningmadeeasy #longtermtravel #worldtravel #firsttimetravel #firsttimetraveller #livefor365 #lastminutewanders
Day 325: You've got a friend in me 👯‍♀️ Day 325: You've got a friend in me 👯‍♀️
This is my regular call for your questions, concerns, nagging worries, things you've forgotten, anxieties, and anything else that's bothering you in terms of your travel plans!
It doesn't matter what it is, there are no stupid questions, so please don't be afraid to reach out.
Friends and family members don't get why you're doing this? You don't have to go through the planning phase on your own.
My DMs are always open. 💌
Don't forget to:
♥️ Double tap
💬 Leave a comment
📤 Share with a friend
📥 Save it for later
💌 DM me to chat!
#travelexpert #travelmentor #mindsetmentor #travelmindset #travelmotivation #mindsetmatters #travelplanning #travelplantheeasyway #travelplanningmadeeasy #alopecia #travellingwithalopecia #longtermtravel #worldtravel #firsttimetravel #firsttimetraveller #livefor365 #lastminutewanders
Day 324: Paying with ease with Revolut 💳 *This Day 324: Paying with ease with Revolut 💳
*This is not an AD, just a recommendation from a genuine user*
We're back from Amsterdam and our journey was slightly longer than it needed to be due to operational issues at Amsterdam airport and delays on the UK trains, but it was still pretty smooth and stress-free.
Today's video is about the Revolut card that we used for our entire trip without any fees and as if we were still at home.
It was SO easy to add money to the card and to use contactless wherever we went (too easy if anything 😂💸)!
If you're looking for a great travel card to use, I highly recommend @revolutapp.
*Again, not an AD.*
Spot the difference ➡️ It's our first wedding Spot the difference ➡️
It's our first wedding anniversary today! 🥳
I can't believe the first photo was taken a year ago, it feels like last month but also 5 years ago at the same time...
We've had some challenges come our way this year. It's not been easy. But having Theo by my side every step of the way has meant absolutely everything to me and, if anything, has made us even stronger.
I'm so proud to be able to call you my husband, Theo, and I know that I will continue to be proud for the rest of our lives together.
The third photo was taken on the day we reunited after many years apart. We realised that day that we couldn't just be friends anymore, that there was a spark that neither of us could ignore.
That was 9th August 2016. Exactly 5 years later, in 2021, we got married. ♥️
#firstweddinganniversary #alopeciaawareness #amsterdamtravel
Day 323: Anniversary in Amsterdam (and Haarlem) 🥂
Today was our last full day in Amsterdam, as well as our first wedding anniversary, and what a day it was!
After our usual morning ritual of visiting the spa before breakfast, we headed into Amsterdam Centraal to take some photos, before hopping on a train out to Haarlem.
Haarlem is a beautiful city to the west of Amsterdam and we thoroughly enjoyed the quieter, less touristy, more authentic Dutch atmosphere.
Back in Amsterdam this evening we boarded our canal boat tour and were steered around the city's canals while sipping on a cocktail and learning lots of interesting facts. 🍹
Tomorrow we'll be heading home again (boo) but not before one last trip to the spa!
Don't forget to:
♥️ Double tap
💬 Leave a comment
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#travelexpert #travelmentor #mindsetmentor #travelmindset #travelmotivation #mindsetmatters #travelplanning #travelplantheeasyway #travelplanningmadeeasy #longtermtravel #worldtravel #amsterdamtravel #haarlem #anniversarytravel #travellingwithalopecia #alopeciantraveller #firsttimetravel #firsttimetraveller #livefor365 #lastminutewanders
Day 322: Gardens and parks 🌱 Today was another Day 322: Gardens and parks 🌱
Today was another enjoyable and relaxing day in Amsterdam (if you call nearly 16,000 steps relaxing 😅).
After our (now daily) routine of visiting the spa before having breakfast, we made our way back into the centre of Amsterdam and to the Hortus Botanicus, or Botanical Gardens.
We then visited the Rijksmuseum (from the outside) and wandered around Museumplein before heading to Vondelpark, where we ate dinner, drank cocktails, and walked around the park before heading back to the hotel for more cocktails! 🍹🍹
Don't forget to:
♥️ Double tap
💬 Leave a comment
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💌 DM me to chat!
#travelexpert #travelmentor #mindsetmentor #travelmindset #travelmotivation #mindsetmatters #travelplanning #travelplantheeasyway #travelplanningmadeeasy #longtermtravel #worldtravel #travellingwithalopecia #baldandproud #baldandbeautiful #alopeciaawareness #firsttimetravel #firsttimetraveller #livefor365 #lastminutewanders
Day 321: An Amsterdam tourist day. Today's video Day 321: An Amsterdam tourist day.
Today's video is about our first full day in Amsterdam, which involved a trip to the Anne Frank House (highly recommended) and a wander around the city, followed by a full-on party at the Pride closing event! 🏳️‍🌈
Don't forget to:
♥️ Double tap
💬 Leave a comment
📤 Share with a friend
📥 Save it for later
💌 DM me to chat!
#travelexpert #travelmentor #mindsetmentor #travelmindset #travelmotivation #mindsetmatters #travelplanning #travelplantheeasyway #travelplanningmadeeasy #iamsterdam #amsterdamtravel #amsterdampride #longtermtravel #worldtravel #firsttimetravel #firsttimetraveller #livefor365 #lastminutewanders
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