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My name is Sarah and I am the owner of Last Minute Wanders.
I started travelling on a budget in November 2012 and I haven't looked back!
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Featured Articles

Top 6 things to do in Cambodia

Living in a campervan: surviving van life long term

How to travel for free around the world!

12 Beautiful Hidden Gems in New Zealand

Connect with me on Instagram!

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New Zealand has some fantastic country huts for hi

New Zealand has some fantastic country huts for hikers to stay in and this is one of them! 🥾
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Located at Mt Heale on Great Barrier Island, this hut has some incredible views and, after watching the sun set behind Little Barrier Island in the distance, you can see every single star above you as there is no light pollution at all! 🌌
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Mt Heale Hut is on the Aotea Track but you can stop in here on a day walk too. I took this photo when we walked the Windy Canyon to Kaitoke Hot Springs day hike, which was so awesome we did it twice! ⛰
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Check out the link in my bio for a walk-through of the trail and look for New Zealand in the ‘Hiking’ section! ☝🏻😎
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#greatbarrierisland #aotea #thebarrier #hikingnz #mtheale #mthealehut #mthobson #hirakimata #hikenz #lovenz #travelnz #newzealandhikes #palmerstrack #countryhut #backcountryhut #dochut #travelblogger #hikinglover #lastminutewanders

Honestly, with views like this who couldn’t fall

Honestly, with views like this who couldn’t fall in love with Northern Thailand? 💚
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I took this photo on a walk through rural farmland to reach a waterfall just outside of the mountain town of Pai 🌱
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The most common way to get to Pai is by minibus from Chiang Mai, but being crammed into a vehicle with lots of other tourists and then hurtling around the 762 corners at stomach-churning speed is not always everyone’s cup of tea 🤢
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A much nicer, more relaxed way of getting there is by scooter, which is what we did on our last visit 🛵
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There’s no time limit, you can go at your own pace and you can stop at any of the natural attractions and coffee shops along the way ☕️
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You can even get your luggage dropped off in Pai by minibus so that you’re free to travel light! 🧳
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For more on this awesome road trip option, check out my link in bio and head for the Thailand section ☝🏻😎
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#dreamnowtravellater #dreamingoftravel #dreamyviews #northernthailand #pai #paithailand #pailife #viewsfordays #asiatravel #thailandtravel #chiangmaitopai #chiangmaitopairoadtrip #thailandroadtrip #thairoadtrip #lovepai #seasiatravel #lovethailand #mountaintown #travelblogger #lastminutewanders

I remember when I first decided to start saving mo

I remember when I first decided to start saving money to travel long term, images like this were my visual motivators. I could not WAIT to be able to say “I took this photo”. 💙
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One year later, I was sharing my own travel photos with the world (or maybe just my Facebook friends), and seven years later I’m continuing to do so! 📸
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So I guess you could say the visual motivation worked, amongst other things. 🏔
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In this week’s updated blog post I’m sharing with you my tried and tested tactics to ACTUALLY save money for travel. 💸
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Check out my link in bio and click on the ‘Budgeting’ section to have a read. 🤓
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#savemoneyfortravel #travelmoney #savingmoney #savingmoneytips #thriftytraveller #travelmore #traveltheworld #travelbudget #travelphotos #travelmemories #lovenz #nzsouthisland #glenorchy #kinloch #newzealandtravel #nztravel #paradise #paradiseduck

A lot of us are staying at home this year but you

A lot of us are staying at home this year but you may finally be starting to think about planning your future travels... ✈️
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On the blog today is a rework of an old post, updated with all the best info. 🤓
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Check out the link in bio and look for ‘13 Essential planning tips for long term travel’. ☝🏻
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#travelplanning #longtermtravel #travelplanningtips #travelplans #fulltimetravel #travelplanner #dreamnowtravellater #plannowtravellater #ontheroadagain #oldharryrocks #purbeckcoast #jurassiccoast #dorset #chalkstacks #travelblogger #lastminutewanders

The residents of Angkor Wat going about their dail

The residents of Angkor Wat going about their daily lives... 🐒
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Cambodia is a must-visit destination in any trip to Southeast Asia, not only for the incredible temples of ancient Angkor but also for fascinating culture, mouth-watering food, bustling towns, beautiful beaches and stunning islands. 🏝
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In today’s article on the blog, I’m running through my top 6 Cambodia destinations and why you should be adding them to your bucket list. 🗺
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Link in bio ☝🏻
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#angkorwat #templemonkeys #visitcambodia #lovecambodia #cambodiatravel #cambodiatravelguide #travelcambodia #southeastasia #travelsoutheastasia #angkortemples #visitasia #loveasia #dreamnowtravellater #travelblogger #lastminutewanders

Have you ever thought about living in a campervan

Have you ever thought about living in a campervan and travelling full time? 🚐
How about one that’s this small? 🚙
It’s the ultimate freedom and the ultimate practice for minimalist living!
This was our tiny home on wheels for over a year and we loved it so much! Sure, it was a little cramped, but we had so many good times ♥️
Check out today’s article on the blog about life in a tiny campervan. Link in bio ☝🏻
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#vanlife #campervan #campervanlife #tinyhomeonwheels #foreverroadtrippin #roadtrip #nzroadtrip #nzsouthisland #franzjosef #lifeontheroad #travelblogger #travellight #minimalistliving #ontheroad #lastminutewanders

Is this the whitest sand you’ve ever seen?! 💙

Is this the whitest sand you’ve ever seen?! 💙
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People often think that travel is only for the rich and the lucky, but if you’re following me then I hope I’m starting to make you see that that’s simply not the case.
.
In fact, there are many ways that you can experience incredible places like this for free!
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“How??”, I hear you cry.
Check out my new article on the blog: How to travel for free around the world!
It’s packed full of ways that you can create new and incredible travel memories for free (or really, really cheap).
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I’ve got you, my friend 😉💸
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Link in bio ☝🏻
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#freetravel #budgettravel #thriftytraveller #cheaptravel #travelforfree #travelonthecheap #freetrips #freeholiday #freevacation #travelonabudget #travelonashoestring #pukenui #northlandnz #nztravel #nznorthisland #whitesandbeach #nztrip #nzfinds #newzealandmustdo #travelblogger #lastminutewanders

If I wasn’t a Lord of the Rings fan, I never wou

If I wasn’t a Lord of the Rings fan, I never would have seen this view 😍
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The rocky hill on the left is Mt Sunday, aka Edoras!
It’s down the end of a very long gravel road but it is so worth the drive.
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I love finding places that are a little off the beaten track, and I found that travelling around New Zealand in a camper van was the best way to stumble across places that I never would have seen otherwise.
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On the blog today are 12 beautiful hidden gems that we found in New Zealand 💙
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Link in bio ☝🏻
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#mtsunday #edoras #ridersofrohan #rohan #lotr #lotrlocations #nzfinds #nzhiddengems #offthebeatentrack #newzealandtravel #newzealandsouthisland #mountsomers #nzmustdo #newzealand #vanlife #campervanlife

Before I started travelling, I thought that views

Before I started travelling, I thought that views like these were only ever going to be in my daydreams. 💭
How could I ever afford to travel to the other side of the world when I was only earning minimum wage and living paycheck to paycheck?
Eventually, I decided that enough was enough and I needed to come up with a plan or forever be unhappy with the way I was living.
I started cutting down on my spending, saving money wherever I could, and the following year I was backpacking around Southeast Asia having the time of my life. 🏝
6 years after that, I was still travelling and marvelling and this incredible glacier in New Zealand. 🏔
Is this your dream too? Are you struggling to figure out how you can save enough money to travel long term? 💸
On the blog today, you can check out my new article which will show you what you need to cut out to start saving money effectively! 🤑
Link in bio ☝🏻
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#savemoneyfortravel #budgettravel #thriftytraveller #boostyourtravelbudget #travelbudget #franzjosefglacier #newzealandwestcoast #nztravel #westcoastnz #southisland #southislandnz #travelblogger #lastminutewanders

When I’m travelling I love walking around a new

When I’m travelling I love walking around a new town or city and learning about the buildings and the culture.
But I very rarely do this for the places I know well in my own country of England.
Recently, I decided to become a tourist in Poole, where I’ve lived for almost 2 years (when I haven’t been off travelling) and I learned so much!
Poole has been an important town throughout history: in the 16th-19th centuries it had the highest number of ships trading with North America in the whole of England, and it’s located on the second largest natural harbour in the world after Sydney Harbour in Australia! 🇦🇺
I was so intrigued by Poole’s Old Town that I wrote a whole article on it, which you can read on the blog now!
Have you ever looked at your home town through the eyes of a tourist? 👀
Link in bio ☝🏻
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#pooleoldtown #poole #pooledorset #dorsetlife #poolehistory #travelengland #visitengland #uktravel #historicalbuildings #guildhall #visitpoole #visitdorset #uklife #southcoast #southcoastengland #travelathome #touristathome #dreamnowtravellater #discoverathome #discoverdorset #discoveruk #travelblogger #uktravelblogger #lastminutewanders

New Zealand: the land of braided rivers, epic snow

New Zealand: the land of braided rivers, epic snow-capped mountains and wide valleys, lakes of the clearest blue water, volcanoes and steaming grounds, bubbling hot pools and giant geysers, beautiful beaches with sand of every colour, incredible sunrises and sunsets, towering waterfalls and intricate fiords. 💙
And with every season ranging from frozen snowy landscapes to scorching beach days, how can you know what to pack for a trip to this magical world? 🗺
Head to the link in my bio to read my new Luggage List, especially written for the land of the long white cloud 🇳🇿☝🏻
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#newzealandfinds #packingguide #packinglist #luggagelist #packingfornewzealand #packingfornz #lakehawea #lovenz #nztravel #beautifulnz #landofthelongwhitecloud #aotearoa #nzsouthisland #lovetravel #dreamnowtravellater #destinationinspiration #travelblogger #thriftytraveller #lastminutewanders

How lucky am I to have the Jurassic Coast right on

How lucky am I to have the Jurassic Coast right on my doorstep??
When I’m missing travelling, all I have to do is get myself to the ocean to realise that, actually, England is pretty beautiful too 💙
I didn’t know that it was possible to do a loop walk between Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door until recently, but there is now a one-way system in place which means this is the only option if you want to do the walk.
It was so beautiful that I think I’ll continue to do it this way even once the one-way system is removed 🥰
Check out the link in my bio for a full walkthrough of the loop walk, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door ☝🏻
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#durdledoor #lulworthcove #lulworth #jurassiccoast #lovedorset #dorsetcoast #dreamnowtravellater #travelengland #traveluk #visitengland #southcoastengland #lovebritain #lovegreatbritain #travelathome #hikingguide #dorsethikes #ukhikes #lovehome #travelblogger #travelbloggerlife #lastminutewanders

With continuing restrictions on overseas travel, I

With continuing restrictions on overseas travel, I think this year will be all about road trips! 🛣
Believe it or not, we lived in this cosy little home on wheels for over a year as we travelled around New Zealand. Our whole life was a road trip!
We cooked, ate, slept, watched Netflix and explored an entire country... I even created Last Minute Wanders from inside this car!
Today’s post on the blog is the ultimate road trip packing guide, all based on personal experience.
Check it out through the link in my bio ☝🏻☺️
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#dreamnowtravellater #theyearoftheroadtrip #roadtrip2020 #roadtripessentials #roadtrippackinglist #ultimateroadtrip #vanlife #camperlife #roadtrip #travelathome #domestictravel #ontheroadagain #newzealandtravel #nzmustdo #nzfinds #lakepukaki #aorakimountcook #nzroadtrip #travelblogger #lastminutewanders

I’m really enjoying getting out again and explor

I’m really enjoying getting out again and exploring close to home and I’m so thankful to be living in such a beautiful area 💙
Today we visited Wareham Forest, and I can’t believe we’ve never come here before!
Are you exploring more close to home too?
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#dreamnowtravellater #exploringathome #travelathome #warehamforest #wareham #dorsetlife #traveldorset #southcoastengland #uktravel #visituk #visitengland #travelengland #inthewoods #travelblogger #uktravelblogger #lastminutewanders

A lot of people skip New Zealand’s Northland as

A lot of people skip New Zealand’s Northland as it’s north of Auckland and most want to head south from there.
We spent a whole month in this region and it was glorious! 🌅
This week’s blog post isn’t just about Northland, but the best bits of the whole of New Zealand’s North Island (including Northland).
Link in bio 😎☝🏻
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#dreamnowtravellater #travelnewzealand #lovenz #90milebeach #northland #northislandnz #newzealandbeaches #kaitaia #beachsunset #nzmustdo #nztravel #nznorthisland #beachlife #travelblogger #lastminutewanders

Today marks two years since we left the UK for New

Today marks two years since we left the UK for New Zealand. We weren’t expecting to be back quite as early as we were, but socially distanced beach days with family are still pretty darn good 🏖🌞
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#beachdays #dorsetcoast #alumchine #stillmissingnz #nzanniversary #bournemouth #jurassiccoast #beachlife #travelathome #dreamnowtravellater #travelblogger #lastminutewanders

Ahh Australia 💙 Okay, so we’re not allowed to

Ahh Australia 💙
Okay, so we’re not allowed to travel there right now, but we can still dream for the future, right?
This week’s blog post is an awesome packing guide for this beautiful land down under, for when those borders start opening again 🤞🏻🌏
Link in bio ☝🏻
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#dreamnowtravellater #australia #packingguide #luggagelist #travelaustralia #packinglist #melbournelove #packingforaustralia #albertparkmelbourne #lastminutewanders

It felt so good to get out into nature and up on t

It felt so good to get out into nature and up on the hills this weekend for the first time since lockdown started.
Devon is absolutely gorgeous and I’m lucky that it’s not too far away! I definitely plan to get out and about a bit more in future and enjoy the beautiful south west of England 💙
Who else is starting to travel a bit further afield as restrictions gradually ease?
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#travelathome #devonlove #southwestengland #countryliving #countrysideandfarmlife #dreamnowtravellater #lastminutewanders #devonuk

Pai is still one of my absolute favourite places i

Pai is still one of my absolute favourite places in Thailand. 💚
Its stunning landscape holds mountains, lush rice paddies, waterfalls, hot springs and a canyon, among many more! 🌴
It’s pretty popular with backpackers for its laid back vibe and the food is amazing 😋
And it’s so easy to explore Pai on a budget! On the blog today is a full guide to the free and cheap activities on offer in this awesome mountain town 🌄
Link in bio ☝🏻
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#dreamnowtravellater #pai #paithailand #northernthailand #thailandtravel #paicanyon #hippievibes #seasiatravel #lastminutewanders

Long term travel may be THE DREAM, but it’s not

Long term travel may be THE DREAM, but it’s not actually all sunshine and rainbows 🌈
In fact, it can get pretty tough at times! No home comforts, no friends and family nearby, being constantly on the move: it can all take its toll after a while. 😴
On the blog today is a survival guide for long term travellers. Whether you’re currently away from home or you’re planning a long trip in the future, these are some important things to be aware of! 😎
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#survivalguide #travelsurvivalguide #longtermtravel #traveltipsandtricks #keepgoing #keeptravelling #lifeontheroad #continuoustravel #constanttravel #dreamnowtravellater #lastminutewanders

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New Zealand has some fantastic country huts for hi

New Zealand has some fantastic country huts for hikers to stay in and this is one of them! 🥾
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Located at Mt Heale on Great Barrier Island, this hut has some incredible views and, after watching the sun set behind Little Barrier Island in the distance, you can see every single star above you as there is no light pollution at all! 🌌
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Mt Heale Hut is on the Aotea Track but you can stop in here on a day walk too. I took this photo when we walked the Windy Canyon to Kaitoke Hot Springs day hike, which was so awesome we did it twice! ⛰
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Check out the link in my bio for a walk-through of the trail and look for New Zealand in the ‘Hiking’ section! ☝🏻😎
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#greatbarrierisland #aotea #thebarrier #hikingnz #mtheale #mthealehut #mthobson #hirakimata #hikenz #lovenz #travelnz #newzealandhikes #palmerstrack #countryhut #backcountryhut #dochut #travelblogger #hikinglover #lastminutewanders

Honestly, with views like this who couldn’t fall

Honestly, with views like this who couldn’t fall in love with Northern Thailand? 💚
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I took this photo on a walk through rural farmland to reach a waterfall just outside of the mountain town of Pai 🌱
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The most common way to get to Pai is by minibus from Chiang Mai, but being crammed into a vehicle with lots of other tourists and then hurtling around the 762 corners at stomach-churning speed is not always everyone’s cup of tea 🤢
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A much nicer, more relaxed way of getting there is by scooter, which is what we did on our last visit 🛵
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There’s no time limit, you can go at your own pace and you can stop at any of the natural attractions and coffee shops along the way ☕️
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You can even get your luggage dropped off in Pai by minibus so that you’re free to travel light! 🧳
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For more on this awesome road trip option, check out my link in bio and head for the Thailand section ☝🏻😎
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#dreamnowtravellater #dreamingoftravel #dreamyviews #northernthailand #pai #paithailand #pailife #viewsfordays #asiatravel #thailandtravel #chiangmaitopai #chiangmaitopairoadtrip #thailandroadtrip #thairoadtrip #lovepai #seasiatravel #lovethailand #mountaintown #travelblogger #lastminutewanders

I remember when I first decided to start saving mo

I remember when I first decided to start saving money to travel long term, images like this were my visual motivators. I could not WAIT to be able to say “I took this photo”. 💙
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One year later, I was sharing my own travel photos with the world (or maybe just my Facebook friends), and seven years later I’m continuing to do so! 📸
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So I guess you could say the visual motivation worked, amongst other things. 🏔
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In this week’s updated blog post I’m sharing with you my tried and tested tactics to ACTUALLY save money for travel. 💸
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Check out my link in bio and click on the ‘Budgeting’ section to have a read. 🤓
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#savemoneyfortravel #travelmoney #savingmoney #savingmoneytips #thriftytraveller #travelmore #traveltheworld #travelbudget #travelphotos #travelmemories #lovenz #nzsouthisland #glenorchy #kinloch #newzealandtravel #nztravel #paradise #paradiseduck

A lot of us are staying at home this year but you

A lot of us are staying at home this year but you may finally be starting to think about planning your future travels... ✈️
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On the blog today is a rework of an old post, updated with all the best info. 🤓
.
Check out the link in bio and look for ‘13 Essential planning tips for long term travel’. ☝🏻
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#travelplanning #longtermtravel #travelplanningtips #travelplans #fulltimetravel #travelplanner #dreamnowtravellater #plannowtravellater #ontheroadagain #oldharryrocks #purbeckcoast #jurassiccoast #dorset #chalkstacks #travelblogger #lastminutewanders

The residents of Angkor Wat going about their dail

The residents of Angkor Wat going about their daily lives... 🐒
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Cambodia is a must-visit destination in any trip to Southeast Asia, not only for the incredible temples of ancient Angkor but also for fascinating culture, mouth-watering food, bustling towns, beautiful beaches and stunning islands. 🏝
.
In today’s article on the blog, I’m running through my top 6 Cambodia destinations and why you should be adding them to your bucket list. 🗺
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Link in bio ☝🏻
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#angkorwat #templemonkeys #visitcambodia #lovecambodia #cambodiatravel #cambodiatravelguide #travelcambodia #southeastasia #travelsoutheastasia #angkortemples #visitasia #loveasia #dreamnowtravellater #travelblogger #lastminutewanders

Have you ever thought about living in a campervan

Have you ever thought about living in a campervan and travelling full time? 🚐
How about one that’s this small? 🚙
It’s the ultimate freedom and the ultimate practice for minimalist living!
This was our tiny home on wheels for over a year and we loved it so much! Sure, it was a little cramped, but we had so many good times ♥️
Check out today’s article on the blog about life in a tiny campervan. Link in bio ☝🏻
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#vanlife #campervan #campervanlife #tinyhomeonwheels #foreverroadtrippin #roadtrip #nzroadtrip #nzsouthisland #franzjosef #lifeontheroad #travelblogger #travellight #minimalistliving #ontheroad #lastminutewanders

Is this the whitest sand you’ve ever seen?! 💙

Is this the whitest sand you’ve ever seen?! 💙
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People often think that travel is only for the rich and the lucky, but if you’re following me then I hope I’m starting to make you see that that’s simply not the case.
.
In fact, there are many ways that you can experience incredible places like this for free!
.
“How??”, I hear you cry.
Check out my new article on the blog: How to travel for free around the world!
It’s packed full of ways that you can create new and incredible travel memories for free (or really, really cheap).
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I’ve got you, my friend 😉💸
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Link in bio ☝🏻
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#freetravel #budgettravel #thriftytraveller #cheaptravel #travelforfree #travelonthecheap #freetrips #freeholiday #freevacation #travelonabudget #travelonashoestring #pukenui #northlandnz #nztravel #nznorthisland #whitesandbeach #nztrip #nzfinds #newzealandmustdo #travelblogger #lastminutewanders

If I wasn’t a Lord of the Rings fan, I never wou

If I wasn’t a Lord of the Rings fan, I never would have seen this view 😍
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The rocky hill on the left is Mt Sunday, aka Edoras!
It’s down the end of a very long gravel road but it is so worth the drive.
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I love finding places that are a little off the beaten track, and I found that travelling around New Zealand in a camper van was the best way to stumble across places that I never would have seen otherwise.
.
On the blog today are 12 beautiful hidden gems that we found in New Zealand 💙
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Link in bio ☝🏻
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#mtsunday #edoras #ridersofrohan #rohan #lotr #lotrlocations #nzfinds #nzhiddengems #offthebeatentrack #newzealandtravel #newzealandsouthisland #mountsomers #nzmustdo #newzealand #vanlife #campervanlife

Before I started travelling, I thought that views

Before I started travelling, I thought that views like these were only ever going to be in my daydreams. 💭
How could I ever afford to travel to the other side of the world when I was only earning minimum wage and living paycheck to paycheck?
Eventually, I decided that enough was enough and I needed to come up with a plan or forever be unhappy with the way I was living.
I started cutting down on my spending, saving money wherever I could, and the following year I was backpacking around Southeast Asia having the time of my life. 🏝
6 years after that, I was still travelling and marvelling and this incredible glacier in New Zealand. 🏔
Is this your dream too? Are you struggling to figure out how you can save enough money to travel long term? 💸
On the blog today, you can check out my new article which will show you what you need to cut out to start saving money effectively! 🤑
Link in bio ☝🏻
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#savemoneyfortravel #budgettravel #thriftytraveller #boostyourtravelbudget #travelbudget #franzjosefglacier #newzealandwestcoast #nztravel #westcoastnz #southisland #southislandnz #travelblogger #lastminutewanders

When I’m travelling I love walking around a new

When I’m travelling I love walking around a new town or city and learning about the buildings and the culture.
But I very rarely do this for the places I know well in my own country of England.
Recently, I decided to become a tourist in Poole, where I’ve lived for almost 2 years (when I haven’t been off travelling) and I learned so much!
Poole has been an important town throughout history: in the 16th-19th centuries it had the highest number of ships trading with North America in the whole of England, and it’s located on the second largest natural harbour in the world after Sydney Harbour in Australia! 🇦🇺
I was so intrigued by Poole’s Old Town that I wrote a whole article on it, which you can read on the blog now!
Have you ever looked at your home town through the eyes of a tourist? 👀
Link in bio ☝🏻
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#pooleoldtown #poole #pooledorset #dorsetlife #poolehistory #travelengland #visitengland #uktravel #historicalbuildings #guildhall #visitpoole #visitdorset #uklife #southcoast #southcoastengland #travelathome #touristathome #dreamnowtravellater #discoverathome #discoverdorset #discoveruk #travelblogger #uktravelblogger #lastminutewanders

New Zealand: the land of braided rivers, epic snow

New Zealand: the land of braided rivers, epic snow-capped mountains and wide valleys, lakes of the clearest blue water, volcanoes and steaming grounds, bubbling hot pools and giant geysers, beautiful beaches with sand of every colour, incredible sunrises and sunsets, towering waterfalls and intricate fiords. 💙
And with every season ranging from frozen snowy landscapes to scorching beach days, how can you know what to pack for a trip to this magical world? 🗺
Head to the link in my bio to read my new Luggage List, especially written for the land of the long white cloud 🇳🇿☝🏻
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How lucky am I to have the Jurassic Coast right on

How lucky am I to have the Jurassic Coast right on my doorstep??
When I’m missing travelling, all I have to do is get myself to the ocean to realise that, actually, England is pretty beautiful too 💙
I didn’t know that it was possible to do a loop walk between Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door until recently, but there is now a one-way system in place which means this is the only option if you want to do the walk.
It was so beautiful that I think I’ll continue to do it this way even once the one-way system is removed 🥰
Check out the link in my bio for a full walkthrough of the loop walk, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door ☝🏻
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With continuing restrictions on overseas travel, I

With continuing restrictions on overseas travel, I think this year will be all about road trips! 🛣
Believe it or not, we lived in this cosy little home on wheels for over a year as we travelled around New Zealand. Our whole life was a road trip!
We cooked, ate, slept, watched Netflix and explored an entire country... I even created Last Minute Wanders from inside this car!
Today’s post on the blog is the ultimate road trip packing guide, all based on personal experience.
Check it out through the link in my bio ☝🏻☺️
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I’m really enjoying getting out again and explor

I’m really enjoying getting out again and exploring close to home and I’m so thankful to be living in such a beautiful area 💙
Today we visited Wareham Forest, and I can’t believe we’ve never come here before!
Are you exploring more close to home too?
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A lot of people skip New Zealand’s Northland as

A lot of people skip New Zealand’s Northland as it’s north of Auckland and most want to head south from there.
We spent a whole month in this region and it was glorious! 🌅
This week’s blog post isn’t just about Northland, but the best bits of the whole of New Zealand’s North Island (including Northland).
Link in bio 😎☝🏻
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Today marks two years since we left the UK for New

Today marks two years since we left the UK for New Zealand. We weren’t expecting to be back quite as early as we were, but socially distanced beach days with family are still pretty darn good 🏖🌞
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Ahh Australia 💙 Okay, so we’re not allowed to

Ahh Australia 💙
Okay, so we’re not allowed to travel there right now, but we can still dream for the future, right?
This week’s blog post is an awesome packing guide for this beautiful land down under, for when those borders start opening again 🤞🏻🌏
Link in bio ☝🏻
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It felt so good to get out into nature and up on t

It felt so good to get out into nature and up on the hills this weekend for the first time since lockdown started.
Devon is absolutely gorgeous and I’m lucky that it’s not too far away! I definitely plan to get out and about a bit more in future and enjoy the beautiful south west of England 💙
Who else is starting to travel a bit further afield as restrictions gradually ease?
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Pai is still one of my absolute favourite places i

Pai is still one of my absolute favourite places in Thailand. 💚
Its stunning landscape holds mountains, lush rice paddies, waterfalls, hot springs and a canyon, among many more! 🌴
It’s pretty popular with backpackers for its laid back vibe and the food is amazing 😋
And it’s so easy to explore Pai on a budget! On the blog today is a full guide to the free and cheap activities on offer in this awesome mountain town 🌄
Link in bio ☝🏻
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Long term travel may be THE DREAM, but it’s not

Long term travel may be THE DREAM, but it’s not actually all sunshine and rainbows 🌈
In fact, it can get pretty tough at times! No home comforts, no friends and family nearby, being constantly on the move: it can all take its toll after a while. 😴
On the blog today is a survival guide for long term travellers. Whether you’re currently away from home or you’re planning a long trip in the future, these are some important things to be aware of! 😎
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