New Zealand is, without question, an expensive place - whether you're on a tight budget or not. But, epic nature, the kindest people you'll ever meet, and no shortage of activities make it worth seeing in your lifetime if you have the means to save, plan and travel. It may not be a 'budget destination', … Continue reading How to Travel New Zealand on a Budget
Budget Travel
10 Ways to Save Money on Any Trip
There are 365 days in a year and 52 weekends. If you’re like me, you look at those days and weekends as a lot of time to travel. A few years ago when I decided to prioritise travel, I knew I'd need to stop making excuses. I save for trips the same way I pay my … Continue reading 10 Ways to Save Money on Any Trip
10 Tips for Saving Money While Traveling in Norway
Norway, a country known for its indescribable natural beauty, and for being one of the most expensive places in the world. Norway hovers on many travellers 'to visit' lists for years- much like Japan, I've been told people are hesitant to visit because they've heard it's expensive. While planning my March/April bank holiday trip (the … Continue reading 10 Tips for Saving Money While Traveling in Norway
How to Score Cheap Inter-Europe Flights
Before moving to London, I'd traveled around Europe by train and plane to a few cities- London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Reykjavik, Berlin, Munich, Rome. I knew there were great deals to be found after scoring a $40 one-way flight from Munich to Paris, but I didn't fully understand just how great those deals were, or … Continue reading How to Score Cheap Inter-Europe Flights
Traveling Cheaply in Your 20s (or at any age)
For a lot of people, myself included, your 20s are a freeing decade. I’ve been able to explore things on my own, learn from my mistakes (and the mistakes of others), and take advantage of opportunities I may not be able to years from now. Often, people ask me how I’m able to travel so … Continue reading Traveling Cheaply in Your 20s (or at any age)
Traveling Often With a Full-Time Job
365 days in a year, 52 weekends. If you're like me, you look at those days and weekends as a lot of time to travel. Often, people ask me how I travel so much with a full time job. The sub-questions always lurking after someone asking that question: How can you afford that much travel?; … Continue reading Traveling Often With a Full-Time Job
My Must-Haves for Any Trip
Live and learn, so goes the old adage. It's been through trial and error, and listening to the advice of others, I've learned what works best for me to pack for any trip. The items in my current travel repertoire represent a lot of mistakes, but also great finds I'm excited to share to help … Continue reading My Must-Haves for Any Trip
12 Apps Essential for Any Trip
It's rare I fully disconnect when I travel. Although, I spend way less time on my phone when I'm exploring a destination, I do rely on it to help make the trip planning and actual traveling process easier. Usually, any photos, IG Stories, or the like come after I've returned from the trip and had … Continue reading 12 Apps Essential for Any Trip
Secrets to Packing Light
As exciting as traveling can be, it can also be very stressful, especially when it comes to packing. Confession: I'm a reformed over-packer. For years, I stuffed suitcases to the brim and considered carry-ons nice to have, but saw no way around checking luggage. A few years ago though, when airlines started charging for checked baggage, … Continue reading Secrets to Packing Light
How To Travel More
There are 365 days in a year and 52 weekends. If you're like me, you look at those days and weekends as a lot of time to travel. Often, people ask me how I'm able to travel so much. Beyond budgeting for it and putting in the work when it comes to planning, I recognize learning … Continue reading How To Travel More