• 08 2016 May

    Ways you can make money from your travels!

    Travel can be an expensive habit, but there are numerous ways you can profit from your travels. 1. Rent out your house. You might live in a 4 bedroom house at home but when you...

  • 13 2016 January

    Smart thinking! How I saved money on daily life in Turkey

    Most things in life come down to trial and error, and in the case of my recent summer in Turkey, finding out the best ways to live and the cheaper ways to do things was...

  • 18 2015 December

    Beyond the Smithsonian – Things to do in Washington DC

    The capital city of the United States of America is packed with things to see and do, and probably the most famous area is the historic and cultural Smithsonian. This is where you will find...

  • 18 2015 November

    Great walks of Scotland

    Scotland is one of the most dramatic, scenic, and downright beautiful countries in the world. You will struggle to find anywhere with as much rugged natural beauty as this, and the great news is that...

  • 20 2015 October

    How to eat/dine out in Turkey authentically

    When you go on holiday, it’s all too easy to head into the nearest restaurant that looks like it serves food you’re familiar with. It’s that age old comfort zone, the one that screams ‘just...

Viva Espana! Two days in Barcelona.

October 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

Of all the powerhouse cities in Europe, Barcelona has to be up there as one of the best. Full of continental flair, amazing shopping, fantastic night-life, delicious food, and culture in abundance, Barcelona is also perfectly placed to explore the local area a little further if the mood takes you. Of course, if you only...

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Paris, Paris! Two days in the French capital.

September 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

  If you’re lucky enough to visit Paris for a weekend, then you’re spoilt for choice in what to see and do. Two days will never be enough, but beggars can’t be choosers! You might be wondering where to start with planning your precious time in the French capital, so read on for a sample...

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My budget life in Turkey

August 29, 2014 | 0 Comments

I’ve never lived anywhere except Northern England and Australia so you can imagine it was a bit of a culture shock when I decided to up sticks and move to Turkey for a summer! I’d wanted to do this for a long time, and after securing myself a career break from my full time job...

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I’m not married but this is some advice I gave to a friend on this topic: If you want to travel more than your spouse does, it can cause some issues in relationships. Here are some ways around it: – Try each contributing the same portion of your salaries to your shared expenses. This means...

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