There are some people in the world that strongly believe having no money is no barrier to travel, and whilst we certainly agree that you don't need thousands to have an amazing experience, there is no denying that having even a small pot of money to fall back on will make life easier. If you know how to make that money go even further, well, that's the clever part!

We may not always travel on a shoe-string budget, we've certainly learnt a thing or two about seeing the world without spending a fortune - and we'll share it all here!

 
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how we avoid atm charges and bank fees when we travel
how we avoid atm charges and bank fees when we travel

Want to know our secret to travelling with no ATM or bank fees? Finally, there appears to be an answer...

So, you want to be an expat?
So, you want to be an expat?

Has your adventure brought you to the place of your dreams? If you have plans on turning your trip into a full time relocation abroad, then there are several financial and practical issues you have to consider.

beauty, bras and backpacking: being a girl on a budget
beauty, bras and backpacking: being a girl on a budget

Gone are the days of expensive face creams and indulgent shopping sprees. I managed like this for nine months, but then I had an epiphany.

how to travel smarter - six steps to using a budget app
how to travel smarter - six steps to using a budget app

There was no way we were going to be able to manage on a budget of £15 a day without knowing exactly where ever penny or peso was going, so we turned back to the budget app that kept us honest when we saving for this trip - MoneyWise. 

 

 

 

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Lake ____ You may remember that we recently ventured to the north of England for a few days of relaxation and exploration at Another Place, The Lake (advertisement). It was our first time together in the Lake District and, with the country's second largest lake and the beautiful outdoors right on our doorstep, we made the most of it. Andrew braved proper wild swimming in the depths, we took an old steamer across the water, and we hiked to the top of a blustery peak together with a trusty thermos of hot coffee to keep us warm, exquisite views to savour, and plenty of sheep to talk to along the way. And when we weren't out there being active, we were back in the hotel's gorgeous pool with views of the rolling hills or relaxing in the rather decadent confines of our cosy room (we still dream of that bathtub!). Thanks to @anotherplacehotels for a great experience and a wonderful stay. Swipe right to see more from our time in the Lake District. #AnotherPlaceTheLake #AnotherPlaceHotels #TheLakeDistrict ____ #TheConstantlyCurious #Ullswater #ThePlaceToBe #WeAreTheLakes #Cumbria #mydomainetravels #getoutandgather #verytandc #BoutiqueHotel #ForbesTravelGuide #CNTraveler #BeautifulHotels #CondenastTraveler #DameTravelerHotels #DesignMilkTravels #SuitcaseTravels #VisitEngland #DameTraveler #StayAndWander #SomewhereTravels #MyTinyAtlas #OMGB #TakeMeThere #DarlingEscapes #SpeechlessPlaces #LakeDistrictUK #WeLoveTheLakes
Mancora ____ Every afternoon, we would watch from our rickety balcony as the ocean tried to devour Mancora. Rare high-tides on the Pacific saw the surf crash upon the shore, and salt water flow into the dusty backstreets. With this desert beach-bum town perched precariously by the encroaching, shifting shoreline, we’re sure that one day the ocean will satisfy its appetite. But, for now, Mancora remains a popular spot for Peruvians and backpackers alike. For travellers, Mancora’s reputation as the biggest party town in Peru is either a reason to add it to your list, or to ensure you avoid it at all costs. For us, it had both effects; persuading us to stay away in 2015 but offering us a tempting home for the Christmas just gone. Arriving with relatively low expectations for its beach and overall vibe, Mancora actually took us by complete surprise. We didn’t find a place which had sold its soul to travellers who only cared about getting drunk, the beach really wasn’t as bad as we thought it would be, and, after weeks at altitude hiking in Peru and a few too many grey days, the sun on our backs was glorious. Though not without its flaws (it’s got a lot of litter and in parts feels like it’s in a state of being either half-built or half-demolished), Mancora is - whisper it - actually a pretty decent little place to hang out for a few days. #TheConstantlyCurious #Mancora ____ #letswander #suitcasetravels #visualscollective #exploretocreate #justgoshoot #peoplephotography #thephotosociety #lensculture #liveforthestory #mytinyatlas #natgeoyourshot #searchwandercollect #whatisee #thediscoverer #exploreobserveshare #stayandwander #discoversouthamerica #visitsouthamerica #thetraveltag #burnmyeye #one_shot_ #peopleoftheworld #somewheremagazine #dreamermagazine #eyeshotmag #documentlife #igersperu #discoverperu
Looking Back ____ If, ten years ago, you asked me where I would be now, chances are it wouldn't be working out of a delightful Airbnb in the Dolomites, running our own business and travelling full time. No, back then, I was a practising doctor working in the north of the UK. My future involved patients, long shifts and a conveyor belt of a career that I wasn't entirely certain I could get off. It was a future that terrified me, but one I stuck with for several more years. Now, I'm not telling you this to encourage you all to jack in your jobs and travel the world; that's a stupid suggestion. The world needs people that stay in one place and build a life - and there's nothing wrong with just travelling for fun. The reason for this caption is to show that just because you make one decision when you are 20, doesn't mean your entire life should be defined by it. It's okay to make stupid mistakes, to train for a job that you choose not to pursue, to fall in love with the wrong person or get to 40 and wonder what the hell you've been doing all your life. The important thing is having the courage to turn your world upside down and start a new chapter when every fibre in your being screams 'go for it!'. It may not always go to plan, but at least you'll never look back and wonder what if? #TheConstantlyCurious ____ #beautifuldestinations #theprettycities #tlpicks #sheisnotlost #dametraveler #exploremore #suitcasetravels #shewhowanders #femmetravel #letsgoeverywhere #postcardplaces #girlsborntotravel #ladiesgoneglobal #womenwhoexplore #girlslovetravel #wearetravelgirls #speechlessplaces #theeverygirltravels #globelletravels #CNtraveler #mydomainetravels #thediscoverer #forahappymoment #stayandwander #takemethere #athomeintheworld #widenyourworld #bologna #darlingescapes
Calanques ____ This glorious national park in the south of France is only open for a limited amount of time each year. By happy coincidence, that time coincided with our three weeks in Avignon and provided the perfect excuse to tear ourselves away from the laptops for a blissful day of hiking with the sun on our backs along rocky limestone cliffs. And yes, the water really is that blue. #TheConstantlyCurious ____ #suitcasetravels #letsgosomewhere #welivetoexplore #exploretocreate #lifeofadventure #seeyououtthere #exploreeverything #visualsofearth #discoverglobe #earthfocus #thediscoverer #youmustsee #passionpassport #prettyplaces #somewheretravels #cntraveler #stayandwander #openmyworld #wanderoften #darlingescapes #postcardplaces #mytinyatlas #visitsouthoffrance #ohprovence #travelfrance #jaimelafrance #myfrance #myprovence #provencelifestyle
Update ____ Hello strangers! We feel like every other post we write on here is an apology for not having posted for so long. In our defence, we've had a wonderfully busy last couple of weeks. Time in London catching up with family and friends, a wonderful few days in the Lake District hiking, relaxing and swimming in frigid lakes (it was way more fun than it sounds), a night in Milan, an incredible weekend at #Traverse19 drinking all the aperol spritz and spending time with friends we don't see nearly enough, and then a rock climbing adventure in Trentino. You'd think we'd need a break now wouldn't you? Instead, we've headed further north into the Dolomites to begin a week long independent road trip to seek out the landscapes we've been drooling over for the past couple of years. We write this from a hotel called 'Hell' that is anything but, looking out over mountain and forest views. It's kind of perfect. And, having never visited the mountainous regions of Europe before, looks quite unlike anything we've ever seen. Here's to an epic seven days - we can't wait! #TheConstantlyCurious ____ #cntraveler #espiritmag #nowherediary #minimalzine #imaginarymagnitude #stayandwander #justgoshoot #dreamermagazine #artofvisuals #theimaged #lensbible #FolkPortraits #themanity #somewheremagazine #unumfam #thinkverylittle #portrait_universe #maleportrait #archivecollectivemag #visualminimal #ourmomentum #viewfinder #moodyports #visualscollective #exploretocreate #thephotosociety #lensculture #exploreobserveshare
Nature ____ We miss nature. Really, really, really miss nature. We've adored exploring Europe's pretty towns and cities over the last couple of months but we need to see something green, walk through forests, climb mountains and breathe in the type of air found only amongst the trees. Inadvertently, after years of being, well, pretty reluctant hikers, we seem to have made ourselves sort of, well, actual hikers. We own the poles, we crave the feeling that only comes after a good day's trekking, and a significant number of summer's upcoming adventures have been based purely around the potential for a bloody good walk. As John Muir famously said, the mountains are calling and we must go... #TheConstantlyCurious ____ #suitcasetravels #shewhowanders #womenwhoexplore #peoplewhoadventure #sheisnotlost #girlsborntotravel #ladiesgoneglobal #womenwhoexplore #girlslovetravel #dametraveler #wearetravelgirls #theeverygirltravels #globelletravels #wearethewild #modernoutdoors #thewildnesstonic #RadGirlsLife #SheExplores #SheAdventures #anotherescape #weloveadventures #welivetoexplore #wildernessculture #passionpassport #exploremore #thegreatoutdoors #nextstopnature #adventureculture  #getoutstayout