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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Vines ____ We had never associated Switzerland with wine before, but that all changed after a walk through the vines of Vaud. Extending all the way from the shores of Lake Geneva to the Swiss Alps, these patchwork quilts of green cover the land in some surprising places. And they're all responsible for producing Chablais wine! We learned this on the afternoon after the thunderstorms had cleared, as we walked the ten kilometre vineyard trail between the picturesque towns of Ollon and Aigle. After working up a thirst and taking too many photos of grapes, it only seemed right to finish off the day with a glass (bottle, actually) of the local tipple. ____ We visited Switzerland on a campaign with @myswitzerland #inLovewithSwitzerland @myvaud #MyVaud #aigletourisme #myswitzerland #visitswitzerland #hiking #swisshikes
Noto ____ Given that it's a UNESCO site and labelled as the capital of Baroque on the island, it shouldn't be a surprise that this was the prettiest town we visited in Sicily. However, the creation of Noto's beauty only arrived through destruction. An earthquake wreaked havoc across southern Sicily in 1693, and reduced several towns and cities into rubble and dust. Thousands died, and an island mourned. The response was to rebuild, redesign, and renew. This effort coincided with the architectural revival of the Baroque period, and Noto and nearby towns draw countless visitors to marvel at their beauty. If you're planning a summer or off-season trip to Sicily, then we think you should say yes to Noto. #TheConstantlyCurious #Noto #Sicily ____ #sicilia #prettylittleitaly #ig_italia #postcardfromitaly #sicilianjourney #theprettycities #cntraveler #letsgosomewhere #stayandwander #wanderoften #roamtheplanet #theglobewanderer #darlingescapes #IlikeItaly #Italymagazine #suitcasetravels #postcardplaces #dametraveler #girlsborntotravel #ladiesgoneglobal #girlslovetravel #wearetravelgirls #speechlessplaces #theeverygirltravels #globelletravels #mydomainetravels #takemethere
Swiss ____ When the mountains call, you have to pick up. We touched down in the UK last night after a refreshing week of summertime hiking in Switzerland's pure and unadulterated outdoors. You already know how much we love to get our boots on and hit the trails when we travel, but to be able to walk in the shadow of sharp Alpine peaks and through the soft grassy valleys hollowed out by the glaciers of another age was a dream fulfilled. Mountain lakes, the wild flowers, the chime of cow bells being carried in the crisp air, and shafts of billowy breaking light all came together perfectly on the morning this picture was taken, as we left our hut high up in the Italian-speaking southern region of Ticino. As we walked on slowly into the mountains, we remembered to look back at the beauty of what had come before. And to stop, and contemplate the beauty which would surely lie ahead. ____ We visited Switzerland on a campaign with @myswitzerland #inLovewithSwitzerland @ticinoturismo #hikeTicino #ticinomoments #myswitzerland #visitswitzerland #hiking #swisshikes
August ____ Beautiful summer scenes from Cefalu, a popular town in the north of Sicily that really surprised us. As you may have seen on Stories, we've bought some new kit and are off on another adventure tomorrow. It's actually to a country which neither of us has visited before, and we're going to be discovering it on foot and via train over nine days. Excitements levels are VERY high! We also realised that the next three countries we are visiting are all in Europe, but none of them use the Euro as currency. Anybody think they can guess all three!? #TheConstantlyCurious ____ #Sicily #sicilia #prettylittleitaly #ig_italia #postcardfromitaly #sicilianjourney #theprettycities #passionpassport #cntraveler #traveldeeper #letsgosomewhere #stayandwander #wanderoften #roamtheplanet #theglobewanderer #darlingescapes #postcardsfromaroundtheworld #IlikeItaly #Italymagazine #instagramitalia #suitcasetravels #welltravelled #postcardplaces #somewheretravel #beautifuldestinations #igersitalia #mydomainetravels #anotherescape #exploreobserveshare
Bday ____ Today is all about this girl. My better half, my travel buddy, my stubborn mule (that's a compliment), and the person who keeps the Along Dusty Roads show on the road better than I ever could. HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMILY! You can eat as many pickles as you want today. #TheConstantlyCurious
flâneur ____ (n) A person who walks the city in order to experience it; one who wanders aimlessly but enjoyably, observing life and his surroundings. Andrew first came across this word whilst living in Paris ten years ago, and it's our very favourite one from the travel lexicon. Although there are various definitions floating around, we think the above perfectly captures the spirit and art of doing something, whilst doing absolutely nothing. Give us our cameras, a new city, some coins in our pockets, a drop of sunshine, cute dogs to stalk, and no schedule to stick to, and you'll have two very happy flâneurs. Advertisement | Emily is wearing the new @mahabis flow outdoor slipper #mahabismoments #mahabisflow #sponsored ____ #theconstantlycurious #sicilia #prettylittleitaly #ig_italia #postcardfromitaly #sicilianjourney #theprettycities #cntraveler #letsgosomewhere #stayandwander #wanderoften #roamtheplanet #theglobewanderer #darlingescapes #IlikeItaly #Italymagazine #suitcasetravels #postcardplaces #dametraveler #girlsborntotravel #ladiesgoneglobal #girlslovetravel #wearetravelgirls #speechlessplaces #theeverygirltravels #globelletravels #mydomainetravels