Travel
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How to Visit Jigokundani Snow Monkey Park in Japan
Now this was something I didn’t even know I needed to put on my Japan bucket list. But it was honestly a highlight of my three week trip. The Snow Monkeys are adorable and this is a must see. Especially in Spring as the park will be full of baby monkeys. So how exactly can you visit the Jigokundani Snow Monkey Park? Let me explain more… Disclaimer – this post may contain affiliate links which means I might make a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps to support the site <3 What is the Jigokundani Snow…
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BOOSTED OFFER: 45k Bonus Points for New Amex Gold Cardholders
For a limited time, new Amex Gold Card users can unlock a huge 45k sign up bonus! You need to either be a new Amex cardholder or haven’t had one in the past 2 years plus you’ll need to spend £5k in the first six months to unlock the bonus. What can 45k bonus point get me? You can exchange Amex membership points for Avios at a 1-1 exchange rate, meaning this offer is worth 45k Avios. Alternatively, you could exchange the points for vouchers. 1k points equals a £5 voucher so for 45k points you can get £225 worth of vouchers. This is the equivalent of 4.5% cashback on…
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Is Trusted Housesitters Still Worth It With The NEW £9 Booking Fee?
As of January 2026, Trusted Housesitters has introduced a £9 booking fee that both the sitter and the pet owner have to pay when a sit is confirmed. This is paid per sit confirmation and is on top of the annual membership. With this additional cost in mind, it begs the question… is Trusted Housesitters still worth it? Let’s deep dive! Disclaimer – this post contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission if you follow any of the links. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps support the site. Thanks! What is Trusted Housesitters? Trusted Housesitters is a membership website which connects housesitters with…
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How Much is a Trip to Egypt & Jordan? Full Spending Breakdown
I have just got back from one of the BEST trips I’ve ever been on! 6 nights in Jordan & Egypt ticking off not one, not two but THREE major bucket list items! We floated in the Dead Sea, explored Petra AND saw the Great Pyramids of Egypt plus spent a night in the Wadi Rum desert. But how much did this trip of a lifetime cost? My initial budget for the trip was £1000 but how much did it actually cost? Let’s break it down… The Big Things First of all, let’s look at the costs of the big things we paid for before the trip had even began.…
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Wowcher Mystery Holiday Review – Is it worth it? Where to?
Disclosure: Please keep in mind that some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission. I link to these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours. £99 for a week in Bali, New York or even Dubai!! This deal is a budget travellers dream… or is it? Here is my full Wowcher mystery holiday review. When I saw this deal going around on social media, I thought it was a scam. It sounds far too good to be true… the…
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Sleeping At Heathrow Terminal 5: Everything You Need To Know
As I am writing this at 6.35am from one of London Heathrow airport many bougie airport lounges (thank you Trusted Housesitters for including lounge passes in your membership!) in terminal 5, it is safe to say that I survived. Want to know how it went sleeping at heathrow terminal 5? Keep on reading! I had a nights gap between a housesit ending and my flight to New York City so I initially looked into airport hotels. Wow they are so so expensive! We’re talking over £150 for a room at an airport hotel. One that I would have had to vacate at around 5am the next morning anyway because of…
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The 8 Best Bars in Antigua, Guatemala To Visit
Antigua, Guatemala will always be up there with one of the best cities I’ve ever been too! It has so much going for it, including being one of the best places to do a Spanish Immersion program but also a great place to find cute bars and speakeasys. I only spent two weeks in this incredible city in Central America but used my time very wisely and tried out a bunch of the best bars and cool coffee shops around the city. Full of cute cobblestone streets, Antigua is a very picturesque city that I could easily see myself basing myself in for an extended period of time. The city…
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AmeriCamp Costs: The Truth Behind Working At Summer Camp
Thinking of doing AmeriCamp? Here is the truth behind the costs of working at summer camp! Yes it’s true that working at a summer camp will be one of the best experiences are your life. But it’s also true that it’s not cheap to do. Especially as an international staff member! There are a lot of extra fees that need to be paid to legally work at a summer camp. So be prepare to barely break even in your first year. And in this post I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing all the juicy numbers. So what does doing the AmeriCamp program actually cost? Let’s break it down… AmeriCamp…
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Travel to NYC On A Budget: 10 Tips You Need To Know
New York City is one of my favourite places in the world and one I keep being drawn back to time and time again. It’s also on my 30 before 30 list as a place I’d love to live! Often ranked as one of the most expensive cities in the world, with the average tourist spending anywhere from $500-$2000+ on a weekend there, it’s not cheap. But travelling to NYC on a budget is 100% possible and with these easy tips you’ll be saving money left, right and centre. Disclaimer – this post may contain affiliate or referral links which means I may earn a small commission if you click…
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I got 5000 Bonus VirginRed Points With This Hack!
I got 5000 bonus VirginRed points with this very easy hack and you can too! Now, if you’ve seen any of my travel hacking posts before you know my wheelhouse is Avios. But when I saw this offer I simply couldn’t resist and I guess I now collect VirginRed points too 🙂 If like me, you’re UK based, you will more than likely already have a Tesco clubcard. And aside from the crazy discounts you’re getting from it, what do you with the points? I was kinda letting them sit in my account (and am ashamed to say I let £9 worth expire because I forgot about them 🫣) so…
