Gap Year
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September 2022 Money Review
One month down, only eleven left of my gap year! Crazy how fast time flies when you are professionally unemployed 😂 But the end of the month means only one thing on this blog – time for a September money review! September did not really go to plan but I made the most of the situation. I ended up staying an extra two weeks with my parents because a housesit got cancelled. This was one I had organised with a friend so I wasn’t covered by any guarantee like I am when I housesit through Trusted Housesitters. But this meant for a very cheap month. This will be the last…
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Travel Hacking a £145 Flight to NYC
Yep, you read that right, £145!! For a flight from London to New York worth £1,800. Do I sound smug? I’m feeling a little smug. But getting a deal like this has been twelve months in the making. How? Two words – travel hacking. Disclaimer – This post may contain affiliate or referral links which means I might receive a commission if you follow them. This comes at no extra cost to you! What is travel hacking? Travel hacking is the art of collecting points (such as BA’s Avios) which are then redeemed for discounted travel. Travel hacking is very popular in the US but there are deals to be…
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How I Plan To Only Spend £5k On My Gap Year
Yes, you did read that correctly! I am planning to spend only five thousand pounds on my gap year. Which will be a yearlong round the world trip. That works out to just over £13 per day! Want to know how? Keep reading. In this post, I am going to share five things that will help me stick to budget and still enjoy every single moment! Disclaimer – This post includes some affiliate links which means that I may receive a commission if you use them. This comes at no extra cost to you <3 Firstly, I must acknowledge that I only feel comfortable setting such a tight budget because…
