Welcome to The Frugal Explorer
Your one stop shop for all things personal finance, frugal travel, side hustles & exploring the FIRE movement!
The Woman Behind The Keyboard

Hi, hello, welcome it’s me, Jess, the one woman show behind The Frugal Explorer (formerly Budget Student Traveller). I am passionate about saving money, living frugally and travelling on a budget. Here to share the things I’ve learnt along the way, my experience, tips & tricks on all the things school forgot to teach us about money!
Welcome to my little corner of the internet, I hope you stick around!
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New On The Blog
- I’ve Saved Over £11k On Flights Using Avios Points – Here’s How To Get Started
- The Actual Costs Of The Viral Spa Trip To Therme Bucharest
- Cashback.co.uk Review: Make Money Doing Easy Online Tasks
- Is Custard Legit?: How To Make £100 On The Site
- AmeriCamp Discount – Get £30 off the fees!
- Stride: Get Free Uber Eats or Ubers By Answering Surveys
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What does that mean?
Money Coaching will encompass 1-to-1 sessions that will help you build a positive relationship with your money, grow your financial confidence, make a money plan and walk away with actionable steps that will ensure you succeed!
Interested?
Read more about the services on offer here.