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  • Summer Camp,  Travel Spending Diaries

    Working at Summer Camp in the USA: Spending Diary

    August 27, 2025 /

    I just spent 10 weeks working at summer camp in the USA and here’s a breakdown of every penny I spent whilst out there. Housing Housing is included in my contract so I spent a grand total of £0 on rent & bills during my 10 weeks working at summer camp. The free accommodation is one of the best parts about working seasonal gigs! Not having to pay for accommodation for a big bulk of the year is one of the reasons I’m able to travel so much and still save a healthy percent of my income. Accommodation = £0 Read next: 5 Ways to Land a Summer Camp Counselor…

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  • Travel,  Travel Spending Diaries

    The Actual Costs Of The Viral Spa Trip To Therme Bucharest

    April 22, 2025 /

    If your socials algorithm is anything like mine, I’d bet you’ve seen the viral spa Therme, Bucharest a couple of times! For a month or so, I couldn’t watch reels without seeing a bunch of Therme content and the idea stuck. I looked for ways to experience it for myself and it wasn’t long before the perfect opportunity arose – a surprise birthday treat for my mum! So off we went! But how much did the viral spa trip actually cost? Let’s break it down… Return flights = £191.37 (£63.79pp) We flew direct to Bucharest from Birmingham for £63.79 each. This was hand luggage only as we were only travelling…

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  • Travel Spending Diaries

    Dublin Spending Report – Is It Really That Expensive?

    February 26, 2024 /

    A few weeks ago, I spontaneously decided to book a little solo city break to Dublin after finding cheap flights on Skyscanner. I’d always wanted to visit Dublin but it had never worked out. Considering how close I live and my family’s links to the country, I’m shocked it’s taken 23 years to visit Ireland. After seeing the flights and already planning on being in the city they were from it was a no brainer. Especially considering I have a travel fund, fully funded ready to go. So I went ahead and booked it! {Disclaimer – this post contains affiliate links meaning that I might earn a commission if you…

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Hi I’m Jess, the one woman show behind The Frugal Explorer!

I am obsessed with finding the weird and wonderful ways to make money online, stretching that money as far as it’ll go and travelling on a budget.

I am on a mission to visit 100 countries before I turn 30 whilst also working towards big money goals!

The Frugal Explorer exists to empower & help curious, budget-conscious adventurers to earn more, spend smart, and explore the world without going broke or sacrificing financial freedom!

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