Category Archives: Frugal Travel

Very Few Things Are Actually Free…

Posted on August 3, 2010 by

I help many friends with their finances, or more specifically, I help them budget. Last night I met up with one of these friends and she told me she had booked another holiday. I was quite surprised since she had … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Living, Frugal Travel, Personal Responsibility | 7 Comments

100 Ways To Save Money Part VII

Posted on July 15, 2010 by

For tips 1-60, please see this post! 61.  Don’t discount using a travel agent! For my stopover en route from volunteering overseas I looked at expedia, lastminute, laterooms and hote websites directly, I also phoned an independent travel agent! My … Continue reading →

Posted in 100 Ways To Save Money, Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Frugal Travel | 6 Comments

‘S Wonderful ‘S Marvelous

Posted on March 26, 2010 by

Ten months ago I sat down with one of my closest friends and organized her finances, it was no easy feat! With an income of £12,000 a year and a mortgage, she was struggling and never seemed to have any money left. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Frugal Living, Frugal Travel, Personal Responsibility, Single's Money | 18 Comments

New York Moments

Posted on January 17, 2010 by

Remembering the feeling of being at home; strolling through Central Park, sipping coffee at Dean & Deluca, visiting museums, galleries and exhibits and gazing at art which speaks to my soul, enjoying sweet treats from Magnolia Bakery, soaking in the sun … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the World in 80 Days, Frugal Travel, Holidays/Vacations | 14 Comments

Financially Savvy Fridays

Posted on December 11, 2009 by

I’ve had this post rambling around in my empty flu infested head for quite a while. As most of my friends near 30, I’ve noticed a trend emerging that worries me, almost all are preparing to purchase a house within … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Funds, Financially Savvy Fridays, Frugal Living, Frugal Travel, Goals, Housing | 3 Comments

It’s all about the jars…

Posted on October 28, 2009 by

This week I was away with my mum. We were not on holiday, not sight-seeing, not going anywhere particularly note worthy, but we both needed a little break prior to the mounting changes in my life (more on that soon), … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Living, Frugal Travel | 9 Comments

The Frugal Life – 200 Ways to Save Money Part II

Posted on April 21, 2009 by

Living a joyful & happy life on a LOT less! Part I can be found here  This week I’ll be focusing on  utilities, vacations/holidays and car costs! Utilities: There are a lot of websites where you can compare costs, my … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Living, Frugal Travel | 26 Comments

Preparing for a free holiday!

Posted on August 12, 2008 by

There are very few “free” holidays, even if you get your accommodation and travel paid for, heck even food, there are usually other things to consider like getting to the airport, holiday related expenses like sunscreen, new swimsuits etc! I … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Travel | 30 Comments

Another 10 Tips for Affording a Yearly Holiday/Vacation

Posted on May 18, 2008 by

Further to my first post on this topic. I’m adding another installment of my top tips for being able to have a yearly holiday even when you are on a tight budget. I recently used several of these and have … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Frugal Living, Frugal Travel, Holidays/Vacations | 7 Comments