Traveling the world doesn't have to be just a dream thanks to these brilliant money-saving tips.
In the midst of a cost of living crisis, many Britons are sacrificing their two weeks in the sun, unable to justify a pay rise. flight price and hotel costs.
According to Evolution Money, the average British family of four now spends £4,792 on a fortnight's break. But budget traveller Em says it can be done more cheaply with a few simple tweaks.
The travel lover, who has visited 10 countries this year so far including Italy, Croatia and Armenia, has spent just £2,000 – averaging £200 per destination.
Take to TikTokShe said: “My first piece of advice is to find accommodation with a kitchen so you can prepare some of your own food. Of course, travelling also means experiencing new cultures and tasting new cuisine, but that can quickly become expensive.”
Em only eats out once a day and prepares a few quick snacks in her kitchen to keep her full. If you're traveling to expensive countries, this simple trick can save you a lot of money.
However, if you're exploring cheaper destinations like Southeast Asia, you may not have to sacrifice your favorite meals out, as it can actually be more expensive to buy ingredients at the supermarket.
His second tip is to buy an eSim to avoid exorbitant roaming charges; you can also buy physical SIM cards from phone stores once you arrive at your destination.
“My third tip is to travel outside of peak times or in the low season whenever possible,” she added. “Everything is much more expensive during the summer months.
“If you can travel outside of July and August, in particular, you will save a lot of money on almost everything. Plus, the destination will be much less crowded.”
