You don’t have to be flying regularly to make use of the Avios points system that can help you reduce the ever increasing cost of travel. The fact that you can earn points through your everyday spending is great. How to collect points Aer Lingus uses the Avios points system/loyalty scheme. All you have to… Read More
Back with another Money Diary! We went to Disneyland Paris this year and here is what we spent. Before leaving I had paid the following for flights, hotels, park tickets and transfers. Flights with Aer Lingus €500 for 1 adult and 1 teenager. Disney package in Sante Fe for 2 nights and 3… Read More
I for one have never flown business but if you’re boarding a long haul flight and heading for the economy seats I know that it sure looks like it would be easier up there! Long haul flights can be brutal and if like me you are an economy long haul flyer here are my top… Read More
I have made many mistakes when travelling. When I started taking more long haul trips in my 20’s (I just turned 42 ) ethical travel was not something I had ever thought about . I have paid for tours at destinations that in hindsight were not beneficial to the local community. I have stayed… Read More
Like everyone else right now my travel plans are on hold indefinitely. However that doesn’t mean that I’m not thinking about all of the places I want to visit in the future. These 5 shows on Netflix will let you travel without leaving your home and inspire you for all of your future adventures… Read More
I am a self confessed podcast addict! If I am driving (& I usually am!), I am listening to a podcast. Generally my favourites have been leaning more towards true crime, documentary and current affairs (think – Crime Junkie, Caliphate, Today Explained) This summer has been spent NOT travelling which has left me yearning to… Read More
It’s that time of year again. Summer is here , school’s nearly out and most Europeans take their ‘big holiday’ of the year in the coming weeks. Packing is often one of those dreaded tasks left until the day before . Being smart about what you bring and how you bring it goes a… Read More
My obsession with money diaries continues! From my last money diary in pricey Iceland to this diary in the much cheaper Germany, there is something fascinating about the real cost of travel. We spent 5 nights in Berlin over Easter break and here’s what we spent! * before going our expenses were ; Accommodation… Read More
Travel doesn’t have to stop when kids arrive. Although it may seem daunting at first you can still travel with your little ones and with some preparation and planning you may even enjoy it! I’ve travelled with my Ava since she was a few months old. Now aged 10, we have travelled to… Read More
So I knew Iceland was going to be expensive. My travel plans are limited this year as I am trying hard to save (and it’s killing me …) so Iceland had to be done on a pretty tight budget. I’m a money diary addict so I thought seeing as people talk a lot about how… Read More