Tag: Flights
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Ten Effortless Travel Habits That Actually Save You Money
Most travel savings advice focuses on dramatic hacks and one-off wins, but the biggest financial impact usually comes from small habits repeated over and over again. These are the quiet decisions that shape every trip, often without you noticing. Done consistently, they reduce stress, cut unnecessary spending, and make travel feel calmer and more controlled rather than restrictive. Carry-on Discipline Saves More Money Than Flight Hacks Ever Will Travellers often focus on shaving £20 off a flight while ignoring the…
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Avoid These 7 Common Travel Mistakes for a Smoother Journey
We’ve all made a travel mistake or two – it’s part of the process (and can actually lead to a great story, let’s be fair). But some mistakes are avoidable, and some are more costly than others. Here’s a list of common travel mistakes we’ve learned to avoid over the years. 1. Overpacking It’s easy to get carried away and throw in extra ‘just in case’ items, but overpacking leads to stress and discomfort. We stick to the essentials and…
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10 Tricks for Scoring Cheap Flights Every Time
Everyone loves a good deal, especially when it comes to flights. But finding cheap tickets can feel like a game of chance. Thankfully, there are a few tricks we’ve picked up over time that help us grab better prices more consistently. 1. Be Flexible with Your Dates One of the biggest factors in getting a cheap flight is being flexible with your travel dates. Flying mid-week, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, is often cheaper than weekend flights. If you can…
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Traveling on a Budget: Our Tips from 40+ Trips
Everyone wants to travel more without breaking the bank. As frequent travellers, we’ve picked up a few tips that help keep costs low while still enjoying great experiences and without too much additional effort. Here’s how we travel on a budget without compromising too much on comfort. 1. Book Flights Well in Advance, But Don’t Rush There’s no magic formula, but booking flights around 6–8 weeks ahead tends to work well for us. Anything further out and prices can be…
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How to Choose the Best Travel Insurance for Your Trip in 10 Tips
Travel insurance is one of those things people often overlook until it’s too late. We’ve been lucky, but have heard stories from friends, and from Kirsty’s time working for a travel company, which put the relatively small cost of insurance in to perspective. This isn’t financial advice and you need to look at your own circumstances. But with that said, here’s how we go about choosing the best travel insurance for our trips – hopefully this at the very least…
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How To Travel to Other EU Countries Once in the EU – 6 Tips
If you’ve ever traveled within Europe, you know that one of the biggest perks of being in the European Union (EU) is the ease with which you can hop from one country to another. For example, we’ve done several fun day trips, like traveling from Budapest to Vienna, and it’s always been an absolute breeze. But the question is: Once you’re in one EU country, can you freely travel to others? The short answer is yes—you generally can! We outline…
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Should You Stay in an Airport Hotel the Night Before an Early Flight?
When you’re facing an early morning flight, the last thing you want is to deal with the stress of catching a cab or navigating public transport in the dark hours. That’s when staying at an airport hotel can seem like a no-brainer. We recently had a 6am flight to Prague, and decided to stay at a hotel near Manchester Airport the night before. The experience got us thinking about the true pros and cons of booking a night’s stay at…
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7 Tips to Keep Your Luggage Organised When Travelling
Keeping your luggage organised while travelling can often feel like a never-ending battle. No matter how carefully you pack at the start, by day two, it seems like everything is in a chaotic jumble. But over the years, we’ve picked up a few strategies that really help us stay organised and save time when we’re on the road(/in the air/on the decks). Here are some of our go-to tips: Use Packing Cubes These are a lifesaver. Packing cubes let you…
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The Best Websites and Apps for Booking Flights
Finding the best flight deals can be one of the most time-consuming parts of planning a trip, but with the right tools, it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re hunting for a budget-friendly option or a last-minute deal, there are plenty of websites and apps out there that make booking flights easy and, most importantly, affordable. In this post, we’ll share some of the best websites and apps we use to book flights—and why they’re worth checking out. Skyscanner: Best…
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How to Reduce Jet Lag: Tips from Long-Haul Flights
If you’ve ever traveled on a long-haul flight, you know that jet lag can be one of the most challenging parts of the journey. The feeling of disorientation, fatigue, and just being out of sync with local time can make the first few days of your trip feel like a blur. We’ve had our fair share of long flights—Manchester to Mauritius, Manchester to Montego Bay, London to Tanzania and Manchester to Malaysia —and over the years, we’ve picked up a…
