Travel, Money and Affordable Times

 

One of the questions I get asked quite often is how I afford to  travel? A great question, if I may add. Most of us want to travel and we could use tips on how to make travel money and how to travel cheap. It’s human nature to want to replicate what someone has achieved and try and achieve the same goals. So here we go; I do have a 9 to 5 job; this is my major source of income at the moment and it is from this income that I afford to travel. How, then do I afford to travel to these “expensive destinations“.

Things to do in Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealand is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Its beauty is matched by no other; its landscape is pleasantly diverse and every corner is literary a sight to behold.

I have been fortunate to call this beautiful place my temporary home for the last couple of months. This post is dedicated to Auckland and a few of the things and activities I have gotten up to.

10 things to do in Barcelona

The Adventures of Cathy

From my previous post here, you may be aware that I spent the most amazing 36 hours in the enchanting Barcelona. The city’s modernist architecture, vibrance and culture is one of a kind. Barcelona has a luring aura about it that is quite inviting as you stroll through the streets. Today I will highlight what I got up to in the 36 hours I was there.

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5 things to do in Nairobi

Nairobi is undoubtedly one of Africa’s most popular travel destinations and for good reason too. There’s plenty of amazing things to do in Nairobi and here’s my top 5.

3 Crucial Tips for first time Airbnb users

Airbnb has blown up to become one of the “go to” sites for travellers especially millennials for affordable and budget friendly accommodation in recent years. Today, I thought I’d share some quick tips for first time Airbnb users. I am personally a huge fan of  Airbnb as it is an amazing concept both for travellers and hosts alike, plus it’s a great way to save money while travelling as some of it’s options are definitely cheaper than conventional accommodation options.

10 travel quotes to inspire your 2017 adventure

The Adventures of Cathy

Who doesn’t love a quote? A great old saying that gives you a boost of morale and motivation to jump start you day, work, travel etc. For one, I love quotes and if you read my blog, you know that each post is accompanied by a great quote at the very end of each blog post. In this post I will delve into ten travel quotes that I absolutely adore and always bring a level of inspiration into my life.

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What the colour of your passport means

 

Recently, I was having a chat with a good friend of mine about the struggles of being a third world country passport holder, my all time favourite topic of discussion 🙂 . People falling into this category are generally passport holders from African countries, a few Asian, Middle Eastern, Caribbean and South American countries. This little chat got me thinking about a time when I was in Rome on my way back to London when the flight got delayed a while due to a late departure from London. You know how delayed flights tend to make disgruntled passengers want to chat each other up and complain about the service. Little did I know I  was going to be pulled into small talk due to this. For those who know me personally; I am very much an introvert; only speak when am spoken to and seldom ever initiate a conversation with strangers unless in dire circumstances.

Taking Stock

Goodness! It’s been quite a while. Lots of life changes at the moment, settling in and trying to find a balance. I recently moved to New Zealand and trying to find my feet. Hence, my two month hiatus. I’m back now and I hope to post every so often.

So today, I decided to jump on “Taking Stock” bandwagon for two reasons; one, because it gives me a level of accountability and two, its a great way to interact with you guys on a personal level and hopefully a way to get to know me more. Here we go.

5 simple ways of saving on airfare

The Adventures of Cathy

We all know that airfare is the most expensive part of travel, today I will be sharing five simple steps that can help you save quite a sum on airfare.

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Dubai guide for first time visitors

 

Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by today. My last blog post detailed the mistakes I made while planning my trip to Dubai. Despite the few mishaps, I managed to squeeze in quite a lot of activities considering I was there for just a few days.

If you are visiting Dubai for the first time make sure you read my previous post here for things to avoid while there. Dubai is an amazing destination, a melting point of cultural diversity that makes for an enjoyable trip in a variety of ways. Dubai has a population of about 2.7 million with only a small fraction constituting the local Emirati people. Dubai will wow you with it’s amazing culinary options and cultural inclusivity. If Dubai is on your list this year consider this a quick guide.