Scotland, started posting her advice on Instagram after a nine-month trip around Asia and the US in 2018.The NHS worker and her partner tried to stick to the lowest budget possible - including food accommodation and activities - and discovered they had a knack for keeping costs down. READ MORE: Woman claims living in five-star hotels is cheaper than paying rent Gemma told the Daily Star: “I started the page while on the trip as we were trying to stick to such a small budget of only £35 a day each.
So £70 as a couple.“Because our budget was so limited I was constantly looking for free things to do, the best cheap eats, and the best neighbourhoods for budget accommodation.“This got me thinking that I should share all my gathered information with others on Instagram as I knew it would help other people.”Gemma shares all of her finds on her website, here, including maps with free activities and recommended tours.
So far, the Instagram star, who posts @budgettravellertips, has found some cracking deals. She explained: “My best flight deal ever was definitely a return to Dubai for around £350.
If you book to visit Dubai during the week it's usually cheaper.“I also once stayed in a beach bungalow in the Philippines for £16 per night.”Now, she travels several times a year including three weeks every summer, a winter holiday and city breaks in between.Gemma aims to spend a maximum of £50 per day – and her favourite destination for budget holidays is Thailand.She noted: “I love Thailand as just all round great budget destination.
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