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holiday costs an arm and a leg - which leaves many people just dreaming about soaking up the sun and crystal blue waters.But one woman has proven that you don’t need a bank load of cash to rack up the air miles and trot around the globe.Cheap travelling enthusiast Bex, who goes by the name @NorthernBlondeAbroad, sets off on holiday every other weekend - and it doesn't cost her more £30.The Brit has set herself a challenge to visit 12 different countries in 12 months and has to spend £30 or under on a return flight.And it is no surprise that she has already racked up 52,000 TikTok followers eager to find out how she saves money on her jet-setting lifestyle.A quick scroll through the video sharing app and her Instagram is enough to leave anyone full of envy.But with the budget Bex sticks to, it is possible for the travel hungry to follow in her footsteps.She explained in one clip: "My toxic trait is spending less than £30 on flights to another country every other week as it's cheaper than spending my weekends shopping in Home Bargains and Primark."Spending £30 or less on return flights has allowed Bex to visit Portugal and Italy without denting her bank account.She has even been able to travel to the breath-taking Lake Como with flights costing as little as £11!Bex shared: “I paid £11 for a return flight to Italy, then got a £7.42 train to Como and then paid £4.70 for a return trip on the Funicular for the most breath-taking views. All in one weekend."She has also managed to travel for Lisbon for half of her budget at a bargain £15, she shared in a clip: "POV: you've paid £15 for a flight to Lisbon then £1.90 for a train to Sintra, it's lunch time and you're sat eating some cheese that's bubbling/flirting with you.

Loose Women panellist sparked a frenzy online as she posed with her husband, Geri Halliwell, and Ronnie Wood's wife, Sally Wood.Geri took to her Instagram story to share a picture from the star-studded dinner.In the picture, Geri poses alongside Sally and Rod, with Penny making sure to steal the attention.Penny flashed her toned leg, as she rocked knee-high black boots for the dinner.Geri captioned the post: "Do ya think I'm sexy!" (sic)Penny also took to Instagram to share a picture from the dinner alongside more famous faces.She posed with Geri, Sally, Ronnie, Sir Rod and the Spice Girls singer's husband Christian Horner as they sat and enjoyed dinner.Penny captioned the post in view of her 152,000 Instagram followers: "Coming together at last #couples."Many social media users took to the post's comments to compliment the stars.A post shared by Penny Lancaster (@penny.lancaster)Triciabennet said: "Rod looks gorgeous in this picture."Paula_mdoyle added: "What a great looking group."Geri_basch commented: "Enjoy! Glad you all can get together! Fun times!"Penny regularly takes to Instagram to share family snaps, most recently posting a picture of Rod with their eldest Alastair Stewart.On February 24, the Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? hitmaker, 77 posted a cute snap of himself with son Ali to document their break abroad in view of his 1.1 million followers.He captioned the picture: "Weekend in Milano with the boy for @palmangels @villadestelakecomo @alastairwstewart."Standing on the shore of Lake Como, Rod and Ali posed for the camera against the impressive backdrop.Gushing over the sweet picture, Penny couldn't help but comment on the snap.She affectionately wrote: "My boys x."Alastair was born in 2005, with the couple's second

Zack Sharf Alexander Skarsgard experienced a serious case of whiplash during the making of Robert Eggers’ “The Northman,” in which he plays a 10th century Viking prince seeking revenge for the murder of his father. Within the matter of a week, the Emmy-winning actor went from playing a tech billionaire in “Succession” Season 3 to getting dragged in the mud while on “The Northman” set. Skarsgard told Total Film magazine that “The Northman” was “physically and mentally the most difficult job I’ve ever had.”“The days were really long and hard, and we were out in the mud, and up on these mountaintops with the wind and the cold,” Skarsgard said.

Loose Women panellist, 50, sparked a frenzy with her affectionate comment, which left fans stunned at how much Ali, 16, resembles his gorgeous mother.Yesterday, the Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? hitmaker, 77 posted a cute snap of himself with son Ali to document their break abroad in view of his 1.1 million followers.He captioned the picture: "Weekend in Milano with the boy for @palmangels @villadestelakecomo @alastairwstewart."Standing on the shore of Lake Como, Rod and Ali posed for the camera against the breathtaking backdrop.Ali towered over his singer father and looked fashionable in a pair of faded black jeans, a luxe gilet and a cross-body bag, complete with a hoodie underneath.Meanwhile, Rod looked smart in an all beige ensemble.He donned a neutral, cable-knit jumper which he paired with a thick cream coat and pair of trousers.However, he kept his signature rocker style with a pair of leopard-print loafers.Gushing over the intimate picture, Penny couldn't help but comment on the snap.She affectionately wrote: "My boys x."The star was soon inundated with comments in awe of how much Ali looked like his model mother.Instagram user @dfbr64 penned: "@penny.lancaster he looks like you, alongside a smiley face.@cathyolsen_ agreed, adding: "@penny.lancaster wow he’s so much like you Penny!"Penny also joined Rod and Ali on the Italian trip and shared a snap from the Italian break.She and her husband-of-15-years hugged affectionately while on the balcony of their luxury hotel.She captioned the snap: "Beautiful Lake Como."The Maggie May hitmaker also took to his stories to give his fans an insight into his time in Italy.Rod posted snaps of himself enjoying a break in the Piazza Duomo overlooking the Cathedral and square.He also

Actress turned model Martine McCutcheon has opened up about her plans for Valentine's Day, revealing that she and her husband Jack McManus will not be out and about so as to avoid attention from fans.This year will see Martine and Jack celebrating 10 years of marriage, but the couple won't be enjoying a meal out or a date night on February 14. During a chat with OK! , the 45 year old explained: "We’ll celebrate on another day because you can get privacy.

Megan Fox is ready to teach at Euphoria high! The Transformers actress posted three sultry shots to her Instagram page on Jan. 27 to show off a super stylish all-gray look, with a structured, sleeveless top that also displayed her impeccable cleavage with a slit at the top. The 35-year-old paired the top with high-waisted, tailored grey trousers and periwinkle-colored, pointed-toe pumps and an adorably chic small handbag.

Megan Fox and her fiancée Machine Gun Kelly have been enjoying a romantic getaway after recently announcing their engagement. Rapper Machine Gun Kelly, 31, recently got down on knee and presented Megan, 35, with a gorgeous ring containing both an emerald and a diamond, estimated to be worth around £200,000. The loved-up pair announced the happy news on Instagram, with Megan sharing footage of the romantic moment her beau popped the question.

Megan Fox posted more snaps of her loved-up adventures with fiance Machine Gun Kelly in Italy.The beauty, 35, documented their trip to Lake Como in a slideshow posted Wednesday morning.The A-listers looked every inch the glamorous tourists in snaps capturing their explorations. That's amore!Megan Fox posted more snaps from her loved-up adventures in Italy with fiance Machine Gun Kelly on WednesdayMegan looked stunning in a taupe crop top which showcased her defined abs and hint of underboob as she leaned against her beau.She wore a velvet bucket hat atop her flowing raven locks and beamed towards the camera with a tint of blush on her cheeks and coordinating shade on her lips.

£20)There is so much to enjoy in this collection of ex-Laureate Duffy’s festive works, particularly Wenceslas with its description of an opulent Christmas pie, which the king shares with a pauper. Other poems draw on economic hardship and conflict, but always with wit and verve.

“House of Gucci” when you can live it?Despite the film being critically panned, the Italian villa featured in the movie is now available to rent on Airbnb.During your stay at the Lake Como-adjacent estate, you can live lavishly in your Gucci finest while enjoying spectacular views and the grandeur of ’90s Italian opulence.The residence, known as Villa Balbiano, was depicted in the film as the home of patriarch Aldo Gucci, played by Al Pacino. The movie also stars Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani and Adam Driver as Maurizio Gucci.In reality, Villa Balbiano dates to the late 16th century.

unpicks the tangle real life web of Patrizia Reggiani’s murder of her husband, heir to the Gucci family throne Maurizio Gucci. An all-star cast includes Lady Gaga, Jeremy Irons and Al Pacino, with sumptuous Lake Como homes, catwalk theatrics and high drama.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentBestselling Italian writer-turned-director Donato Carrisi (“The Girl in the Fog,” “Into the Labyrinth”) has started shooting near Lake Como on his third feature film “I Am the Abyss.”Vision Distribution is launching international sales at the online American Film Market on the pic, which based on his new thriller by the same title.Carrisi, who has penned 11 international bestsellers and sold over 3 million copies of his books worldwide, shot to the top of Italy’s book charts earlier this year shortly after “I Am the Abyss” was published in Italy in November 2020.The psychological chiller involving a serial killer set in an atmospheric lakeside setting, has been translated in Germany, France and

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterKerry Katona responds to Atomic Kitten snub after being left out of former bandmate's wedding.

NATASHA Hamilton has shared some new and touching photographs taken at her beautiful wedding to husband Charles Gay. The Atomic Kitten star, 39, wed Charles in Italy's Lake Como just days ago following a five-year engagement.

READ MORE: Does petrol expire? Refill priority to motorway service stations as call to army considered Natasha wore a gorgeous plunging strappy white wedding dress, with a white veil and wore her fabulous red locks down. Charles, who is the CEO of LDN Global Group, looked handsome in a smart navy suit and grey tie.

Having just married Charles Gay in a beautiful Lake Como wedding, Natasha Hamilton shared snaps from the special day. In them, she can be seen standing tall in her elegant gown and in another, flanked by her children.

Natasha Hamilton delighted fans as she posted a family photo from her wedding to partner Charles Gay this weekend. Posing with Charles and her four children, Josh, 19, Harry, 16, Alfie, 11, and Ella, 7, the Atomic Kitten singer was glowing in her lace wedding gown as she rested her hands on Ella’s shoulders for the group shot.

Atomic Kitten’s Natasha Hamilton has married her fiancé Charles Gay at a stunning wedding in Italy.

Members of pop band Atomic Kitten reunited to celebrate Natasha Hamilton’s wedding but there was no sign of former member Kerry Katona. Liz McClarnon and Jenny Frost were both pictured with Natasha on her big day on the official Atomic Kitten Instagram page.

ATOMIC Kitten's Natasha Hamilton has FINALLY marries Chahrles Gay in stunning Lake Como ceremony. The former Atomic Kitten star, 39, shared the happy news with fans as she posted a stunning photo of herself and her new husband Charles on her Instagram page.

While she may not be short of royal residences herself, Princess Beatrice is set to inherit a magical Italian palace that has been in her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi’s family for generations. Edo's family line stretches back all the way to the 10th Century which will allow Beatrice to inherit one of the grandest villas in Italy.The couple, who is expecting their first child this autumn, regularly visit Villa Mapelli Mozzi which is located an hours drive from Lake Como.The royal home is complete with 13 bedrooms, two libraries, an outdoor swimming pool and 18,000 square feet of space.