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How We Spent One All-Inclusive Budget on 31 Nights Abroad
Could one all-inclusive holiday budget stretch further? We tracked every penny of our travel year and discovered that £4,753 bought us 31 nights across four countries. Here’s how we structured it — and why travel isn’t always about earning more, but allocating differently.
zengenxplorers
Feb 255 min read


Our First Trip to Morocco: Why Rabat Was the Perfect (and Surprisingly Affordable) Introduction
We chose Rabat for our first Morocco trip, curious to experience the country beyond the usual tourist hotspots. What we found was a calm, welcoming capital full of quiet beauty, rooftop breakfasts, and unforgettable everyday moments. Even more surprising was how affordable it all was—three nights, flights, accommodation, and food for just £199 each.
zengenxplorers
May 21, 202516 min read


How We Afford to Travel — Without Being Wealthy
Travel doesn’t require wealth — just intentional choices. This is how we’ve made travel possible through everyday compromises, careful planning, and prioritising experiences over things.
zengenxplorers
Apr 27, 20254 min read


Cyprus Before the Crowds: 7 Nights for £355 Each (All Costs Included)
We spent 7 days road-tripping across Cyprus for just £355 each — including flights, car hire, food, and accommodation. From empty beaches and mountain villages to divided Nicosia and flamingos at Larnaca Salt Lake, here’s exactly how we did it.
zengenxplorers
Apr 24, 202518 min read


How We Travel for a Week With Just an Underseat Bag (And Why We’ll Never Go Back)
Travelling with just an underseat bag started as a practical decision — but it’s changed how we experience travel entirely. Here’s what we’ve gained, what we’ve compromised, and why we’ll never go back.
zengenxplorers
May 3, 20255 min read


How We Travelled to Cyprus with Only Underseat Bags (EasyJet, 7 Nights, Full Packing List)
We spent 7 days in Cyprus using nothing but underseat bags. No suitcases, no extra baggage fees, and no compromises. Here’s exactly what we packed, how we made it work, and why travelling light changed the entire experience.
zengenxplorers
Apr 29, 20253 min read


Discovering Nicosia: The Divided Capital of Cyprus
Explore Europe's last divided capital, where you can cross from one culture to another in a single afternoon - all on a budget.
zengenxplorers
Mar 31, 20254 min read


Spring Fling: How We Enjoyed a Week Touring Cyprus for Just £355 Each
How we spent a week exploring Cyprus for just £355 each - including flights, car hire, and apartment.
zengenxplorers
Mar 31, 20253 min read


Tiger Tales: Escaping Valentine’s Day — A Solo Journey into India, Boundaries, and Hard-Won Awareness (Part Two)
A bout of Delhi Belly, an awkward phone call, and the first real lesson in boundaries on a solo journey through India.
zengenxplorers
Feb 16, 20254 min read
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