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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 2, 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 28, 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 30, 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


Tiger Tales: Escaping Valentine’s Day — A Solo Journey into India, Fear, and Self-Belief (Part One)
A solo Valentine's trip to India at 22 becomes the first real lesson in courage and self-reliance.
zengenxplorers
Feb 14, 20255 min read
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