Sophie 
In the UK, the minimum an employer is required to pay into your pension is 3% of your annual salary. However, employer pension contributions can vary greatly depending on the pension scheme you are in, and the industry and company you work for. So, that begs the question, what is a good employer pension contribution? … Read more
So here we are in Lockdown number 3. I’m not sure how we got here, but I am sure that I’m sick of doing the same boring walk every day for my daily exercise. So, in a desperate bid to see some more sights beyond the field next to my house, I have spent the … Read more
Stay up-to-date with the latest COVID-19 travel restrictions. The Coronavirus situation feels like it’s constantly changing here in the UK. I guess that might be because it actually is. With national lockdowns and changes to travel corridors, it can be difficult to find out accurate information about what the heck is going on! Thank goodness … Read more
If you’re anything like me, the climate emergency has you more than a little concerned. In fact, since you’re here reading this blog about eco-friendly tourism, I’m willing to bet that you are! So what do you do when you love to travel… but hate killing the planet? It’s a catch-22. A no-win situation. A … Read more
If you’re wondering how to save for a house – I hear ya! A house is probably one of the biggest – if not the biggest – investment you’ll ever make in your life. So that makes saving for that all-import deposit a little harder. Whether you’re buying alone, or with a friend or partner, … Read more
I have wanted to retire ever since my first day of work back in 2007. Now, over a decade later, not a lot has changed. Unfortunately, I am in no position to quit the 9 – 5. But I am in a position to make it happen sooner rather than later. How, I hear you … Read more
In a time when almost everyone wants to speak English, being a native English speaker has never offered so many opportunities. Particularly when it comes to teaching! But these plentiful teaching opportunities have brought with them their own unique challenge. What, I hear you ask? It has opened up a huge market for companies to … Read more
We are all saving money for something. I’m currently saving for our next trip and a deposit on my first house. And the list just keeps on growing. That’s why I’m always looking for new ways to build on my savings. There are lots of things we can do to save money. I have covered … Read more
Creating a travel budget is easy – but creating one you can stick to is not. I think I can safely say we have all struggled to stick to a budget before. Whether it was for a night out with friends or a trip away, we have all come home with a lot less money … Read more
I’ve always found changing, accessing or withdrawing cash abroad to be a complete pain in the arse! From hidden fees to crappy exchange rates, it’s frustrating when you see the money you spent so long saving get whittled away before your trip has even begun. So after many years of travelling – and even more … Read more