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how to visit nine countries in five months for just £800. Learn budget travel secrets and tips for affordable, flexible adventures
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How I traveled to nine countries in five months for just £800

Amy Walters
Last updated: 2024/05/31 at 4:07 PM
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Natalie Barrett, a savvy traveler, is sharing her secrets to exploring the world for less than the cost of a UK train ticket.
Frustrated by the high expenses and time commitment of traditional vacations, Natalie, a 41-year-old digital platform manager from Leeds, discovered a more affordable and flexible way to travel.
In just five months, she has visited nine countries for a total of £800, significantly enhancing her quality of life.
“I loved the idea of experiencing a location in a day for relatively little money,” Natalie shared with What’s The Jam. “I search for the cheapest flights to places I want to visit and take advantage of my flexible schedule to find the best deals.
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how to visit nine countries in five months for just £800. Learn budget travel secrets and tips for affordable, flexible adventures
Natalie Barrett’s trip to montreux. (Picture: Jam Press)

Midweek flights are often the cheapest, although I’m working on fitting future trips into weekends to make the most of my limited annual leave.”

Natalie, who previously traveled abroad up to three times a year, often journeys with her boyfriend, her sons, or to meet friends, and sometimes ventures out solo.

According to LNER, a standard return train ticket from Leeds to Newton Abbot costs £390.60, but Natalie’s trips abroad cost no more than £150 per person, except for one trip.

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how to visit nine countries in five months for just £800. Learn budget travel secrets and tips for affordable, flexible adventures
Natalie Barrett’s trip to montreux. (Picture: Jam Press)

“Each trip usually lasts one or two days to keep costs down,” she explained. “Visiting multiple countries in one trip is more cost-effective than separate visits. Travel has improved my quality of life immensely; it’s good for the mind and body.

I get so much joy from planning and exploring new places, and it helps with the backache I get from my desk job. I’ve also gained confidence traveling alone or with new people, opening up many possibilities.”

Natalie’s favorite trips so far include Prague and Alicante. She’s planning future trips to Belfast, Romania, Monaco, Brussels, and Milan, with day trips to Lake Como, Verona, and Bergamo, all for under £500.

how to visit nine countries in five months for just £800. Learn budget travel secrets and tips for affordable, flexible adventures
Natalie Barrett’s trip to copenhagen. (Picture: Jam Press)

She shares her adventures on Instagram (@travelmorewithnat), hoping to inspire others to travel affordably. “I’ve been fortunate that most trips have gone smoothly, thanks to thorough planning and research.

The main risk is a delayed or canceled outbound flight, but it’s a risk worth taking. If you want to start, plan your day, know how to get from the airport to the city, and pre-book activities.

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Once you do it once, you’ll feel more confident and eager to travel again.”

how to visit nine countries in five months for just £800. Learn budget travel secrets and tips for affordable, flexible adventures
Natalie on her trip to alicante. (Picture: Jam Press)

Natalie points out that a day out in London can cost more than her trips abroad, with peak train tickets alone costing £250+. “I’d love to visit places like Devon and Cornwall, but the travel time and high accommodation costs, especially with uncertain weather, make it less appealing. It’s cheaper and faster to go abroad with a better chance of sunshine.

I save on costs by bringing my own food and cutting down on non-essential spending when I’m not traveling. I’d rather spend money on new experiences and seeing new countries.”

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COST BREAKDOWN:

  • Geneva & Montreux: £115 (including parking, flights, train travel, food, and drink)
  • Alicante: £72 (including parking, flights, bus travel, food, drink, and sightseeing)
  • Copenhagen & Malmo: £150 (including parking, flights, train travel, food, drink, and sightseeing)
  • Tirana & Struga: £103 (including flights, hotel, bus, food, and drink)
  • Prague: £110 (including parking, flights, sightseeing, food, and drink)
  • Dubrovnik & Mostar: £250 (including parking, flights, hotel, sightseeing, food, and drink)

TOTAL: £800

how to visit nine countries in five months for just £800. Learn budget travel secrets and tips for affordable, flexible adventures
Natalie Barrett’s trip to bosnia. (Picture: Jam Press)

READ MORE: Savvy woman, 21, jets off for 11 hour sun kissed holiday in Barcelona costing her less than a day out in London

SOURCE: ‘I’ve visited nine countries in five months – and it’s only cost me £800’

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