Big World Small Pockets
@bigwsmallp.bsky.social
⚡️Making Your Travel Money Go Further
🥇Winner: Best British Travel Blog
🗺️ 87 Countries Solo... and now with 🤰
🥾Outdoorsy Trips & OffBeat Journeys
🥇Winner: Best British Travel Blog
🗺️ 87 Countries Solo... and now with 🤰
🥾Outdoorsy Trips & OffBeat Journeys
Luggage transfer on the Camino de Santiago explained! 🧳 🇪🇸 🥾
📝 How it works, pros and cons, typical costs, recommended companies, plus how to book.
🙋♀️ A practical guide for pilgrims from someone whose been there and done it!
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/camino-lugga...
📝 How it works, pros and cons, typical costs, recommended companies, plus how to book.
🙋♀️ A practical guide for pilgrims from someone whose been there and done it!
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/camino-lugga...
December 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Luggage transfer on the Camino de Santiago explained! 🧳 🇪🇸 🥾
📝 How it works, pros and cons, typical costs, recommended companies, plus how to book.
🙋♀️ A practical guide for pilgrims from someone whose been there and done it!
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/camino-lugga...
📝 How it works, pros and cons, typical costs, recommended companies, plus how to book.
🙋♀️ A practical guide for pilgrims from someone whose been there and done it!
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/camino-lugga...
Why I think eSIMs are the modern traveller’s best friend – especially for us women travelling solo... 📱🗺️
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December 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Why I think eSIMs are the modern traveller’s best friend – especially for us women travelling solo... 📱🗺️
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/prepaid-esim...
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Tuesday morning, West London event, crisp, blue sky = bliss
December 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Tuesday morning, West London event, crisp, blue sky = bliss
Ride Switzerland’s most spectacular railway for a fraction of the cost! 🇨🇭🚂 ❄️
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/bernina-expr...
💰This guide reveals how to enjoy the full Bernina Express for less, with clear tips on booking sites, train codes to watch out for and stops on the way...
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💰This guide reveals how to enjoy the full Bernina Express for less, with clear tips on booking sites, train codes to watch out for and stops on the way...
December 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Ride Switzerland’s most spectacular railway for a fraction of the cost! 🇨🇭🚂 ❄️
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/bernina-expr...
💰This guide reveals how to enjoy the full Bernina Express for less, with clear tips on booking sites, train codes to watch out for and stops on the way...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/bernina-expr...
💰This guide reveals how to enjoy the full Bernina Express for less, with clear tips on booking sites, train codes to watch out for and stops on the way...
Kazimierz is Kraków at its most atmospheric ✨
☕️ Wander former synagogues & heritage trails, before checking out top street art & cosy cafés.
💰 A budget-friendly Polish neighbourhood guide packed with culture, history & great food that's a must-visit!
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/kazimierz-kr...
☕️ Wander former synagogues & heritage trails, before checking out top street art & cosy cafés.
💰 A budget-friendly Polish neighbourhood guide packed with culture, history & great food that's a must-visit!
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/kazimierz-kr...
November 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Kazimierz is Kraków at its most atmospheric ✨
☕️ Wander former synagogues & heritage trails, before checking out top street art & cosy cafés.
💰 A budget-friendly Polish neighbourhood guide packed with culture, history & great food that's a must-visit!
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/kazimierz-kr...
☕️ Wander former synagogues & heritage trails, before checking out top street art & cosy cafés.
💰 A budget-friendly Polish neighbourhood guide packed with culture, history & great food that's a must-visit!
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/kazimierz-kr...
Krakow above ground is lovely, but wait until you see what is hiding 135 metres below it! ⬇️
🇵🇱 Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of Poland’s strangest and most magical day trips.
🎟️ Here's how to visit without getting lost, overpaying or licking the walls...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/wieliczka-sa...
🇵🇱 Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of Poland’s strangest and most magical day trips.
🎟️ Here's how to visit without getting lost, overpaying or licking the walls...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/wieliczka-sa...
November 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Krakow above ground is lovely, but wait until you see what is hiding 135 metres below it! ⬇️
🇵🇱 Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of Poland’s strangest and most magical day trips.
🎟️ Here's how to visit without getting lost, overpaying or licking the walls...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/wieliczka-sa...
🇵🇱 Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of Poland’s strangest and most magical day trips.
🎟️ Here's how to visit without getting lost, overpaying or licking the walls...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/wieliczka-sa...
Discover how to spend the perfect long weekend in Salzburg and Austria’s stunning lake district 🇦🇹
🏔️ From Sound of Music sights to Hallstatt and the Dachstein Mountains, this epic itinerary blends culture, scenery and alpine charm...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/3-days-austr...
🏔️ From Sound of Music sights to Hallstatt and the Dachstein Mountains, this epic itinerary blends culture, scenery and alpine charm...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/3-days-austr...
November 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Discover how to spend the perfect long weekend in Salzburg and Austria’s stunning lake district 🇦🇹
🏔️ From Sound of Music sights to Hallstatt and the Dachstein Mountains, this epic itinerary blends culture, scenery and alpine charm...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/3-days-austr...
🏔️ From Sound of Music sights to Hallstatt and the Dachstein Mountains, this epic itinerary blends culture, scenery and alpine charm...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/3-days-austr...
Around 20,000 people visit Hallstatt every day in peak season! 🇦🇹
💡But with a bit of planning, you absolutely can experience the magic of Hallstatt without the crowds.
📝 Here’s how I did it, and you can too…
www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/hallstatt-wi...
💡But with a bit of planning, you absolutely can experience the magic of Hallstatt without the crowds.
📝 Here’s how I did it, and you can too…
www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/hallstatt-wi...
November 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Around 20,000 people visit Hallstatt every day in peak season! 🇦🇹
💡But with a bit of planning, you absolutely can experience the magic of Hallstatt without the crowds.
📝 Here’s how I did it, and you can too…
www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/hallstatt-wi...
💡But with a bit of planning, you absolutely can experience the magic of Hallstatt without the crowds.
📝 Here’s how I did it, and you can too…
www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/hallstatt-wi...
🤰 As a travel blogger who’s taken more than a few trips with a growing bump, I’ve learned that having the right travel gear makes all the difference between feeling frazzled and feeling fabulous...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/essentials-p...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🤰 As a travel blogger who’s taken more than a few trips with a growing bump, I’ve learned that having the right travel gear makes all the difference between feeling frazzled and feeling fabulous...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/essentials-p...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/essentials-p...
Overnighting at Gatwick before an early morning flight ✈️
Pregnancy travel is tiring, so the extra zzzz’s at an airport hotel always welcome 😅
Thanks to @holidayextras.bsky.social for hooking me up with a fab deal 🙏
#gifted
Pregnancy travel is tiring, so the extra zzzz’s at an airport hotel always welcome 😅
Thanks to @holidayextras.bsky.social for hooking me up with a fab deal 🙏
#gifted
October 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Overnighting at Gatwick before an early morning flight ✈️
Pregnancy travel is tiring, so the extra zzzz’s at an airport hotel always welcome 😅
Thanks to @holidayextras.bsky.social for hooking me up with a fab deal 🙏
#gifted
Pregnancy travel is tiring, so the extra zzzz’s at an airport hotel always welcome 😅
Thanks to @holidayextras.bsky.social for hooking me up with a fab deal 🙏
#gifted
The Hague City Break 🇳🇱
Perfect 2 Day Itinerary for Culture, Coast & Coffee in the Underrated Dutch City 🎨 ☕️ 🌊
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/hague-city-b...
#sponsored #presstrip
Perfect 2 Day Itinerary for Culture, Coast & Coffee in the Underrated Dutch City 🎨 ☕️ 🌊
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/hague-city-b...
#sponsored #presstrip
October 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The Hague City Break 🇳🇱
Perfect 2 Day Itinerary for Culture, Coast & Coffee in the Underrated Dutch City 🎨 ☕️ 🌊
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/hague-city-b...
#sponsored #presstrip
Perfect 2 Day Itinerary for Culture, Coast & Coffee in the Underrated Dutch City 🎨 ☕️ 🌊
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/hague-city-b...
#sponsored #presstrip
Who says barge weekends are only for retirees?! ⚓️
🍂 I just spent a weekend cruising canals with 15 friends, and in
my latest post, spill all the details on why barge life might just be the slow-travel escape you didn’t know you needed...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/barge-weekend/
🍂 I just spent a weekend cruising canals with 15 friends, and in
my latest post, spill all the details on why barge life might just be the slow-travel escape you didn’t know you needed...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/barge-weekend/
October 6, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Who says barge weekends are only for retirees?! ⚓️
🍂 I just spent a weekend cruising canals with 15 friends, and in
my latest post, spill all the details on why barge life might just be the slow-travel escape you didn’t know you needed...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/barge-weekend/
🍂 I just spent a weekend cruising canals with 15 friends, and in
my latest post, spill all the details on why barge life might just be the slow-travel escape you didn’t know you needed...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/barge-weekend/
Chester Travel Guide 🇬🇧
📝 Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer break, this Chester travel guide has you covered, with all the best things to do, see, eat, explore and stay in this charmingly underrated UK destination...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/chester-trav...
📝 Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer break, this Chester travel guide has you covered, with all the best things to do, see, eat, explore and stay in this charmingly underrated UK destination...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/chester-trav...
September 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Chester Travel Guide 🇬🇧
📝 Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer break, this Chester travel guide has you covered, with all the best things to do, see, eat, explore and stay in this charmingly underrated UK destination...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/chester-trav...
📝 Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer break, this Chester travel guide has you covered, with all the best things to do, see, eat, explore and stay in this charmingly underrated UK destination...
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/chester-trav...
Some towns are worth visiting for their history alone – but what if you could enjoy centuries of stories without leaving your dog behind? 🇬🇧🏰
🐶 That’s exactly what I found in Bury St Edmunds, the UK’s most dog-friendly town.
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/bury-st-edmu...
🐶 That’s exactly what I found in Bury St Edmunds, the UK’s most dog-friendly town.
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/bury-st-edmu...
September 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Some towns are worth visiting for their history alone – but what if you could enjoy centuries of stories without leaving your dog behind? 🇬🇧🏰
🐶 That’s exactly what I found in Bury St Edmunds, the UK’s most dog-friendly town.
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/bury-st-edmu...
🐶 That’s exactly what I found in Bury St Edmunds, the UK’s most dog-friendly town.
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/bury-st-edmu...
📣 NEW POST!
A Dog-Friendly Stay that Delivered: The Swan Hotel, Lavenham 🇬🇧
🦢🐶 Having stayed in countless hotels across the UK, I can honestly say The Swan Hotel in Lavenham is one of the most unique experiences I’ve ever had.
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/the-swan-hot...
A Dog-Friendly Stay that Delivered: The Swan Hotel, Lavenham 🇬🇧
🦢🐶 Having stayed in countless hotels across the UK, I can honestly say The Swan Hotel in Lavenham is one of the most unique experiences I’ve ever had.
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/the-swan-hot...
September 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
📣 NEW POST!
A Dog-Friendly Stay that Delivered: The Swan Hotel, Lavenham 🇬🇧
🦢🐶 Having stayed in countless hotels across the UK, I can honestly say The Swan Hotel in Lavenham is one of the most unique experiences I’ve ever had.
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/the-swan-hot...
A Dog-Friendly Stay that Delivered: The Swan Hotel, Lavenham 🇬🇧
🦢🐶 Having stayed in countless hotels across the UK, I can honestly say The Swan Hotel in Lavenham is one of the most unique experiences I’ve ever had.
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/the-swan-hot...
Last week I went on an actual holiday!
No work, no itinerary, no content creation.
It was delish!
Normal service resuming shortly…
No work, no itinerary, no content creation.
It was delish!
Normal service resuming shortly…
May 31, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Last week I went on an actual holiday!
No work, no itinerary, no content creation.
It was delish!
Normal service resuming shortly…
No work, no itinerary, no content creation.
It was delish!
Normal service resuming shortly…
Top 7 Tips for Visiting the Acropolis in Athens 🇬🇷
May 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Top 7 Tips for Visiting the Acropolis in Athens 🇬🇷
Best Day Trips from Avebury, Wiltshire 🇬🇧
First up, was Longleat! 🦁
Top safari experience & animal encounters🦒
Then came Bowood House & Gardens - a historic home with out-of-this-world grounds🌿
From bluebells to wisteria & rhododendron, it was all blooming gorgeous!🌸
#presstrip
First up, was Longleat! 🦁
Top safari experience & animal encounters🦒
Then came Bowood House & Gardens - a historic home with out-of-this-world grounds🌿
From bluebells to wisteria & rhododendron, it was all blooming gorgeous!🌸
#presstrip
May 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Best Day Trips from Avebury, Wiltshire 🇬🇧
First up, was Longleat! 🦁
Top safari experience & animal encounters🦒
Then came Bowood House & Gardens - a historic home with out-of-this-world grounds🌿
From bluebells to wisteria & rhododendron, it was all blooming gorgeous!🌸
#presstrip
First up, was Longleat! 🦁
Top safari experience & animal encounters🦒
Then came Bowood House & Gardens - a historic home with out-of-this-world grounds🌿
From bluebells to wisteria & rhododendron, it was all blooming gorgeous!🌸
#presstrip
London Eye is 25! 🎂🎉
🎟️ So 2025 is the perfect opportunity to visit (or revisit) this iconic attraction!
🎡 If you're wondering what to expect, plus some fun facts to enjoy along the way, this all-you-need-to-know London Eye guide has you covered!
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/london-eye-f...
#ad
🎟️ So 2025 is the perfect opportunity to visit (or revisit) this iconic attraction!
🎡 If you're wondering what to expect, plus some fun facts to enjoy along the way, this all-you-need-to-know London Eye guide has you covered!
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/london-eye-f...
#ad
May 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
London Eye is 25! 🎂🎉
🎟️ So 2025 is the perfect opportunity to visit (or revisit) this iconic attraction!
🎡 If you're wondering what to expect, plus some fun facts to enjoy along the way, this all-you-need-to-know London Eye guide has you covered!
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/london-eye-f...
#ad
🎟️ So 2025 is the perfect opportunity to visit (or revisit) this iconic attraction!
🎡 If you're wondering what to expect, plus some fun facts to enjoy along the way, this all-you-need-to-know London Eye guide has you covered!
👉 www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/london-eye-f...
#ad
You’ve Heard of Stonehenge, But Have you Heard of Avebury Henge? 🇬🇧
🌟 Avebury Henge is just down the road from its famous neighbours and boasts an amazing standing stone circle without any of the crowds, entrance costs or barriers!
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🌟 Avebury Henge is just down the road from its famous neighbours and boasts an amazing standing stone circle without any of the crowds, entrance costs or barriers!
#presstrip
May 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
You’ve Heard of Stonehenge, But Have you Heard of Avebury Henge? 🇬🇧
🌟 Avebury Henge is just down the road from its famous neighbours and boasts an amazing standing stone circle without any of the crowds, entrance costs or barriers!
#presstrip
🌟 Avebury Henge is just down the road from its famous neighbours and boasts an amazing standing stone circle without any of the crowds, entrance costs or barriers!
#presstrip
🥾6 months since I walked the Camino!
💭 And I still think about it a lot.
🇪🇸 If you’re thinking about walking it, check out @followthecamino who helped me organise everything.
💰+ get 10% off with code: Steph10
Chat with them today ➡️ bit.ly/4fcGHhg
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💭 And I still think about it a lot.
🇪🇸 If you’re thinking about walking it, check out @followthecamino who helped me organise everything.
💰+ get 10% off with code: Steph10
Chat with them today ➡️ bit.ly/4fcGHhg
*affiliatelink
May 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🥾6 months since I walked the Camino!
💭 And I still think about it a lot.
🇪🇸 If you’re thinking about walking it, check out @followthecamino who helped me organise everything.
💰+ get 10% off with code: Steph10
Chat with them today ➡️ bit.ly/4fcGHhg
*affiliatelink
💭 And I still think about it a lot.
🇪🇸 If you’re thinking about walking it, check out @followthecamino who helped me organise everything.
💰+ get 10% off with code: Steph10
Chat with them today ➡️ bit.ly/4fcGHhg
*affiliatelink
Buying Tickets for the Acropolis in Athens can be Confusing! 🇬🇷
🎟️ You can buy tickets at the gates, but to avoid queues, I recommend buying in advance online.
❗️This is the ticket I opted for, which includes a handy audio guide ➡️ bit.ly/43kY6Rr
*affiliatelink
🎟️ You can buy tickets at the gates, but to avoid queues, I recommend buying in advance online.
❗️This is the ticket I opted for, which includes a handy audio guide ➡️ bit.ly/43kY6Rr
*affiliatelink
May 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Buying Tickets for the Acropolis in Athens can be Confusing! 🇬🇷
🎟️ You can buy tickets at the gates, but to avoid queues, I recommend buying in advance online.
❗️This is the ticket I opted for, which includes a handy audio guide ➡️ bit.ly/43kY6Rr
*affiliatelink
🎟️ You can buy tickets at the gates, but to avoid queues, I recommend buying in advance online.
❗️This is the ticket I opted for, which includes a handy audio guide ➡️ bit.ly/43kY6Rr
*affiliatelink
How Much Did My 4 Day Trip to Athens Cost? 💰
✈️ £203 Flights
🏨 £160 Accommodation
View it here ➡️ booking.stay22.com/bigworldsmal...
🛕 £59 Attractions
For Acropolis ➡️ bit.ly/43kY6Rr
+ Lake Vouliagmeni
🍴£220 Food
🚊£16 Transport
Grand Total £659!
*affiliatelinks
✈️ £203 Flights
🏨 £160 Accommodation
View it here ➡️ booking.stay22.com/bigworldsmal...
🛕 £59 Attractions
For Acropolis ➡️ bit.ly/43kY6Rr
+ Lake Vouliagmeni
🍴£220 Food
🚊£16 Transport
Grand Total £659!
*affiliatelinks
May 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
How Much Did My 4 Day Trip to Athens Cost? 💰
✈️ £203 Flights
🏨 £160 Accommodation
View it here ➡️ booking.stay22.com/bigworldsmal...
🛕 £59 Attractions
For Acropolis ➡️ bit.ly/43kY6Rr
+ Lake Vouliagmeni
🍴£220 Food
🚊£16 Transport
Grand Total £659!
*affiliatelinks
✈️ £203 Flights
🏨 £160 Accommodation
View it here ➡️ booking.stay22.com/bigworldsmal...
🛕 £59 Attractions
For Acropolis ➡️ bit.ly/43kY6Rr
+ Lake Vouliagmeni
🍴£220 Food
🚊£16 Transport
Grand Total £659!
*affiliatelinks
The Top Athens Day Trip You Can’t Miss! 🇬🇷
🏊♀️ Cheap and easy, enter Lake Vouliagmeni
🎟️ Pick up tickets to the Lake at the entrance - 19€ at the weekend, 17€ in week, for access to the lake for swimming, its feet nibbling fish, and a lounger
🌞 Perfect afternoon material!
🏊♀️ Cheap and easy, enter Lake Vouliagmeni
🎟️ Pick up tickets to the Lake at the entrance - 19€ at the weekend, 17€ in week, for access to the lake for swimming, its feet nibbling fish, and a lounger
🌞 Perfect afternoon material!
May 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The Top Athens Day Trip You Can’t Miss! 🇬🇷
🏊♀️ Cheap and easy, enter Lake Vouliagmeni
🎟️ Pick up tickets to the Lake at the entrance - 19€ at the weekend, 17€ in week, for access to the lake for swimming, its feet nibbling fish, and a lounger
🌞 Perfect afternoon material!
🏊♀️ Cheap and easy, enter Lake Vouliagmeni
🎟️ Pick up tickets to the Lake at the entrance - 19€ at the weekend, 17€ in week, for access to the lake for swimming, its feet nibbling fish, and a lounger
🌞 Perfect afternoon material!
I call Athens a Lisbon-City.
The type of cities that rank low on flagship “attractions” to trawl, but score big on the street art, cafe, vintage store, market vibes - the sort of city perfect for strolling and soaking in.
Let me tell you, in the May sunshine, Athens excels!
The type of cities that rank low on flagship “attractions” to trawl, but score big on the street art, cafe, vintage store, market vibes - the sort of city perfect for strolling and soaking in.
Let me tell you, in the May sunshine, Athens excels!
May 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I call Athens a Lisbon-City.
The type of cities that rank low on flagship “attractions” to trawl, but score big on the street art, cafe, vintage store, market vibes - the sort of city perfect for strolling and soaking in.
Let me tell you, in the May sunshine, Athens excels!
The type of cities that rank low on flagship “attractions” to trawl, but score big on the street art, cafe, vintage store, market vibes - the sort of city perfect for strolling and soaking in.
Let me tell you, in the May sunshine, Athens excels!