The financial guide for long-term family travel
Practical advice on budgeting, insurance, connectivity, and planning for families who've swapped the routine for the road.
Starling vs Wise vs Revolut: A UK Family's Honest Verdict
We've been travelling Southeast Asia since Oct 2025. This is what we actually use and what we've learned the hard way.
Four pillars of
long-term travel finance
Planning
Visas, logistics, route planning, and the financial groundwork before you leave home.
Budgeting
Real-world costs, monthly breakdowns, and strategies for making your money go further.
Connectivity
SIMs, eSIMs, Wi-Fi hotspots, and staying online reliably across borders.
Insurance
Health, travel, and gear coverage for families who are away for months at a time.
Recent articles
Wise vs a UK Bank: What Sending £1,000 Abroad Actually Costs
The transfer fee is the part people compare. The exchange rate margin is the part that actually costs them. Here is how the two stack up on a realistic transfer, and how to check the numbers yourself.
Is Wise Safe? Safeguarding, FSCS and What Actually Protects Your Money
Wise is not a UK bank and your balance is not FSCS protected. That sounds alarming and mostly is not, but the distinction is real and worth understanding before you move money in.
How to Pay an Overseas Landlord From a UK Account
Once you have agreed a longer stay with a property owner abroad, you still have to actually pay them. Here is what the transfer involves, what it costs, and what to check before you send.