About
About Wander with Laura
I’m Laura, a UK travel blogger who’s spent over a decade writing about my adventures.
From my coming-of-age backpacking trips around Europe and South East Asia, to squeezing every drop from my annual leave, I’ve been documenting it all on Wander with Laura since 2012.
This UK travel blog is a place to find honest, practical travel guides; the kind that help you plan adventures around real life, whether it’s a long weekend, European escape or that bigger trip you’ve been dreaming of.
Life has changed a lot since Wander with Laura began. These days, I’m a Marketing Manager in the aviation industry living outside Liverpool, balancing wanderlust with daily life, and soon, my wonderful husband and I will be figuring out how travel and work fits around having a baby.
Through all of that, the heart of Wander with Laura remains with helpful, no-fluff advice for people who want to see more of the world.
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Recognition
I’ve been lucky enough to be recognised along the way for sharing budget travel advice and practical tips on Wander with Laura, including:
Here you’ll find
Whether you’re headed into Europe, further afield, or simply trying to make every day feel richer, I’m glad you’re here.
If you’re new here, start with some reader favourites
What this blog covers
Travel that fits around real life
Ten years ago, I discovered the life-affirming benefits of travelling when I found myself unexpectedly single and unemployed in the space of a single week. I took off on a three-week backpacking trip around Europe that healed my heart and honestly, gave me a whole new lease of life.
Then, I saved and saved to afford a year travelling Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia, an experience that I’ll never take for granted.
However, many people can’t drop everything and take off for a year and since then, my reality as a UK travel blogger has been trips around a full time job. That’s why this site is designed for travellers who squeeze adventures into annual leave and maximise their weekends to experience precious bursts of freedom.
Expect plenty of destination guides, short itineraries and in-depth resources to make your next trip seamless.
Budgeting without losing the magic
From backpacking with a £30 per day budget to once-in-a-lifetime stays, I’ve done a fair mix in my time but the majority of my travels are about trying to do more with less.
If you don’t want to slum it but can’t afford for your travels to break the bank, Wander with Laura is for you. Here, the priority is always value, honest recommendations and transparency: if it’s worth splashing out or not, I’ll give you the lowdown.
Lifestyle for the in-between moments
As life shifts, travel can’t always take centre stage.
Over recent years, I’ve been juggling full-time work with a house renovation, wedding and a soon-impending arrival. That’s why you’ll find a sprinkling of food, home and sustainability articles among the jetsetting, although the core of Wander with Laura will always have some type of adventure mixed in!