Winner of the Best British Travel Blog at the Prestigious British Travel Awards in London 2019, Steph Parker is the creator and editor of Big World Small Pockets – a travel website committed to helping others travel the world for less.
A member of the British Guild of Travel Writers, an ambassador for the National UK Savings Week, a frequent guest on Legal & General’s Money podcast A Little Bit Richer, and a regular contributor to African Budget Safaris, Steph has worked with countless UK and global travel brands from Jet2, Tesco Travel Money and easyJet, through to destination boards including Visit Sri Lanka, Visit Falklands, Visit Tenerife, Visit Czechia, Visit Indonesia, Visit Amsterdam, Visit Tunisia, Visit the Hague, Visit Estonia, Visit Lithuania, and Visit Samoa.
Steph believes exploring the world should never require winning the lottery first and built Big World Small Pockets from scratch in 2015 to prove that meaningful, memorable travel is absolutely possible on a sensible budget – good value doesn’t have to mean cutting corners or skipping the fun stuff, it’s simply about spending smart, not spending more.
Travelling for over 2 decades, writing honest guides that show what destinations are really like, how much things actually cost and the simple travel tricks that save money without sacrificing experience, Steph has picked up plenty of awards, a suitcase full of stories and more airport meal deals than any human should admit to!
Her focus is good value travel, not just cheap travel.
There’s a difference.
Good value means knowing when to splurge and when to save, which rail passes genuinely pay off, where the best budget accommodation hides, and how to build itineraries that feel rich without emptying your bank account.
Her advice ranges from affordability hacks and practical packing tips, to destination guides that spell out real prices, real logistics and real expectations.
This blog covers Europe, Africa, Asia, South America and beyond, with detailed guides on everything from scenic train routes in Switzerland, to hidden corners of Poland, affordable safaris, wallet-friendly city breaks and off the beaten path destinations that reward curiosity.
Every article is designed to be helpful, truthful and easy to follow, with a focus on practical tips, transparency and real experience.
Expect clear breakdowns of transport options, honest hotel reviews, straightforward itineraries and clever ways to stretch your travel budget further, with plenty of tried-and-tested travel tool reviews and recommended products that help you decide what’s genuinely worth the spend.
So if you’re searching for budget travel tips, affordable itineraries, do-able destination guides, honest packing essentials, cheap flight strategies or trustworthy recommendations that keep things real, you’re in the right place!
Based in London, follow Steph’s global adventures via her Instagram, Facebook and TikTok channels, as she continually shares her latest tips and tricks to help you get more travel bang for your buck…