Why Not Just Go Somewhere Else?
If you've ever found yourself thinking that, you're in the right place.
Adam (me!)
To me, it feels like travel these days is full of 'perfect 10 point itineraries' or lists of hidden gems. Thing is, I actually think travel doesn't have to perfect or overplanned. To have a great time, you just have to do one thing: Go!
I started the Shoestring Travel Club for people like me who want to do exactly that; go away somewhere else for a few days, on a shoestring budget and a with a shoestring plan. Just flights, accommodation and a few days spare to explore somewhere new.
Examples of Trips I've Taken So Far
(And Ones You Could Take Too!)
4 Days in Tenerife for £142
Sun, sea, great food and a whole lot of relaxing. I found and booked this one in November with about 7 days notice, and recharged the batteries right up
Carcassonne for 3 days - £108
Where the hell is Carcassonne, I hear you ask. I thought the same thing, so I went for a look around. Turns out it's lovely! Nothing much to do but eat nice food, drink wine and generally pretend to be French
Gothenburg - 3 Days for £138
I did this in April 2026 for a couple of days. Turns out Gothenburg is lovely! (And the hotel I stayed in was lovely, with a sauna, pool and free breakfast)
Menorca in April - £103
Secluded coves and watching sunsets in 3000 year old settlements. Sure it was a little chilly at night, but what else are jumpers for!
So, What Exactly Is Being A Club Member About?
As you can probably see from some of the trips I've been on, I love finding great prices to go away and wander around somewhere else. Being a Shoestring Travel Club member means you want to start doing the same thing, and the club is the final push you might need to actually go and do it!
Any trips I find that I think are ones worth going on, I'll share with you to be able to book for yourself. I'll also share my opinions (good and bad) on places and destinations I've been myself and found online. No AI... stuff, only my take on things to hopefully encourage you to get yourself away and have a great time for a few days.
Members also get to hear me chirpsing on about various travel things (like the way I've managed to cheekily get free extra legroom on about 50% of the flights I take). So that's also cool!
How Much Is Membership?
Joining as a member costs a small monthly fee. You can join for either:
£3.50 a month
(≈ €4.00 - paid monthly)
£2.50 a month
(£30 / ≈ €35 paid annually)
No matter which one you choose, you get full access to everything I find for less than the cost of a cup of coffee a month ☕️
That's the long and short of it!
If you've ever sat there in the UK or Ireland thinking 'I wish I could just go somewhere else', this is the place for you.
I built the Shoestring to encourage you to do what I do; go on great trips on a Shoestring budget using time you have free in your own diary. Hopefully, becoming a member is the last little bit of encouragement you need to actually go and do it.
After all, if you do have a few days free to go and explore somewhere else, why not?!