hello, i’m…
Victoria Philpott: Travel Writer, Blogger & Budget Travel Expert
I’m a UK travel writer, blogger and content creator with over 14 years of experience sharing practical travel advice, realistic itineraries and money-saving tips.
I’m the creator of vickyflipfloptravels.com – a travel blog focused on helping people travel more for less.
I’m also trained journalist, have been to over 75 countries, and have worked with some of the biggest travel brands in the world.
I’ve spoken on panels at huge trade fairs, festivals and universities and I’m often citied as one of the UK’s top travel bloggers. I’ve also written a book about festivals called Celebrate, and wrote the South East chapter for the Lonely Planet Experience England guide. My last job was working for Saga Magazine online editing travel articles for web.
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Where this all began
I grew up in a beautiful village in the middle of England until moving out at 18. Before this I hadn’t been far – a few holidays in France and a school trip to Turkey about covers it. And although I dipped my toe in the water with a holiday to Greece with friends the summer before university, it wasn’t until I worked on a kids camp in New York that I truly got bitten by the travel bug.
There followed an 8-week tour round Australia, a second year at a camp in Connecticut, partying in Mexico, sunbathing in Portugal, teaching English in Madrid, 4 months around Europe, a tour of Morocco, a safari through the Serengeti, skiing in Canada and a few weekend jaunts throughout my 20s.
Student loans and minimum wage jobs supported most of it. I worked on some top magazines (see my LinkedIn) before finding my calling as a travel writer.
I believe that with a bit of prioritising you can explore the world while holding down a full-time job, and without breaking the bank. I hope to inspire you to do the same!
what i want to achieve
My purpose…
I used to think I’d do something cool for charity, save the world somehow, in my own little way, but I’ve decided that if I inspire the right person to relax or push out of their comfort zones with my travel writing, then maybe, just maybe, they’ll be the ones to save the world instead, and I’m indirectly responsible.
You’ve got to work with what you’ve got in this life and I’ve got this blog, a passion and a desire to help you travel better.
My life a travel blogger…
Since setting up my travel blog, in February 2012, I’ve travelled all over the world. I’ve been on over 50 press trips and had some of the most incredible money-can’t-buy experiences.
I also lived as a digital nomad for years, I travelled central America solo, spent five weeks in wintry Japan, ventured through Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi with my good friend Helen, travelled Nepal, cycled from north to south in Vietnam, went on a music odyssey through the USA and dipped into Europe more times than I can count. I’ve also visited off the beaten path places like Samoa and Papua New Guinea.
Future plans include travelling South America, as I’ve still NEVER been. And I also want to see more of the Middle East, and the wonderful islands of Europe too. Honestly, so many places I want to go.
My ‘to-see list’ is just never ending.
Awards and mentions
I’ve been featured in Wanderlust Magazine, YahooTravel, The Guardian, The Huffington Post, The Independent, The Daily Mail, The Daily Express and many other newspapers too.
READ MORE: Find out more about my work here.
just so you know…
Disclosure
Sometimes I’ll include paid articles on this site, just like a magazine has advertorials and adverts to support the cashflow, so do I.
- If an article is a ‘guest post’ I will have been paid a sum to feature it. If I don’t earn money I don’t travel.
- Occasionally I’ll review a product I’ve been given for free.
- I do get discounts and free stays in hotels but I will always give you my honest review.
- Any links to Amazon and Booking.com are affiliate links and I’ll get a teeny tiny commission, don’t let it bother you.
I founded another site
Victoria is the founder of VickyFlipFlopTravels.com and DayOutinEngland.com. These are separate publishing brands, while Victoria Philpott is the individual author, editor and travel expert behind them.