ROUTE IDEA #3

I am long overdue of a new route plan.
This is the third version and I know it's going to change... Scratch that, it has already changed!

I still have to sit down with my pals and go over it, as we definitely want to be in Thailand for Songkran (cannot miss this!) but have to decide which way to go after. But even with an rough itinerary, we know that our plans will (definitely) change.

I found this great website to help plan itineraries, be sure to check it out if you're planning your dream trip! http://www.tripline.net

Are there any festivals you think are unmissable? Or an amazing town that I haven't got on my itinerary? Comment below, I would love to hear your advice!

·Hi, My name is Melissa and I'm a shopaholic·

Since the start of planning for my travels, I always knew saving would be hard.

Retail therapy could be no more.

The momentary happiness inducing activity that I have always known and done had to go on hold.
(Doubly hard for a fashion student).

It all had to change from the moment travel plans were in full swing. Shopping had to go to the back of the line (on top of everything else). Every penny needed to go into my travel piggy bank. And so far everything has.
With my last pay, I left a little bit of money to treat myself, and to my surprise (and to those who know how bad my addiction is) I still haven't bought anything.
Am I a changed women? Can't be...

My shopping basket on all the different websites I shop on are full. But why haven't I bought something for myself?
I guess I have been saying 'No' all this time that I am too afraid to make the commitment on an item(s) just in case!
If you are saving for anything and have an addiction to something - you will know how hard it is to suddenly stop. But the best thing to do if you accidentally pop into your favourite store and see this beautiful item that you must have - Just ask yourself:

· If I buy this, will it be coming with my on my journey?
· Will it even fit in my rucksack?!
· How far would the price of this beautiful, can't live without item get me in SE Asia?

And if I cant answer those questions properly, back on the rack they go!

This is the difficult situation between travel junkie and fashion addict. It can only be one or the other at one time - unless, that is... you are filthy rich... Jealous?... Me?... No...

One thing I can say is that everyone's style continuously changes, whether you follow different trends and seasons or not. So maybe (just maybe), we should sacrifice one love for another and leave that money to create the best memories, the best experience and the best friends - and see this World we live in.

All in the name of travelling.


Do you have any recovering shopaholic saving tips? I would love to hear from you!