{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67fe6575ad69959fc242080d/69c180f01a160b44dbb257d6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"'You can holiday in Vietnam for the price of a week in Greece' - budget travel strategies that work","description":"<p>No one knows more about organising an unforgettable holiday on a tight budget than Cork woman <a href=\"https://www.stephmylifetravel.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stephanie Barry Woods</a>. She and her husband Tim have been travelling the world for the past decade, having every type of experience imaginable. From road tripping around Spain to luxury stays in the Maldives to Bankok hostels and full moon parties in Thailand. (You can hear how they made that happen in an <a href=\"https://www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/better-with-money/how-we-saved-100k-in-four-years/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">earlier episode of Better with Money</a>) In today’s episode <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/stephmylife\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Steph</a> shares the best tips and tricks she’s learned over the years; from getting the best price on flights and accommodation to alternative family breaks to organising a holiday in south east Asia for the same price as a week on a Greek island. You'll be submitting your annual leave request by the time you get to the end of this episode.</p><p><br></p><p>Better with Money is for information purposes only and does not constitute advice.</p><p><br></p><p>Presented by Aideen Finnegan.</p>","author_name":"The Irish Times"}