Hello and welcome! I’m Jo, the voice behind DIY Travel Blog.
If you’ve ever wanted to plan your own trips but felt overwhelmed by the details, you’re in the right place!
My goal is simple: to show you that creating memorable, budget-friendly holidays is easier than you think.
Who I Am?
I live in beautiful Somerset, UK, with my husband, our three grown-up children, and our dog. Life here for me, is a mix of running our family Christmas tree farm, working with adults with disabilities, and squeezing in as much travel as I possibly can. Travel has always been my way of recharging, connecting with my family, and discovering the world one trip at a time.
Why I Started DIY Travel Blog
After years of planning our own adventures – from European city breaks to family ski trips and road trips abroad – I realised how much knowledge I’d built up. Friends would often ask, “How do you find such cheap flights?” or “Can you share your itinerary?”
That’s how DIY Travel Blog was born: a space to share what I’ve learned so you can confidently plan your own getaways, without spending a fortune or relying on travel agents.
You can read My Story here!
What You’ll Find Here
✅ Tried-and-tested itineraries for trips lasting up to two weeks
✅ Honest destination guides with a focus on affordable experiences
✅ Practical travel tips (from finding cheap flights to navigating new cities)
✅ Ideas for family-friendly adventures that don’t break the bank.
Take a look at my DIY Travel Hub for all the guides you need from itinerary planning to hire car tips – to make it easier for you to plan your trip and remember all the details.
See my Destination Travel Guides about all our family holiday experiences to give you ideas and inspiration for creating your own bespoke holidays.
For those people who like the idea of a DIY holiday but don’t have the time to do all their own research, ‘Book My Holiday‘ is a handy tool where you will find a selection of trip itineraries and lists of all the websites you need to copy that trip. (Available to subscribers only.)
Ultimately, DIY holidays are budget friendly and save you money, meaning you can make your travel budget stretch further and go on more trips.
Feel free to explore my website, ask any questions and start planning your perfect holiday today!
Let’s Connect
I love hearing from readers. If you’d like to say ‘hello’, ask a question, or share your own travel tips, you can reach me via email: diytravelagent@gmail.com or connect with me on Facebook or Instagram.
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Happy Travels! -Jo x
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