“It’s not actually as expensive as you think it is,” says Kate.

“The most common things people say is, ‘Oh god, you’re so lucky to have this lifestyle. How do you afford to do it?’ There’s this common misconception that travel has to be really expensive.”

“In reality, it doesn’t have to be. You can just go to really cheap countries and live on £10 a day.”

How did you manage to save up the money beforehand?

“To afford it, I had to make travel a priority. I’m not lucky, I’ve just worked a whole lot and I’ve chosen what I want to spend my money on.”

“Some people chose to spend their money on Starbucks coffee or new shoes. To travel, you learn to not spend the money on the stupid shit you don’t need for a bit.”