Sophie Marlowe

The Budget Beach Bum

Sophie is a 28-year-old freelance writer from Brighton who turned a redundancy cheque into a round-the-world trip — and never really came home. She specialises in cheap sun destinations, last-minute deals, and making a £500 holiday feel like a £2,000 one. If there’s a secret beach bar or a 2-for-1 flight offer, Sophie’s already found it. In 2026 Sophie concentrates on how to get more bang for your buck. With rising fuel costs, she has to plan for more savvy travel methods.