Meet John McAllister, the ultimate travel hacker! This savvy Welshman managed to catch his favourite sport at the Winter Olympics in Milan without breaking the bank. With hotel rates soaring at a whopping £1,000 per night, John took a different route—literally! He embarked on an “extreme day trip,” covering 1,400 miles in less than 18 hours for under £100!
How did he pull off this epic journey? John’s adventure kicked off with a £54 return flight from London Stansted to Milan Malpensa. Arriving around 10:30 am, he had plenty of time to soak in some Milanese sights, savour Italian delicacies, and of course, hunt down a bit of Olympic merch. The highlight was catching the Canada vs France ice hockey match for a mere €30 (£26), watching Canada crush France 10-2!
Not one to let sky-high hotel prices dampen his Olympic dreams, John efficiently manoeuvred through Milan and returned home the very same night, having spent just £96 in total. Now that’s some serious budget travelling!
John shares, “It’s a fantastic way to get the thrill of a getaway in a limited time frame. Plus, it’s cheaper than a weekend rugby ticket back in Wales!” For someone who lives and breathes ice hockey all year round, this was an absolute win.
Inspired by John’s escapade? With a bit of planning and creativity, you too can catch thrilling events without the hefty price tag. Let’s hear it for the ultimate travel score—where to next, John? ✈️🏒❄️