International travel is a luxury that can be extremely expensive, particularly for those who have a taste for travelling in style.
However one personal finance guru has shared a tip that has saved her a fortune while travelling, and even scored her some 5-star stays for free.
Money blogger Jen, who writes under the name Smartypants Finance, shared her secret with her 57 thousand followers on TikTok: it involves signing up for work as a "Mystery Shopper".
Hotels, restaurants and even airlines rely on the services of mystery reviewers, who enjoy services for free, or even get paid in exchange for reviews.
Signing up for mystery shopping agencies has allowed her to pick and choose assignments while on holiday, saving her thousands of dollars.