Posted: 11/12/18 | November 12th, 2018 Last December, Heather won our round the world trip contest and was gifted a trip around the world worth $50 a day! In January, she started backpacking her way through South America on a budget. Today, she’s written a blog post about how she’s been able to stay on […]
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How to Plan a Trip: A Month-by-Month Guide
Posted: 4/2/2024 | April 2nd, 2024 Trip planning can be a daunting task. Flights, insurance, gear, itineraries, accommodation, and so much more all need to be considered and sorted out before you go. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, especially when you haven’t done something like this before. After over close to twenty years of traveling […]
How to Eat in New York City on a Budget
New York City might be an expensive place to visit, but it doesn’t mean you can’t find great food! Here are my tips for how to eat in NYC on a budget.
Breaking the Marriage Mold
Posted: 05/05/11 | May 5th, 2011 This is a guest post by Ayngelina of Bacon is Magic. She will be writing a series of articles on traveling as a solo female in your thirties. I had a textbook childhood. I went to university, graduated with a degree, worked hard, and eventually landed a great job […]
The Science of Wanderlust
What drives some of us to forsake the comforts of home and explore the world? Is there a scientific explanation for why some of us are slaves to our wanderlust, while others are dead set on staying put? In this post, science and travel writer Kayt Sukel explores whether or not DNA is the answer to why some of us have an insatiable sense of wanderlust.
The 6 Best Hostels in Oaxaca
Last Updated: 5/3/23 | May 3rd, 2023 I fell in love with Oaxaca as soon as I arrived. Located in the central part of the Pacific coast of Mexico, it’s nestled in a valley surrounded by craggy mountains. The area has been inhabited for thousands of years by indigenous Zapotec and Mixtec peoples, and later […]
The 5 Best Travel Insurance Companies
Last Updated: 3/1/24 | March 1st, 2024 Planning a trip can be a lot of fun: researching amazing bucket-list activities, daydreaming about picture-perfect beaches and epic hikes, booking the cheap flights that will take you to the world’s most amazing destinations. Planning gives you ownership of your trip and lets you imagine all the wonderful […]
Is Travel Insurance Worth It?
Last Updated: 7/21/23 | July 21st, 2023 Travel insurance is probably the most boring topic to discuss when it comes to planning a trip. Dreaming up the perfect itinerary, finding cheap flights, buying gear — all of these things are much more glamorous! For that reason, many budget travelers actually skip buying travel insurance. Unlike […]
What Does Travel Insurance ACTUALLY Cover?
Last Updated: 4/25/24 | April 25th, 2024 Travel insurance is probably the most boring topic when it comes to planning a trip. Nobody wants to focus on the worst-case scenario before they even leave home (myself included). Plus, researching insurance is just plain tedious. There is a lot of fine print to scour, requiring you […]
How to Tour a Coffee Plantation in Panama
Last Updated: 9/4/2023 | September 4th, 2023 I have a confession: I’m not a coffee drinker. I think the last time I had coffee was about five years ago. The only way I like coffee is when you add in all those other flavors, milk, and whipped cream because it masks the coffee taste and […]
Skyscanner Review: The Best Website for Finding Cheap Flights
Posted: 7/9/23 | July 9th, 2023 It’s never been easier to find a cheap flight. From deal finding websites like Going to points & miles tools like Point.me, travelers have plenty of options for finding cheap tickets. There’s a lot of options for searching fares. I mean you have Google Flights, Expedia, Orbitz, Momondo, and […]
Is Belize Safe to Visit?
Last Updated: 8/29/23 | August 29th, 2023 Relaxing on a picturesque beach, exploring Mayan ruins, snorkeling the world’s second-longest barrier reef. Belize is full of amazing and adventurous things to do. The country is one of the most unique destinations in Central America and among my favorite countries in the region. It’s also where I […]