Budget Travel Bordeaux, France
This Bordeaux budget travel guide was originally written in Dec 2014 and last updated July 2018. Bordeaux on a Budget We arrived in Bordeaux excited to indulge in the region’s delicious namesake wine,...
View ArticleHow to Take a Day Trip from Bordeaux to Saint Emilion, France
This travel guide on how to take a Saint Emilion day trip was originally written in Nov 2014 and last updated July 2018. The medieval village and Unesco World Heritage Site of Saint Emilion, France, is...
View ArticleHow to Have an Awesome Yet Cheap Oktoberfest on a Budget
This Guide to Oktoberfest on a Budget was initially written in 2016 and is now updated each year with the latest Oktoberfest prices and information, most recently updated July 2018, in advance of...
View ArticleHow to Visit Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
This post about Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve was initially written in February 2014 and last updated July 2018. Known for its complex environment, the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve is a unique natural...
View Article10 Secrets on How to Get a Free Balcony Upgrade on a Cruise
This article on How to Get a Free Balcony Upgrade on a Cruise was originally written November 2015 and last updated July 2018. Balcony staterooms sure are nice. You gotta love those mesmerizing ocean...
View ArticleHow to Get Cheap Drinks on a Cruise Ship
This article with tips on How to Get Cheap Drinks on a Cruise Ship was first published in June 2014 and is continually updated, most recently in July 2018. We always love a good drink while cruising....
View ArticleWhere To Find the Cheapest Repositioning Cruise Deals
Last Updated: September 2018 to Include Best Last-Minute Repositioning Cruise Deals for Fall 2018 Using cheap repositioning cruise deals to travel around the world can provide for an incredibly...
View Article40+ Best Gift Ideas for Travelers 2018: Travel Gift Guide for Value
It’s that time of year again when we’re all on the hunt for that perfect present for all those special people in your life. But what are some unique gift ideas for people who love to travel? We’ve...
View ArticleInca Jungle Trek Review: The Most Adventurous Route to Machu Picchu
The Inca Jungle Trek is such an awesome way to get to Macchu Picchu! If you’ve been following this travel site, then you know there are two things we often look for in a travel experience: awesome...
View ArticleQuilotoa Loop Ecuador Trek: How To Hike It The Cheap & Easy Way
The Quilotoa Loop is arguably one of the best multi-day trekking routes in South America and definitively one of Ecuador’s most popular treks. The hiking trails throughout the Quilotoa Loop wind...
View ArticleMindo Ecuador Travel Guide + 10 Best Things To Do in the Cloud Forest
The Mindo Cloud Forest is a unique eco-system in Ecuador that’s known worldwide for its biodiversity and birding. The lush subtropical forest provides a mystical environment to roam around and pursue...
View ArticleHow to Afford the Best of Galapagos: Budget Travel Tips
Is it actually possible to travel the Galapagos on a budget? Many assume a trip to the Galapagos will be a very expensive proposition. You wouldn’t be wrong to think so. Even Googling “Galapagos Tour”...
View Article20 Best Things to Do in Halifax Nova Scotia: A Budget-Friendly Travel Guide
We’ve found Nova Scotia’s capital to be such a fun travel destination in Canada, having such a wide assortment of great things to do in Halifax! This is a city that may get overlooked on the travel...
View ArticleRiobamba Ecuador Travel Guide: Best Day Trips & Things to Do
Riobamba Ecuador is an intriguing town that travelers sometimes bypass during their Ecuador itinerary. Yet we discovered there are so many awesome things to do around Riobamba, particularly when it...
View ArticleTwo Week Itinerary: Egypt on a Budget with Affordable Luxury
Note: This Egypt on a Budget Travel Guide was last updated January 2019. When planning a trip to this bucket list destination, we were determined to pack in all the quintesential stops while still...
View ArticleHow to Take a Day Trip from Bordeaux to Saint Emilion, France
The medieval village and Unesco World Heritage Site of Saint Emilion, France, is a fantastic full day trip to take from Bordeaux. St Emilion is located approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) from...
View ArticleAmtrak Empire Builder Tips & Review: Rail Journey Across the US
“All aboard!” After stepping onto the Amtrak Empire Builder, we soon found out the crew really does belt out an “all aboard” call as the train is departing. For us, that holler from deep in the lungs...
View Article10 Secrets on How to Get a Free Balcony Upgrade on a Cruise
It sure is nice to have a balcony stateroom on a cruise. You gotta love those mesmerizing ocean swells, the warm sea breeze, those beautiful island vistas on the horizon, the occasional seagull flying...
View ArticleA Cheap World Cruise: Tips & Tricks for How to Afford the Voyage
Is a cheap world cruise actually possible? That’s the question we asked ourselves. So we thoroughly investigated this seemingly impossible travel desire and then went on to plan a cruise around the...
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