Everyone needs a vacation now and then, but travel often gets tossed into the “too expensive” category. The main factor in a trip’s cost adding up can easily be the hotel stay. Spending hundreds of dollars each night just to…
8 Ways to Save Money Camping
In my previous article, How to Camp: A Guide for Beginners, I explained where to go and what to pack to have a great trip. Camping can be an affordable option for travel, but if you’re not careful, you can…
How to Camp: A Beginner’s Guide
Camping is more than a cheap way to sleep at night- it’s an experience. Whether you’re looking for an adventure, something different, or a way to save on a vacation, camping is the way to go. I have to admit…
15 Frugal Ways to Enjoy the Beach
If you are within driving distance of a beach then you are very lucky! It is hard to find a cheaper alternative for a fabulous time with you and/or your family. And summer is not the only time when the…
11 Easy Ways to Save On Your Next Vacation
Saving money and taking a vacation are usually two activities that don’t go together. But just because you’re watching your money, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on a relaxing getaway, an exciting adventure, or whatever else your travel…
Uncovering all the Extra Costs of Going on a Cruise
My husband and I recently returned from a cruise to Alaska. It was simply breathtaking. I now know that the gorgeous color of my cat’s eyes we previously were unable to define is, in fact, glacier-ice blue. Our taste buds…
11 Free Travel Apps to Save Money
Travel can be pricey, but if you’re willing to look for the good deals, the savings can add up to an affordable vacation. Lucky for us, Travel Apps make it that much easier to not break the bank during travel.…
Is AAA Worth It?
When my husband and I decided to take a long road trip this summer visiting every state, the two main issues that immediately arose were safety and finances. I suggested purchasing AAA to help both situations without knowing too much…
Holiday Gifts for Travelers
Holiday gifts for travelers is part of the holiday gift guide series. Find unique, fun, hard to buy for, and great deal gift ideas for all the travelers on your list! Holiday Gift Ideas for Travelers My husband and I…
Tips for Taking a Practical Vacation
I’m headed out of town next week to help my boyfriend make the move from DC to Texas. When I moved, I shipped all my things home in a few 14 boxes, packed up two suitcases, jumped on a plane…