I have $399.89 in my travel savings account. That’s barely enough to pay for airfare somewhere interesting — let alone pay for my husband’s ticket, our hotel, meals, or sightDOING. This fall has been rough on us financially, so it’s safe to say we won’t be traveling like we used to until things settle down […]
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Of all the cities in the United States, Chicago is my absolute favorite. It’s a big city, but there’s a midwestern friendliness that gives the city a comfortable feel. Navigating public transportation is incredibly easy, prices are reasonable, and you’ll never run out of things to do. For an interactive trip to Chicago (without skipping
What sets the United States apart from other travel destinations? How about 61 national parks (and 408 units overall) managed by the National Park Service, including historical sites, monuments and conservation areas? That adds up to over 84 million acres of protected lands and national treasures. I’m a big fan of this country’s national parks.
The most expensive underwear I own isn’t a lacy pair from Victoria’s Secret or a silk number from La Perla. That’s right: I paid $23 for a single pair of boyshorts that aren’t even cute. Of course, I didn’t buy them to be sexy (and admittedly, they’re not ugly, just ordinary). I bought them because I needed
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For me, the most expensive part of travel is sightDOING. I’ve learned how to harness the power of frequent flyer miles and take advantage of hotel discounts, but tours — especially unique experiences — can be expensive. In order to keep my travel budget to a realistic amount, I try to offset every tour I
Thirty-five million years ago, a crack in the earth’s crust began to erode by the Grijalva River in Chiapas, creating the Sumidero Canyon. A narrow passage passes through vertical walls up to 1000 meters tall, twisting and turning for thirteen kilometers of beautiful scenery just 45 minutes from San Cristobal de las Casas. Like many parts of
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If the image of Spain you have in your head is bullfights, sunny days, late nights, flamenco, and tapas, then Seville is where you want to go. It oozes Spanish stereotypes — and then shows you a whole different side of Spain — for a one-two punch that you won’t be able to get enough
Here’s the problem with travel purchases: the exact same flight, the exact same hotel room, or the exact same rental car can cost totally different prices for different people depending on when and how you book. As a traveler, it’s frustrating never knowing if I got the best price for my purchase. So what if
Cruises aren’t for everyone, but I enjoy them and in certain parts of the world, I think they make a lot of sense. It’s the perfect start to an Alaska vacation and I know it’ll play into my someday trips to the Norwegian Fjords and Greek Isles. If you’re just getting started in the cruising world,
Bad luck (or whatever you want to call it) isn’t just limited to Friday the 13th. It can happen to anybody, and when problems arise during traveling it can spoil a vacation. Take a deep breath and don’t let it ruin your day. Here are five common travel misfortunes and how to work around them.
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