Many people only have a week or two of vacation allowed with their jobs or school for a whole year. Sometimes we are also limited by finances and a lengthy stay just isn't in the cards. So, what do you do when your vagabond feet are itching? You could skip the trip and save it … Continue reading Highlight Trip: The Long Weekend
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Hack a Hostel Stay
Hostels are great for the budget conscious traveler, if you don't mind sharing a room with four to 20 of your closest strangers. This type of accommodation offers more than just the bare essentials if you know what to look for when booking. Even with updated facilities, en suite rooms and brand new amenities like … Continue reading Hack a Hostel Stay
Dublin on the Cheap: 10 Free or Nearly Free Things
The list of things to see in Dublin, Ireland is seriously extensive. If I listed all of them on a rolled up piece of paper it would tumble to the ground and roll away when extended. It is easy to rack up a tab with all the entry fees and tour costs as you try … Continue reading Dublin on the Cheap: 10 Free or Nearly Free Things
Squirreling It Away: Saving for a Trip
Destination chosen - Check Lodging chosen & Deposit paid - Check Airfare booked - Check check! Great! The basics are taken care of and you are definitely going on your trip! **I don't recommend skipping booking your airfare and putting a deposit down on your lodging. Do it early and get it out of the … Continue reading Squirreling It Away: Saving for a Trip
Penny Pinchers: How to Budget a Trip
Great! You know where you are going, when you are going and with whom you are going. So, how much is this going to cost? Well it all depends. The first part is determined by the above information. Your airfare depends on to and from where you are traveling as well as when you will … Continue reading Penny Pinchers: How to Budget a Trip
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