6 easy tips to book a super-cheap cruise
A cheap cruise is our family’s favorite way to vacation. It takes a little bit of planning, but not nearly as much as a typical vacation. You pretty much sit back and relax for your […]
How a cruise can help (or hurt) your budget
The number of vacationers hopping aboard a cruise has increased steadily. In 2019 alone, 30 million people are expected to go on cruises, almost double the number of passengers a decade ago. There’s many reasons […]
4 tips for taking vacation when you’re self-employed
My eyes darted between my calendar and my to-do list, and I immediately felt overwhelmed. I had one week left until I was scheduled to set off on my first vacation in a long time. Hiking, kayaking, […]
Honeymoon on a budget: Our $400 Caribbean trip
There was no way I was going to get married without a honeymoon to follow. At the same time, I knew from sources like Wedding Wire that the average cost of a honeymoon trip is about $4,000. […]
6 budget-friendly domestic destinations to put on your 2019 travel list
If one of your resolutions for 2019 is to travel more, but you fear that finances will hold you back, have a little hope: there are plenty of destinations across the country that are still […]
6 road trip rules for single moms with kids
After returning from a two-week road trip with my kids, this is my perspective: Why was everyone I know warning me not to make the trek from New York City to rural Illinois with my […]
Living abroad can save you money — here’s how
What if I said that you can stay in five-star hotels whenever you wish, eat at the finest restaurants, travel internationally, hire a full-time housekeeper, save six figures, and more, all while earning the same money […]
Adventure on a budget: Cheap travel abroad programs
Traveling abroad is a life-changing event. You might learn a new language, and you’ll definitely engage with a new culture. You’ll taste new foods, navigate a new city and meet a variety of new people. […]
The 5 best & worst airports for holiday delays
With the holiday travel season fast approaching, be prepared for a record number of passengers expected to take to the skies across the country. U.S. airlines carried 72.3 million passengers in December 2017, a new […]
5 ways to get your budget ready for holiday travel in 5 minutes or less
Holiday travel is an expensive undertaking. For many, the mere thought of is cringe-inducing — given the seasonal price hikes and chaos that comes with traveling at the end of the year. But that doesn’t […]