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How to Dine on a Budget

When I travel, I’m almost always thinking about when and where we’re going to eat next. I want to eat my way through a city. It must be the combination of all the walking and the fresh air, or just the excitement of being in a completely new environment. I know it’s impractical. Not just because it’s unhealthy, but also because it’s totally unaffordable. If I did stop to eat a bunch during the day, I’d never get any sightseeing done either! If you’re like me and want to eat all day long, y...

Super Useful Travel Links

So, you know how I'm always harping on your to pack light and pack less and pack in just a carry-on? Well, I came across some post recently that back me up and come from people who travel pretty much full-time and can stress the importance of saving money, packing well and also show you how few things you actually need to make you look great on a trip that can be three days or three months long. Once you get over the fact that you'll have to do some laundry - it really isn't that...

Infographic: Romantic Getaway Ideas

You may or may not have already noticed Valentine candy being showcased in your local grocery store. Are you ready for February 14th yet? If not, you aren't alone. This year the holiday falls on a Thursday, which can be great if you want to take a romantic trip with your honey. Airfare and hotels are cheaper in the middle of the week and it's a lot easier to stay on a budget. You might not even want to take your trip in February, which is fine. It's usually enough to let your sweetie know...

My Paris Wish List

So, it's no secret that I am looking forward to going back to London and Paris later this year. In fact, I told you all in my last blog post that listed my Travel Goals and Resolutions. I've been collecting ideas for a while on what I want to see and do on my trip back to Paris. On our last trip, we only had a few days and it definitely wasn't enough time, especially since one day was spent at Disneyland Paris - which we'll be visiting again - and that wasn't enough time there either.





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Travel Goals and Resolutions of 2013

Happy 2013! The first week has officially passed us by and
it’s time to talk about travel resolutions for the year. I see everyone adding
to their “bucket list”, but I like to have short-term goals of 2-3 years, so
they seem more easily attainable. Last year we went on some great trips and
saved a lot of money on the way. While we planned to take our big vacation to
Europe, it didn’t happen. The new hefty taxes and fees for travelers out of the
UK were a surprise to us, but our back-up pla...

Frugal Family Travels (Part 3) 1.5.13

If you missed previous parts of this series, click her for Part 1 and Part 2.


Has the travel bug bitten you yet? If you haven’t been on a vacation in a while, now might be the time to start planning. I find that a lot of people use their kids as an excuse for not going on a real trip. Sure, you could travel locally and still have a great time, and save money, but many times it costs just as much to do that as it does to go far from home. Many kids love to travel and get a lot out of the...

Frugal Family Travels (Part 2) 1.2.13

If you missed part one of this series, read it here.



Are you and your family ready for a vacation? Looking for ways to cut your expenses, so a trip will fit into your budget? No problem! Traveling with kids can be spendy, but if you know how to plan ahead and what you can do to make it more affordable, it can be a stress-free and relaxing experience. Everyone needs some time away and a good vacation can be an awesome bonding experience for your family. Following are five ways to s...

Frugal Family Travels (Part 1) 12.29.12

I often talk to people who haven’t taken a real vacation in a long time. Between their bills and children, they feel like money is always an issue and their small budget won’t allow them to travel anywhere far from home. Traveling doesn’t have to be a burden, and with the stress of everyday life weighing down on you, a trip may be just the thing to re-energize you and bring your family closer together. You don’t have to spend a fortune to still have a great time. In fact, I spend my time...

Frugal Holiday Activities 12.26.12

Christmas is over, but that doesn't mean that there are no more holiday activities to engage in on your days off. Take a break from playing with your new toys and go outside. We were able to spend our Friday night doing something we hadn't done for a while. Going to the zoo.

The Oregon Zoo in Portland holds their Zoolights event between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve. They decorate the zoo with millions of lights. You'll see animals, but only lit up ones, as most of the real animals are a...

Last-Minute Gifts for Travelers 12.22.12

The Holidays are upon us, which means you’re probably visiting friends or relatives and you have to show up with gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah or, in some cases, a birthday. But what to get for people who already have everything, are super picky, you don’t know as well as you used to or you just don’t have time to shop for? If you will be traveling to see them and you don’t want to wrap stuff up to ship ahead of you, or are a super procrastinator and do things at the last possible moment,...