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5 Ways to Save Money On ALL Your Trips

Budget travel isn't always easy. Travel is expensive and you can't always stay within a budget you want to stay in, unless you really compromise, but we all know this. Luckily, there are ways you can save that are easy and you can do all the time. Here are five of my favorite ways to save money on every single trip I take:
Travel in the off-seasonSure, everyone wants to travel in the summer, because the kids are out of school and the weather is nice, but this is also true other places....

48 Hours of Fun On a Budget in New Orleans

In this blog series I show you how easy it is to budget travel anywhere and I also give you a quick overview of a new city each time in a brief 48-hour itinerary.
Hey guys! I'm back with a new post. I know I've been absent for a bit, but I've been sick and trying to catch up with things and motivate myself for the new year. With that, I've decided to bring back this series that I love, with the help of some friends and their suggestions for cities. If you have any suggestions as well, please...

How to Gain Free Entry to National Parks for Free in 2020

The National Park Service is a national treasure, especially if you're a person who loves to get outdoors and hike, take pictures, get some fresh air, or just see some nature. If you're traveling or hoping to get outside for Spring Break and you're near a National Park (which most people are or can easily drive to), this is the time to see some of America's most beautiful scenery, along with amazing plants and native animals. For a whole week, you can get in to all National Parks free of...

Looking Ahead to Spring Break

Now that the holidays are over, it's time to start thinking about your travel plans for 2020. I know a ton of people will be doing a spring break getaway, which can be expensive if you aren't prepared. Most people will be driving, but the skies will also be busy.

Bring a back-up pair of sunglasses, double-check you brought your phone charger (and battery back-up), make sure your passport and ID are valid and have a great time, because it's good for you!. 

I'll be traveling before Spring...

2020 Is Here

It's here! 2020 has arrived and we still don't have flying cars or transporter tubes or bullet trains in America. Bummer, right? Well, yes and no. We have so many options to for new destinations and getting there and saving money in the process, so I guess it helps take the sting out of not being able to get into a 52 car pile-up in the sky (because that would totally happen every. single. day.) 

I found 2019 to be a lot better than most people I know. I went to Las Vegas twice, got to go...

2020 Resolution: To Travel More

The New Year is upon us and who doesn't want their 2020 to be awesome? I know I do. If you aren't already traveling the way you want, maybe you should resolve to travel more. Travel makes people happy, and being happy makes you healthier, so it just makes sense. You have all those vacation days. Try to use more of them this year. In fact, that can be your New Year's resolution.

So, how do you actually travel more? It's easier than you think. I'll give you some steps to ensure that you...

Happy Holidays, Everyone!

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Yule, Solstice, or Wednesday, I hope you're having a wonderful one. It'll be business as usual here on Saturday, but today I'm taking the day off to enjoy family, friends, and food.

I hope your Winter/December/Holidays are awesome!

Have a Harry Christmas

With December almost over, the holidays are upon us. This is a crazy busy month for me, because Christmas, my birthday, and several great events that I enjoy. This is a pretty Potter-centric time and I'd love to share pics with you.

Each year I choose a theme for my birthday. This is generally Harry Potter, because my house gets turned into Hogwarts for our big party in July and then transitions to fall, Halloween, Christmas, and then taken down after the 1st. These all seem like the most...

Last-Minute Holiday Travel Tips

The holidays are almost upon us and that means many people will be flying or driving to destinations to see friends and family. Luckily, all our immediate family lives in town, so we don't have to go anywhere to get our jolly on. We do skip the making of a big holiday dinner in favor of going to the local-ish casino buffet on Christmas day and we do a potluck for the get together on Christmas Eve, so we have a pretty laid back couple of days to look forward to.

If you're traveling, you...

Packing Light for Winter Travel

Packing even for a beach trip in just a carry-on can be a little tricky if you aren’t used to packing light. Carry-on travel has become more and more popular as baggage fees have become the norm among most airlines. 

Not only does packing light save money, but it also saves time, because travelers don’t have to stand around the baggage carousel waiting for their luggage to (hopefully) make it off the plane. Having minimal baggage can save your back, too. Not sure where to start when...