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Review: Travelon's Amazing Bottle Totes

Summer has started, which means you're going to outside. A lot. We take trips, we go to the beach, we hit the pool, we go to theme parks, we go to concerts, and we go to festivals. When we travel, we always bring a water bottle with us. It's too expensive to keep buying water all day and it's super annoying to have to carry them or shove them in your purse. In fact sometimes you don't even want to take a purse, but Travelon has you covered with two different bottle totes that are both awesome...

Singapore on a Budget

You’ve probably been told that Asian cities such as Singapore are expensive holiday destinations and you’re right, they can be. If you’re flying long haul to these destinations then chances are you’ll have spent quite enough money as it is on the plane ticket so when you’re there you’ll be looking at maximizing your holiday budget.
In this short post we take you through a whistle stop tour of visiting, eating and shopping in Singapore, where to save money and where to find bargains. Click her...

10 Ways to Save on Travel Meals

Food isn’t like souvenirs. No one goes on vacation without buying it. You have to make room in your travel budget to eat, but there are many ways you can make that part of your expenses smaller. Just because you are trying to save money doesn’t mean that you have to eat fast food or sandwiches for every meal or can’t experience the best cuisine a place has to offer. Below is my top 10 list of ways to stretch your food funds.
Ask the locals where they eatOdds are, people who live where you’re t...

Summer Packing Tips

Summer is coming and that means packing light should be easy. Well, I've learned that isn't true for a lot of people. While I'm like "throw a bathing suit, some sandals, sunscreen and a pair of shorts in a bag", others are sitting there wondering how they can cram 10 pairs of shoes into a carry-on for a 4-day trip. No! You need my summer packing tips!
Photo by Elaine Tu on UnsplashFirst of all, wherever you go, you probably won't know anyone and you probably won't see them again...

My Las Vegas Wish List 2019

In just a few weeks, I'll be headed back to Vegas for my annual summer trip. We have tickets, we have a place to stay, we're gonna watch some basketball, and I'm going to do some awesome stuff that's new to me, as well as return to some old stuff, but you have already seen those, so I'm not repeating them.

Even though I had to skip my 2nd trip last year, this will still be my 8th trip in 4 years. It can be hard to find new things, but as the city is always changing and I don't know all the sec...

How to Travel With a Friend

Traveling with a friend can be awesome. It can also be stressful. More stressful than traveling with a significant other or family. If you know how to do it right, you'll still be friends when you return. It helps to plan trips with someone you know you  have things in common with to begin with. This National Best Friends day, I want to share my tips on how to travel with a friend, and not kill each other in the process.
Talk About BudgetWe all hate to talk about money, especially with fr...

Doing Disney & Other Theme Parks On a Budget

Being on a budget can sometimes make theme park vacations challenging, since everything seems to cost an arm and a leg. As fun as theme parks are, it’s not all that fun when you know you are quickly draining your bank account and spending way more time in line than you need to be. With some strategic planning you can get a better value for your dollars and still have a great time at the parks. Here are my top tips for doing Disney and other theme parks on a budget:
Get to the parks earlyMy num...

Dad & Grad Gift List 2019

In just a few weeks, we'll be celebrating dads all over, and so many kids will be graduating both high school and college. No matter who you have on your list, you're going to want to get them some awesome gifts to celebrate them and their achievements. Lots of dads like to travel or travel for work and plenty of grads want to see the world. If those describe your recipients, then this dad & grad gift list is for you!
Photo by Joseph Chan on UnsplashI've got some new ideas f...

Summer Travel Hacks

Summer is almost upon us and that means packing and travel planning. I've already shared a lot of my favorite tips with you, including how to money on your trip and 5 affordable beach destinations, but what about some fun tips on how to book better and what to do at the airport? Here are some awesome summer travel hacks.

Who's ready to travel better with these unique and useful hacks? Need more help with how to plan for your next big trip, I have tips for that too! 
What are some of y...

15 Ways to Save Money on Your Travels

Vacations can cost a lot of money, but that doesn't mean you can't go on one. Even a short vacation is better than no vacation. Don't be one of those 43% of families who aren't going on a summer trip (though going any other time works too), and don't be in the percentage of workers who never take any of their vacation days. Let's talk about easy and cool ways to save money on your travels.

Be loyal and rack up frequent flyer miles by using the right credit card and then using it for all the th...