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Review: ONboard Underseat Duffel from Lewis N Clark

More and more airlines are raising their prices on baggage fees, and several of them are adding charges to carry-on luggage that only fits in the overhead. For those of you like to travel light and save money, then getting an underseat bag that works for you is going to be key. Lewis N Clark has designed a range of bags for you, the ONboard line is classic and perfect for the frugal traveler as well.

 I was able to view the ONboard collection when at the Travel Goods Show and I knew then...

Cheaper Philadelphia with Go Cards

You guys know that I'll be traveling to Philly in October. Our original plan was to go there strictly for Chester Hill's Harry Potter Festival, but now Warner Bros is cracking down on unauthorized festivals and conventions, so that won't be taking place now. That just means we have two more days of sightseeing, and we can do it cheaper with Philadelphia Pass from Smarter Destinations.

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You can save up to 45% on 1-, 2-, 3-, or 5-day trips with your Go Card. The more things you do, th...

My Favorite Apps for Saving Money

I'm all about saving a ton of money, but even a few pennies is still better than not saving anything. Those pennies add up pretty quickly. I do the majority of my shopping online, with the exception of groceries and trips to Target, so I have amassed a collection of apps that help me save money on my travel and everyday purchases, so I can travel more or even just do a little more on my next trip. Read on for my favorite money-saving apps.
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Not all apps are to use on your phone. I'v...

My Los Angeles Wish List

For the second time in a year, my vacation plans have taken a turn and I'm finding myself having to go with a back-up plan. Family things have me not being able to visit Las Vegas next month as planned, but Eric is still going and I'm changing my own plans to visit Los Angeles in August instead. I've been working on a Los Angeles wish list for a future trip and now I might be able to make a bit of a dent in it.

I had planned a solo trip to Disneyland, which I wouldn't have been unhappy about,...

Your Daily Goodie Box

You may already subscribe to a few monthly boxes, maybe for your favorite fandom, clothes, beauty products or almost anything else. Health and food boxes seem a bit harder to find, and it's nearly impossible to find a free one. Usually, to get a free box of goodies, you have to fill out a bunch of different forms online and get everything one by one. Not with Daily Goodie Box.

Daily Goodie Box. It's more than just Free Samples! 
Unfortunately, you can't just sign up for DGB and get a box r...

How and Where to Travel As a Vegetarian

Are you a vegetarian or a vegan? It doesn't mean you can't travel the world. Some places are definitely more veggie-friendly than others, but if you know which destinations are better or what to look for, then you can travel easily just like everyone else. Check out this infographic and my below tips to learn where to travel as a vegetarian. (click on the infographic below to see it bigger.)
Before you get to your destination, you need to hit the airport and get on a plane. You can pack your o...

How to Travel More On a Budget

If there’s something that all budget travelers should know about, it’s frequent flyer miles. They can be the key to saving tons on your trips if you know all the ways to accrue them and how to use them to book rewards seats. Just think how much cheaper your vacations would be if you didn’t have to pay for airfare! 

Now, you won’t magically have a million miles in your account with little effort. If it were that easy, everyone would be flying everywhere for nothing and the airlines would g...

Dad and Grad 2018 Travel Gift List

Graduation and Father's Day are coming up fast and will be here before you know it. If you haven't purchased anything for either of the traveling grads or dads in your life, then I've got a list of cool stuff for you to consider for them. Here's my 2018 travel gift guide for dads and grads:

Not everyone travels the same, but there are items that can help any traveler travel better and make you seem like an amazing gift giver and may just make their whole trip.

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Budget itemsI don't always ha...

Get 300 bonus SB when you sign up for Swagbucks in June

All throughout June you can earn large bonuses when sign up as my referral on Swagbucks. Swagbucks is a rewards site where you earn points (called SB) for things you're probably doing online already, like searching the web, watching videos, shopping, discovering deals, and taking surveys. Then you take those points and exchange them for gift cards to places like Amazon, Target, or PayPal cash.
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When you sign up through me this month, you can earn a 300 SB bonus! Here's how: 


1.  Sign up...

My Best Road Trip Tips

It's been a few years since I've done a real road trip, but I'm always up for a good one, and a good one has some good rules, so you don't get bored and you don't spend all your money before you get to your destination. In two years, I road tripped solo to Las Vegas and back, and then with my mom and dog to Montana. We jumped in the car for trips to save money the majority of the time when I was a kid, and we always had a great time, so if I don't know how to do it by now, that might be a pro...