As a coffee connoisseur, I was excited to visit Kona coffee shops on our recent trip to Hawaii’s Big Island. Kona coffee beans are well-known across the United States and beyond. The weather and soil conditions in Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii, create the perfect growing conditions for world-class coffee. Read ahead forRead more
As someone who studied abroad in Rome during college and returned several times since, I wanted to put together another post about this amazing Italian city. After covering tips to traveling Rome on a budget, my favorite Rome neighborhood of Trastevere and taking a day trip to Siena from Rome, I knew there was anotherRead more
This post covers things to do in Spokane with kids, but have you noticed that my husband and I often travel without our kids? It’s not that we don’t love them. And it’s not that we don’t love the family bonding time and the opportunity to show our kids the world. It’s that there reallyRead more
Welcome to my latest post on my secrets to budget travel! Did you know that in the last twelve months, I’ve traveled to three continents, four different countries, and seven U.S. states? (Okay, one of the continents was North America, but still, that’s impressive, right?) I was reflecting on my budget-savvy travels over the lastRead more
My husband and I went to Big Island of Hawaii for five nights over a long Memorial Day weekend. We ate out, we swam with sea turtles, we watched some of the most incredible sunsets I’ve ever seen…and getting and staying there only cost $675. Yep—with flights and accommodation together, we spent $675 for twoRead more
Sandpoint, Idaho, is somewhat of a hidden secret in the Pacific Northwest. Located in North Idaho approximately 60 miles south of the Canadian border, this small resort-like town is a year-round tourist destination. Home to the largest lake in Idaho and one of the best ski resorts in the entire Pacific Northwest, there is plentyRead more
As a budget-savvy traveler, I am always looking for the cheapest way to experience a city. Fortunately, visiting Amsterdam on a budget can be accomplished by finding free things to do because there is nothing cheaper than free! So I worked with my fellow travel bloggers to put together the below list of the bestRead more
If you’re visiting Rome and looking for somewhere to go for a day trip, you need to plan a trip to Siena in Tuscany. I did a day trip from Rome to Siena when I was studying abroad and it’s a great place to visit for a day! While Siena is a smaller city toRead more
Being a savvy traveler, I’ve experienced visiting London on a budget on multiple occasions and here I’ll tell you how you can, too! With affordable accommodations, cheap eats, low-cost transportation, and free attractions and tours, you will be able to travel to London on a budget. Just follow these money saving tips for visiting LondonRead more
Are you planning to spend 3 days in Buenos Aires? Good, because Buenos Aires has it all: delicious steak and wine, gorgeous tango dancers, beautiful buildings, well-maintained parks, and all the nightlife you could want. You could fill a week with all kinds of activities, and if you have a week to work with andRead more