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
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
When I studied abroad in Rome during college, I lived in the neighborhood of Trastevere. I loved it, and many would agree with me when I say that Trastevere is the best neighborhood in Rome. Trastevere, which means beyond the Tiber (river), is a charming and authentic Roman neighborhood filled with history, restaurants, cafes and,Read more
No matter what you’re interested in as a traveler—culture, food, history—New York has it all, and at all price points. You can spend hundreds of dollars on front-row Broadway seats or you can see new shows for $15 at off-off-Broadway theaters. The New York food scene is impressive, and while you can drop hundreds ofRead more