I know I am not the only one who had their travel plans disrupted upended during 2020. And as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, people are wondering if, and when, it will be safe to travel again. While I have no idea when it will truly be safe to travel again, I believe it’s up toRead 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
It’s almost a new year, which means it’s time come up with the New Year’s resolutions that you’ll completely forget about by mid-February. Kidding! New Year’s resolutions can feel like a marketing gimmick for gyms and health food stores, but the values behind them—visualizing what you want your life to be and committing to makeRead more
Fun fact: I found an airfare hack when booking airfare between Spokane, Washington, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. I decided to take a direct flight with Southwest between Spokane and Las Vegas, and then book a flight between Las Vegas and Buenos Aires (with one layover) through American Airlines. This airfare hack was a lot cheaper thanRead more
I recently went on a trip that took me to two different continents over an 11-day period that required a carefully planned international travel packing list. My trip sent me to two different seasons in the span of a few weeks – spring in Argentina and fall in London – which complicated my desire forRead more
If you are planning an Europe backpacking trip and you are on my blog, then you are probably wondering about the cheapest way to travel Europe. Luckily for you, I consider myself a savvy traveler, especially when it comes to how to backpack Europe cheap. I studied abroad in Rome during college and have returnedRead more