I’ve been to Disneyland several times as a mom, starting when my daughter was just four-years-old. And each time I am probably just as excited—if not more!—than my daughter for our trip. I always do a bunch of research and planning to ensure that we were planning a trip to Disneyland on a budget (to keepRead 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
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
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
San Carlos de Bariloche—commonly known as just Bariloche—is located in the Patagonia region of Argentina. Though the city has a population of only 125,000, its size wells in summer and winter months when tourists flock to its glacial lakes and staggering mountains to trek, fish, or ski. But beyond those main Bariloche activities, there’s a lotRead more
If you’ve been to Las Vegas before, maybe you remember Imperial Palace, the total dive hotel in between the Flamingo and Harrah’s? Well, it no longer exists. A few years ago it got a facelift and rebranded itself as The Linq. I recently stayed there and found it very affordable and in a great location. Read 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
I love to travel, but honestly, South America was not on my radar as a prime destination until a family situation arose last year that necessitated me going; since then, I’ve been to Buenos Aires twice and have fallen in love with it. It reminds me of a large European city, with its history andRead more
I’ve always considered London to be a great gateway to Europe if traveling from the U.S. I just got back from my third trip there and it was the most cost-effective yet; with the value of the British pound at an all-time low as a result of Brexit, US dollars go extra far. Travelers, it’sRead more