NYC Tips for the Savvy Traveler

New York City Travel Guide. NYC Skyline. Empire State Building

I love New York City, but not in the kind of way that makes me want to live there. (Even though in a previous life, I totally would have considered it!) I love it in the kind of way that makes me want to visit as often as possible.  There’s so much to do andRead more

Visit Bariloche | The Savvy Way to Planning a Trip to Argentina

Plan trip to Bariloche. mountains and water in Bariloche

Are you planning a trip to Argentina? Well you need to make sure to visit Bariloche! My husband and I have made two separate trips to Argentina in 2018, spending a few days in Buenos Aires and a couple weeks in Bariloche, and we loved the country and our time there.  After spending so muchRead more

Airfare Hacks for the Savvy Traveler

airfare hacks. airplane in sky

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

International Travel Packing List with Free Packing Guide

Expert travel packing

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

Amsterdam Travel Guide

Amsterdam canal tour boat

Between being known as the Las Vegas of Europe and the Venice of the North, how could you not want to visit Amsterdam?  Ok, so maybe the red-light district and coffee shops aren’t your cup of tea, but there is definitely something for everyone (including Justin Bieber) in this fascinating city.  Amsterdam can be experienced inRead more

The Cheapest Way to Travel Europe

Backpack Europe. London underground sign

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