This summer, my brother and I are taking a four week trip around Eastern Europe. One way we’re saving is by traveling from city to city with Busabout. In addition, […]
24 of the Best Travel Apps You Need for Your Next Trip
Get your phones out. It’s time to prep for your next trip with the best apps and tools for travel. Whether you’re planning your itinerary, booking lodging, speeding through the […]
What It’s Like to Stay in a U.S. Hostel: Review of HI Phoenix
Have you stayed in a hostel abroad? I often book hostels for my accommodations for travel in Europe and Asia, because it fits my thrifty budget and I love […]
Thrifty Traveler’s Guide to Bratislava: A Quaint Gem of Eastern Europe
Unlike some other capital cities in Europe, Bratislava does need an introduction. Tucked into the western corner of Slovakia and not far from Vienna in Austria, Bratislava is a […]
Thrifty Traveler’s Guide to Exploring Beijing, China by Subway
When I visited Beijing for the first time, I had a picture in my head of a city packed with tourists, overrun with cabs, and filled with underwhelming tourist […]
6 Tips to Survive and Thrive on a Solo Travel Trip
The thought of traveling alone can be nerve-wracking. There’s really only one way to cross it off your list: Just do it. Head off on your first solo travel trip, […]
11 Cheap Tropical Vacation Spots to Escape the Winter
Want to trade in the snow for a beach? Looking for a warm-weather destination this winter or spring, but not sure where to go? You’re in luck. Finding flight deals […]
Thrifty Traveler’s Guide to Hanoi, Vietnam
By the time I landed in Hanoi, I had spent months building it up in my head as a utopia. How could one city offer such incredible food, shopping, sights, […]
Oktoberfest Guide for the Thrifty Traveler
Oktoberfest is one of my favorite festivals. Even if you’re not into beer, the festive atmosphere at Oktoberfest is entertaining. There are plenty of other things to do, and more importantly, eat. […]
How to See Amsterdam for Less
Heading to Amsterdam? While this city is unique and quirky, it can also be expensive. On my first trip to Amsterdam a few years ago, I fell into some of […]
The 5 Can’t-Miss Things to Do in Munich, Germany
If you’ve heard anything about Munich, it has probably been something about Oktoberfest: a celebration when people from around the world come to dress in lederhosen and drink beer. However, […]
Why You Should Stay in Hostels (Yes, Really)
I know what you’re thinking. Hostels are dirty and packed with young people, with bare-bones service and amenities. I’m here to introduce you to the new age of hostels and […]