Tourists from all over the world agree that New Zealand is a dream destination to visit. If you were not familiar with the rugged charms of this paradise on earth, knowing that the majority of exterior scenes in Lord of the Ring were filmed in New Zealand – you can even visit the set and…
This post has been sponsored by Celebrity Cruises. You’ve read a lot of posts here about how much I loved working on cruise ships in my twenties. The thing is, with more than 500 days at sea, I can also say that cruising is a pretty awesome vacation too. There’s something so exciting about waking up…
I was feeling pretty good about my Iceland budget, until I remembered some of the pre-Iceland shopping I did. If you’ve ever traveled to Iceland, you probably searched “what to pack” and found tons of helpful lists, like I did, from experienced travel bloggers. One of the awesome things about Iceland in July/August is the…
If you’re planning to travel on a budget soon, I do not recommend Iceland. It’s easy to hack the basic travel, but life up the North is pretty pricey – especially food. Here’s a quick breakdown of the financials for this trip: Flight: $541.11 (-$731.11 in airline rewards) Hotel: $344 Blue Lagoon + Transport to Reykjavik:…
Please note this post has affiliate links and I will be compensated if you click any links. However, I have definitely bought my own city passes at full price several times in the past. Guys, I’m prepping for a summer of fun. The next six weeks are all semi-part, location independent work for me and I…
When you travel to Canada, you are visiting one of the most beautiful places on earth. There are so many different options that Canada has to offer, you are sure to find a part of Canada that will meet your travel needs. Canada offers train journeys, road trips, cruises, arctic cruise expeditions, family adventures, getaways…
Timeshares have something of a weird reputation, where most people think of them as a nebulous thing that ‘other people do’ and never give them any consideration beyond that. But for someone looking to experience a bit of the good life without giving up on the frugal, financially savvy life, they can be one of…
Travelling the world is about one of the most common wishes among people. To be able to taste new foods, drink in new cultures and breathe in the air of the most beautiful beaches is a privilege, and nearly everyone out there knows it. Image Source The problem with privileges, is that they often cost…
If you ever happen to be in Bangalore, what do you plan to do? Let me guess… Spend some time at your hotel Enjoy the weather Find great places to visit nearby Well, you will certainly enjoy the weather, as it is pleasant throughout the year with temperatures hovering around 30 degrees anytime of the…
I’m usually awesome at bargain travel. I mean, I managed to travel to Hawaii for less than $2,000 with only 3 months notice. I feel I was not so successful this past weekend when I travelled to Las Vegas for a bachelorette party. The worst part of the weekend’s costs was my flight. It was…
What Is a Travelling Credit Card? International payment card is a universal personalized payment tool. These cards are used to pay for any sales and services. Moreover, the interest expense in this case is not removable. It is very convenient to travel with a credit card. First of all, you safely transfer money across the…
Travel has changed, the age of two week holidays in the sun and gap years are being replaced by digital nomadism and of course, the quest to complete your very own bucket list. As more and more people get inspired to create their personal list of hopes and dreams, the question of how to complete…
I’m a total travel whore. When I worked for cruise ships, long after the glamour of the life had faded, I stuck with the company because each new contract had places I hadn’t seen. I put up with a lot of unpleasantness to continue to be shipped off to exotic new places. After five years…
When you think of London, England, you don’t exactly think ‘Frugal Living opportunity’ because it’s long been associated with high costs and a ‘luxury holiday’ feels to it. However, about a month ago Britain decided to hold a vote to leave the EU, and since then the value of the Pound Sterling has taken a…
This post contains affiliate links for Smart Destinations GoCity cards – which you all know I just used (and, incidentally, paid full price for) in Oahu. All opinions are my own, but if you’re headed out on an adventure soon and decide to pick up a GoCity card, I get a small commission from your sale and you help…
The trick to really rocking the travel rewards is to plan ahead. For FinCon 2014, I travel hacked my flight and hotel and NJ Transit and managed to spend an amazing weekend in New Orleans for $608.87 – with just under half of that being the FinCon ticket itself. However, I knew I wanted to…
If you are going on a backpacking vacation to Dubai, you are the one who would need to not only plan the entire trip but also calculate your budget. However, while planning, you may realize that you are not getting a lot of things in your hotel booking package when you travel without the help…
If you’re deep in debt and considering something drastic or ready to retire but finding that you come up a bit short, here a several countries to consider where the cost of living is considerably less than countries like America, Great Britain or Australia. Countries like those, with high costs of living, can make getting…
Holidays, as some scientists have proved, are crucial for our health. But in many cases, not every one of us can afford to travel somewhere far away and exotic to run away from work school or routine. However, if you really want something in your life – there are always some ways you can get what…
In my continued quest to find ways to cut down the cost of our upcoming Hawaii trip, I was super excited to find that there’s a GoOahu card for the island we’ll be spending 90% of our time on! Seriously – I was so excited. And the rest of this post might sound like a…
I mentioned a last week that I just was not feeling the personal finance vibe (and full disclosure – totally went out and ate a chimichanga immediately after writing, though I did manage to forgo a bunch of liquor and buying any clothes so…. kind of a win… or a personal finance bloggers fail too story……
Budget traveling in San Francisco is not a beginners’ game. There are some places in the United States that make it easy to find bargains, even if the area seems expensive (for example, New York City), but San Francisco is not one of them. On a somewhat psychotic 23-year-old whim, I moved to San Francisco…
My years of global gallivanting taught me something important – some places in the world are just going to be a little more expensive, especially for North Americans to visit. The dollar (American and Canadian) is always behind the Euro or the Pound and I remember being shocked by how much even just lunch off…
One of the summer bucket list goals was to go on a trip with my best friend in August as long as it came in under $500. We waffled quite a bit on this vacation and at the last minute, our other best friend decided she would join us, so about one week before leaving,…
Ever since the Saved by the Bell kids went to Hawaii, it’s been one of my bucket list destinations. Check out these tips from my pal Fiona on how to get there without completely destroying your bank account – and check out Hipmunk for your next trip too. Personally, I love how their flight search engine…