Category: Planning Guides

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If you’ve been holding off on your dream trip because it feels too expensive, I’ve got good news: Your 2025 travel bucket list doesn’t have to break the bank. Yes, safaris, overwater bungalows, and epic road trips can be affordable—with the right timing, strategy, and mindset. As a budget traveler who’s obsessed with getting the…

We took the red eye to Reykjavik – overnight from Boston – and arrived at what our bodies knew was 2 AM. How were we not going to waste our whole first day sleeping or being too tired to enjoy anything?? Jet lag is the ultimate travel buzzkill—especially after international flights when you’re crossing time…

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more here. Let’s be honest—budget travel doesn’t mean bare-bones travel. It means being smart about where your money goes so you can do more, see more, and stress less.…

The secret to budget travel? It’s not just about scoring cheap deals—it’s knowing where to book (and how to work the system). These are the best travel booking sites for budget travelers that I trust again and again and that actually save me money on flights, stays, and everything in between. Plus, I’m spilling my…

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more here. Think budget travel means uncomfortable beds, dangerous destinations, and ramen noodles for every meal? Think again. I’ve heard all the myths about budget travel – and I’m…

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more here. June is Pride Month and at my house, we’re already excited! We obviously love to travel, but let’s be honest, there are only so many LGBTQ+-friendly destinations…

Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Here’s why. Travel insurance might seem like one of those things you can skip to save a few bucks—until something unexpected happens. And let’s be real, travel is full of surprises (some amazing, some… not so much). Here’s when you’ll be glad you had coverage: Trip Cancellations & Delays Flights…

Let’s be real – staying connected while traveling used to be a nightmare. Either you paid outrageous roaming fees, wasted time hunting for a local SIM card, or relied on spotty public WiFi. But now? Enter eSIMs – the game-changer for modern travelers. Whether you’re hopping between countries or just want an easy, hassle-free way…