If there’s one thing my travels have taught me, it’s that how you get somewhere matters just as much as the destination. I’ve flown more times than I can count – sprinting through airports, juggling boarding passes, silently resenting the person in front of me who reclines the moment the wheels leave the ground. I’ve…
Your Foodie Guide to Manuel Antonio’s Underrated Neighbor Quepos doesn’t get nearly the love it deserves – most travelers rush straight to Manuel Antonio’s beaches and resorts. Quepos has some of the best (and most affordable!) food in the entire region. From local sodas to seafood with ocean views, to smoothie bars and late-night bites…
Your Complete Guide to Adventure, Wildlife, and Budget-Friendly Fun Manuel Antonio is famous for its national park – and for good reason… but some of the best excursions in Manuel Antonio aren’t in the park at all.. Monkeys, sloths, white-sand beaches, lush rainforest… it’s the whole Costa Rica starter pack in one place, and a…
Surat Thani is one of the most popular jumping-off points for Thailand’s most beautiful islands – Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao. But figuring out how to get from the airport to the ferry, which ferry company to choose, whether to pre-book, and how long everything takes? It can feel confusing, especially if it’s…
Thinking about taking a solo trip but feeling nervous about safety, logistics, or dining alone? You’re not alone – and you don’t have to do it alone. One of the best-kept secrets in the solo travel world is cruising. This week on The Wandercents, I’m thrilled to welcome guest writer, Megan, a seasoned solo traveler…
Road tripping is one of my favorite ways to do a budget-friendly trip! You can go at your own pace, go exactly where you want to go, and you even get to pick the music! But packing for a road trip is often different than packing for a week abroad (for starters, you have an…
Dreaming of traveling more but spending less? You’re not alone. I’ve been there, too! I had debt, no one to split costs with, and on top of that, I’m a teacher! But traveling cheap is possible without sacrificing comfort or missing out on cool experiences. So, whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a bucket-list…
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…
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. I’ve been on trips where every penny counted (like backpacking through Europe) and others where I gave myself room to splurge a little (like honeymooning in Greece). Along…
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…
