Are you yearning for more than a once-a-year vacation to somewhere amazing? In 2018, I completely revamped my approach to trip planning. The result: I visited five international destinations, two US national parks and three US cities…all while working full-time. Interested in how I afford to travel? Here are 13 of the very best travel […]
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Travel Inspiration: An Interview with Nomadic Matt
Before I started this travel blog in January 2018, I was like many Americans who save up for a single annual vacation splurge. But then I started reading travel blogs which challenged that notion for me. I started socking away tricks and tips on how to creatively extend a work trip, make my travel dollars […]
What if You Don’t Speak the Language?
What if you don’t speak the language? Does the thought of trying to order a meal or find a train in a foreign language give you the heebie jeebies? If so, you’re not alone. One friend recently wrung her hands when she told me, “I seriously failed high school Spanish. I’m pretty sure I have […]
Tips to Avoid Bank and Credit Card Fees Abroad
Have you ever come home from a trip and cringed when you saw all those extra charges and fees on your credit card? You need a no foreign transaction fee credit card. Maybe that sweet deal you scored on an Italian leather jacket evaporated when you added in the unanticipated foreign transaction fee and subpar […]
Home Exchange 101
Whenever I mention that I exchange homes with strangers, I can count on one of two responses. Someone will either say: “I could never let a stranger sleep in my bed!” or: “That’s amazing! Where do I sign up?” I find that people are not exactly wishy washy on this topic. It either excites you […]