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A Cheap World Cruise: Tips & Tricks for How to Afford the Voyage

June 5, 2023 By John Widmer 32 Comments

Cheap world cruise itinerary map and title

Is a cheap world cruise actually possible? That’s the question we asked ourselves. So we thoroughly investigated this seemingly impossible travel desire and then went on to plan a cruise around the world, filled with a mix of luxury and adventure. Ultimately we were successful in piecing together a cheap […]

Filed Under: Cruising Tips, featured, Preparing, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: cruise

35 Best Things to Do in Halifax Nova Scotia: Travel Guide & Tips for 2023

May 13, 2023 By John Widmer 36 Comments

Things to do in Halifax Nova Scotia - title

The wide assortment of great things to do in Halifax helps to make Nova Scotia’s capital such a fun travel destination to visit in Canada! The friendly waterfront city has so much to offer visitors. Personally, Halifax remains one of our favorite destinations in the country. What makes Halifax so […]

Filed Under: Travel Tips Around the World, Destination Guides, featured, Travel Bargains Tagged With: Canada, North America

How to Visit Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve: On Your Own or Tour

March 22, 2023 By John Widmer 326 Comments

Known for its complex environment, the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve is a unique natural attraction to visit in Mexico. From the thick Yucatan jungle, freshwater marshes extend out through a series of lagoons all the way to a thriving barrier reef in the Caribbean Sea. Perhaps it’s all of this […]

Filed Under: Destination Guides, Adventures Around the World, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Central America, Mexico, North America

50 Best Cruise Hacks: Tips to Save Money, WiFi, Weight & Hassle in 2023

March 2, 2023 By John Widmer 129 Comments

Cruises can be costly, full of hassles, and ridden with hidden expenses. But it doesn’t have to be this way. During the past several years of traveling the world, we’ve now spent more than a half year as passengers on cruise ships. With all that time out at sea, we’ve […]

Filed Under: Travel Tips Around the World, Cruising Tips, Travel Bargains

How to Do Oktoberfest on a Budget 2023: Travel Guide & Tips

February 10, 2023 By John Widmer 54 Comments

receiving a lowenbrau liter of beer, which costs 10.30 euro and is a great way to enjoy Oktoberfest on a budget

So you want to go to Oktoberfest but are realizing how expensive it’s going to be in 2023? You’ve come to the right place. This post has all the tips and resources to help get you to Munich’s Oktoberfest for cheap! Oktoberfest in Munich is one of those quintessential travel […]

Filed Under: Drinking Around the World, Beers Around the World, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Best of, Europe, Germany

10 Secrets on How to Get a Free Balcony Upgrade on a Cruise

February 8, 2023 By John Widmer 27 Comments

woman in robe enjoys the view from her free balcony upgrade on a cruise

It sure is nice to have a balcony stateroom on a cruise. You gotta love those mesmerizing ocean swells, the warm sea breeze, those beautiful island vistas on the horizon, the occasional seagull flying by, and the soothing sound of the surf. But balcony cabins on cruises can also be […]

Filed Under: Travel Tips Around the World, Cruising Tips, Travel Bargains

25 Best Tips: How to Get Cheap & Free Drinks on a Cruise Ship

October 12, 2022 By John Widmer 67 Comments

Drinking free champagne won during a game on a cruise

Indulging in many beverages can be so much fun when cruising. But in 2023, as drink prices on cruises hover around $10, those poolside piña coladas will add up before you know it. Splurging every night on costly cruise cocktails can be a blast. But it’ll also blast your onboard […]

Filed Under: Drinking Around the World, Cruising Tips, Eating & Drinking Around the World, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips Around the World

Amtrak Empire Builder Tips & Review: Rail Journey Across the US

August 18, 2022 By John Widmer 77 Comments

“All aboard!” 🚂 After stepping onto the Amtrak Empire Builder, we soon found out the crew really does belt out an “all aboard” call as the train is departing. For us, that holler from deep in the lungs proved to be a most appropriate welcome as we boarded those shiny […]

Filed Under: Travel Tips Around the World, Travel Bargains Tagged With: North America, USA

The Ultimate Travel Packing Checklist and Packing Tips

October 22, 2020 By John Widmer 75 Comments

The ultimate travel packing Checklist

It’s not always easy to know what’s the best travel gear to pack, whether packing for a short vacation or for long-term world travel. Yet after traveling around the world for 6 years to 100 countries, we’ve developed what we’ve found to be the best travel packing checklist for value and […]

Filed Under: Preparing, featured, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Best of

How to Find the Best Repositioning Cruise Deals: Under $50 / Day!

August 16, 2020 By John Widmer 53 Comments

Binoculars on a cruise searching the ocean

Last Updated: February 2020 Using cheap repositioning cruise deals to travel around the world can provide for an incredibly affordable way to get from one continent to another in complete luxury. We know this because we’ve now taken over a dozen repositioning cruises all across the world’s oceans and have […]

Filed Under: Cruising Tips, Preparing, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: cruise

Wine Tasting in Bordeaux on a Budget: Travel Guide

February 4, 2020 By John Widmer 37 Comments

wine tasting Chateau D’Arsac wine cellar

Bordeaux, France is an exciting European city to indulge in the region’s delicious namesake wine. Yet frugal travelers may be leery of the ability to experience Bordeaux on a budget. So is Bordeaux expensive? Whether talking about Bordeaux wine itself or a trip to this fascinating city, yes Bordeaux certainly […]

Filed Under: Drinking Around the World, Destination Guides, Eating & Drinking Around the World, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Europe, France

40+ Best Gift Ideas for Travelers 2019: Travel Gift Guide

December 8, 2019 By John Widmer 40 Comments

Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers 2019

It’s that time of year again when we’re all on the hunt for that perfect present for all those special people in your life. But what are some unique gift ideas for people who love to travel? We’ve carefully culled together some of our favorite travel gift ideas for 2019. All […]

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Riobamba Ecuador Travel Guide: Best Things to Do + Day Trips

June 30, 2019 By John Widmer 1 Comment

Riobamba Ecuador

Riobamba Ecuador is an intriguing town that travelers sometimes bypass during their Ecuador itinerary. Yet we discovered there are so many awesome things to do around Riobamba, particularly when it comes to outdoor adventure throughout the surrounding Chimborazo province! For those traveling in between Quito and Cuenca, Riobamba can make […]

Filed Under: Adventures Around the World, Destination Guides, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Ecuador, South America

How to Take a Day Trip from Bordeaux to Saint Emilion, France

May 17, 2019 By John Widmer 41 Comments

Saint Emilion behind vineyards

The medieval village and Unesco World Heritage Site of Saint Emilion, France, is a fantastic full day trip to take from Bordeaux. St Emilion is located approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Bordeaux, so its proximity makes for an enchanting activity to pursue while in Bordeaux. It’s easily possible to […]

Filed Under: Drinking Around the World, Eating & Drinking Around the World, Eating Around the World, Travel Bargains Tagged With: Europe, France

How to Travel the Galapagos on a Budget: Travel Guide & Tips

April 22, 2019 By John Widmer 132 Comments

Galapagos marine iguana with sea lions are some of the wildlife you can see for free in the Galapagos

Is it actually possible to travel the Galapagos on a budget? Many assume a trip to the Galapagos will be a very expensive proposition. You wouldn’t be wrong to think so. Even Googling “Galapagos Tour” may send could send someone into sticker shock. One of the first organic search results […]

Filed Under: Adventures Around the World, Destination Guides, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Best of, Ecuador, Galapagos, South America

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