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To enjoy a well-rounded dinner in the U.S. (we’re talking maybe a burger and fries with a beer, a salad to start, and something sweet to finish), you’ll need about $25 dollars in your pocket. But that’s not the case everywhere in the world. In Norway, for example, $25 will just get you the bare…
As we’ve mentioned time and time again, the benefits of travel — for not only the travelers themselves but also local communities, the global economy, and more — are extensive. But when planning a vacation, certain stressors can trigger anxiety. Some are travel concerns that have been around for decades and will be around for…
Manhattan is known for many wonderful things, but huge hotel rooms is not one of them. If you’re traveling with a big brood, you may have resigned yourself to the idea of having to cough up significant cash for multiple rooms, maybe floors apart. And what fun is that? We’re here to tell you it…
The Cassis Calanques by Akunamatata via Flickr With its stunning coves, fine dining restaurants and luxurious hotels, Capri is one of Europe’s most desirable vacation destinations — the only problem is the exorbitant price tag that often comes along with it. Fortunately, Europe is dotted with alluring destinations that are more budget-friendly than high-profile Capri.…
London’s Hyde Park When you’re planning a European vacation, paying for expensive airline tickets is almost always an unfortunate necessity. But once you’ve taken care of the flights, it’s time to make your money work for you — and there are plenty of destinations in Europe where you’ll be surprised at how far the dollar…
Colleges and universities can be found all over the globe, in both massive cities and tiny locations that barely constitute a speck on the map. Some people went to schools in cities like New York or Chicago — places that have wonderful colleges and universities amid the urban sprawl, but can’t quite be categorized as…
While it’s easy to deplete your savings vacationing in Asia — particularly if you opt for pricier destinations such as Japan or Singapore — it’s also easy enough to visit the world’s largest continent without spending too much money. South and Southeast Asia in particular offer some of the best destinations for traveling on a…
How many times have you meticulously planned a travel itinerary and budgeted everything out only to arrive at your destination and freeze up when it comes to tipping? The questions are endless. Is 20 percent enough? Do you leave any cash at all? Should you shell out per person or for the whole family? Do…
Luxury: The word alone conjures an immediate barrage of decadent images like Italian marble bathrooms, sumptuous silk robes, on-call butlers, and infinity pools that touch the horizon. The word is also powerful enough to immediately remind most mortals that the trappings of the well-heeled are frequently far out of reach. With a little hotel-search savvy,…
Garden in Thailand’s Chiang Mai Southeast Asia has long been popular with budget travelers from more developed countries, thanks to great weather, incredible cultural and historic attractions, delicious and inexpensive street food, and — of course — exchange rates that favor travelers with dollars, pounds, euros, and yen. While avoiding high-end hotels and fine-dining restaurants…