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You might think that sunning and sipping the hours away in an exotic beach destination will forever be out of your budget. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Plenty of traditionally pricey sandboxes around the world offer great budget-friendly options, too. While the flights might not come cheap — and you may have…
The words hotel chain might conjure images of lackluster decor, outdated carpeting, and unpalatable, uninspired food. And while many budget chain properties undoubtedly fall under that umbrella, others are quirky and cool, with hip amenities, affordable prices, and chic details that are worthy of a spot on your Instagram feed. Ahead, we bring you eight…
Forget waiting in crazy lines, fighting through zoos of people, and having to create football-style plays just to get the goods you want at all those Thanksgiving Day sales. We’re going to have to go with a big N-O when it comes to the insanity of Black Friday, opting in favor of Cyber Monday instead.…
Winter travel is a toughy. It’s a time when most of us have a significant break from work, but our funds are working overtime to buy gifts, help us get home home to see family, and purchase wine for those endless holiday parties. It’s a time when people freezing in the snow daydream of de-thawing…
At first glance, Spain and Portugal seem like two peas from the same pod. Both countries share space on the Iberian Peninsula, exude an old European feel, and are known for their tasty cuisine, which features many of the same core ingredients. We love Portugal for its charm — something you can still find in…
Every winter, when you get blasted with blistering, freezing winds, you may start fantasizing about a beach getaway. If you are already thinking to yourself, “I wish I was sitting on a Caribbean beach with my toes tucked in the soft sand” — well, you are not alone. And even if you have a tight…
For budget travelers, Asia is a dream. After shelling out for a flight, folks can stretch their cash for months with some careful planning. Southeast Asia, in particular, has welcomed a booming expat scene where digital nomads and other travelers make cities like Bangkok home. So if you’ve been dreaming of visiting some of Asia’s…
The Indonesian island of Bali offers just about everything visitors could want in a tropical getaway. There are numerous temples and cultural sites, breathtaking beaches popular for sunbathing and surfing, and lush landscapes peppered with rice paddies and volcanic mountains. While many may think Kuta is specific to budget backpackers or Nusa Dua is only…
Guadeloupe’s Grande Anse Beach These days, budget air deals aren’t hard to come by. There are plenty of flash sales and discount carriers to choose from, but not all of them are created equal. It’s become easy to find reasonable flights between big air hubs, but dreamy, far-off islands will almost always cost you more.…
Plenty of travelers prefer to just pay the listed price of the item and be done with it, but bargaining a price down is expected in many cultures—especially at flea markets and bazaars, where vendors often inflate prices and expect potential buyers to argue them down. There’s no better way to awaken your inner haggler…