Real budgets, real trips
Hi, I’m Bri. I plan trips like it’s my job (it kind of is).
Practical travel guides for solo and couple trips, real price breakdowns, and itineraries that actually work, from my home in Northern Michigan to wherever’s next.
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My Exact 2 Week Alaska Itinerary: Anchorage to Seward to Denali to Fairbanks
This is my exact 2 week Alaska itinerary from start to finish….
DIY Alaska Group Trip: What Actually Worked With 7 People
Alaska has a reputation for being a cruise-ship-and-package-tour kind of place. What…
What 2 Weeks in Alaska Actually Cost (Budget Breakdown)
I’m going to be upfront with you: As a budget traveler this…
How Many Days in Porto: The Ideal Trip Length to Make the Most of It
I wish I’d had one more night in Porto. We had 3…
Shearwater Cove, Alaska: Is this Yurt Stay Near Seward Worth It?
We almost didn’t book this stay at all, and I am SO…
Best Budget Hotels in Ljubljana, Slovenia (2026)
Slovenia as a whole is one of my favorite countries in Europe,…
