Articles that offer tips, advice, and practical guidance for planning a trip.
Slovenia is still a bit under the radar as an international travel destination, and its capital city, Ljubljana, completely won me over. It’s fun, walkable, and full of charm, with colorful streets and a clear commitment to its recycling and zero waste goals. The city is also one of the more affordable capitals in Europe, […]
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My sister and I spent three nights in Lake Bled, and it quickly became one of the highlights of our trip. While Slovenia overall is quite affordable, Lake Bled is a touristy spot, which means food and drinks can feel a bit pricey. The good news is that there are still some cheap eats Lake
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Venice is a dream destination for so many travelers, and while it has a reputation for being expensive, I actually found our trip surprisingly affordable. We went in November, during shoulder season, and it was perfect. I absolutely loved my time in this city. It wasn’t crowded, the atmosphere was still incredible, and we managed
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If you’re planning a trip to Slovenia, visiting Lake Bled is probably at the top of your list. It’s one of the most popular day trips from the capital, but honestly, I recommend staying a night or two instead of rushing it. I spent three nights in Bled and it was perfect. Unless you’re renting
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London has a reputation for being expensive, and honestly, it’s not totally undeserved. But here’s the thing, while prices can run high, London is a huge city, which also means there are endless choices for every kind of budget. In this guide, I’ll focus on the spots most travelers are likely to spend their time:
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I’ve lived only a few hours away from Mackinac Island my whole life. It has once gone from being more of a hidden gem during my childhood to an internationally recognized destination. It’s busier now, a little pricier, and way more famous, but you can still visit Mackinac Island on a budget. I’ve done the
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When I tell you I was standing on the sidewalk desperately searching “cheap eats Dubrovnik”, I mean it. I scoured Reddit, pulled up a bunch of blog posts that—per usual—didn’t actually list any truly budget friendly restaurants, and I was still feeling lost. Everything I found was either way out by the cruise ship port
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If you’re traveling through the Yucatan Peninsula and wondering how to get from Valladolid to Holbox, this post breaks it all down. We did this exact route from Valladolid to Holbox ourselves while backpacking around the region and planning things last minute, so it’s totally doable, even with little notice. If you have a rental
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Cenote Azul Bacalar is one of the few cenotes in the Bacalar area — and it’s very different from the dramatic cave cenotes you’ll find in other parts of the Yucatán. I visited during my time in Bacalar, and while it’s not a “must-see,” I did enjoy it. It’s a nice spot to cool off, go
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Super excited to bring you the next spot in my cheap eats series: Cheap Eats Isla Mujeres! This little gem of an island off the northern coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula has seriously carved out a space in my head. The water is insanely blue, the beaches are world class, and I have some great memories
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