Things move a little slower on Moorea, French Polynesia – and that’s not a complaint. The days drift by as leisurely as the puffy, white clouds. The calm waters of the lagoon display a rainbow of blues; an entire Crayola crayon box full of shades of blue wouldn’t be enough to color the scene.… Read the rest
Hot dogs, fish, soup, yogurt, tomatoes and orange soda. It doesn’t sound like much, but these are the six best things to eat in Reykjavik, Iceland – especially if you’re visiting Reykjavik on a budget (and, honestly, even if your funds are limitless, these classic Reykjavik food items should be on your must-eat list of Icelandic cuisine).… Read the rest
Planning a New York itinerary is no easy feat – choosing from the incredible number of sights, many things to do and endless options of delicious food can be overwhelming. And, as New York City is ranked as one of the most expensive cities in the United States, visiting NYC on a budget can add even more anxiety to the planning process.… Read the rest
Hundreds of islands make up the Zadar Archipelago, part of Northern Dalmatia. The Zadar islands range in size, but unlike the southern counterparts, these islands are mostly barren, attracting fewer inhabitants and visitors. The communities that do exist on the islands near Zadar survive on olive production, the fishing industry and very seasonal tourism.… Read the rest
Dubrovnik – the Pearl of the Adriatic – is Croatia’s most visited city. Each summer season, the city sees record-breaking crowds – and as the number of tourists increase, so does the cost of visiting Dubrovnik. But, no need to worry: there are plenty of things to do in Dubrovnik on a budget.… Read the rest
Budapest, as a city, is an extremely affordable destination. However, as we started our research into what to see and do on a Budapest city break, we quickly realized how easily a budget Budapest trip could go bust. Almost every tourist attraction charges an entry fee – some upwards of nearly $20 USD.… Read the rest
For anyone planning a trip to Thailand, passing through Bangkok is inevitable. On our first visit to Thailand, we only skipped through the city’s airport while traveling from Siem Reap to Chiang Mai; we had heard Bangkok was a love-it-or-hate-it city and we weren’t looking for a challenge.… Read the rest
In the past decade, Hong Kong has risen in the ranks as one of the most expensive cities in the world, no doubt deterring budget travelers from making a trip to the city. In a place where a cup of coffee costs upwards of $7 USD and a one-day ticket to Hong Kong Disneyland is priced at $75 USD, it is easy to assume that all of Hong Kong is expensive.… Read the rest
When we reveal that we’ve been traveling full-time for two years, it piques people’s interest. After we indulge them with details of all the places we’ve been, they muster up the courage to ask, “How can you afford it?” As Americans who are well-past our 20s, but still have a long road ahead until joining the 55+ crowd, we understand the inquiry.… Read the rest
Reykjavik nightlife abounds in the center of the city where there are a plethora of pubs, clubs and bars. As we were more interested in sampling Icelandic beer than clubbing, we veered away from the themed bars on the main drag (American Bar Reykjavik and Cafe Paris, to name two) and sought out the best places to drink local beer in Reykjavik, Iceland.… Read the rest