Hundreds of Croatian 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, with fewer inhabitants and attracting less 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
Wherever we are in the world, we seek out local craft beer bars. We love learning the stories behind the breweries and tasting the unique local flavors. On our trip to Reykjavik, we were intent on sampling locally produced beer from Iceland (regardless of how much it cost!).… Read the rest
Renting a vehicle for vacation is expensive! Typical rental car rates can easily cost as much as your accommodations – which can put a huge dent in your travel budget. Recent disruptions to travel have made renting a car in 2021 even more challenging.… Read the rest
Flights are often the most expensive part of a trip – and no one wants to pay more than they should for plane tickets. The good news is, there are tried and true ways to save money on airfare. Since becoming full-time travelers in 2014, we have learned quite a few tricks to buying flights, which have saved us bundles.… Read the rest
Budapest, Hungary is an 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
Finding the best camera for travel is an immense task. A travel camera must be durable, packable, lightweight and easy to use. There are dozens of cameras on the market that fit the criteria, but not all cameras for travel are affordable.… Read the rest
In the past decade, Hong Kong has risen to 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 at nearly $80 USD, it is easy to assume that all of Hong Kong is expensive.… Read the rest
Planning a New York Itinerary is no easy feat – choosing from the copious number of NYC sights, incredible 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
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
Melbourne, Australia is one of the best places to visit and one of our favorite cities…but a holiday here can be expensive (especially for budget travelers, like us!). The high cost of Melbourne accommodations, pricey meals and big-ticket attractions add up quickly.… Read the rest