Dubrovnik – the Pearl of the Adriatic – is Croatia’s most visited destination. Each summer season, the city sees record-breaking crowds – and as the number of tourists increase, so does the cost of visiting Dubrovnik. If you are wondering if Dubrovnik is expensive, it is, but no need to worry.… Read the rest
The Best Camera For Budget Travelers
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
Zadar Ferry: Boat Trips to Ugljan and Dugi Otok, Croatia
Hundreds of Croatian Islands make up the Zadar Archipelago, part of Northern Dalmatia. The Zadar islands range in size, but unlike their 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
Best Places To Drink Craft Beer in Reykjavik, Iceland
Wherever we are in the world, we seek out 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
French Polynesia on a Budget: Plan a Cheap Moorea Trip
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
Two-Year Travel Budget: Our Costs Revealed
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 to travel?” As Americans who are well-past our 20s, but still have a long road ahead until joining the 65+ crowd, we understand the inquiry.… Read the rest
Six-Month Travel Budget: The Cost Of World Travel
Our full-time travels for the past six months have taken us to Australia, the Balkans (with a detour to Rome) and the Netherlands – and we are drastically under budget from a year ago, with an average spending of just $53 per day!… Read the rest