frugal travel

I have traveled A LOT this year (19 flights and counting) and I have spent a TON of time (and money!) buying plane tickets this year. Airfare only continues to get more expensive, and for the vast majority of us, the price of airfare is a hindrance to travelling to see friends and family, which I think is a shame. As  I kept purchasing tickets, I started thinking that there had to be a cheaper way to buy tickets –…

3 months ago I shared how to travel on a budget, particularly when it comes to trips where you do mostly driving in your own country. However, many times travel involves flying and going international. My family and friends know that I travel a lot for my job, which is great fun for me and such a privilege. In my many travels, I have learned a few things about budgeting and saving money on an international adventure, and I want…

This month, my husband and I went on a 23 day road trip. And we only spent $1,535 for our entire journey. We had been wanting to join my family for a vacation in Yellowstone, and we decided that driving would be the most cost-effective way to go. Then Fred decided that since we were already driving across the country, we might as well stop and see more family and some friends on the way. This week-long trip morphed into…