Throughout May, Nathalie dives into money management for travelers in five parts. Which credit card is best? Can a regular ol’ traveler invest her money? Is it possible to earn…
Know Before You Go: Greece’s Financial Crisis
The locals still benefit from your patronage. Image by Flickr user Atli Haroarson. Greece easily ticks off all the boxes for a fantastic vacation spot — gorgeous islands, rich culture,…
3 Travel Lessons Translated to ‘Real’ Life
Travel teaches lessons that can be applied to ‘real’ life too. Image by Polly Barks. “Any big plans coming up?” My co-worker is constantly asking about my travel plans. As…
Guilt-Free Luxury Travel: 6 Ways to Indulge Without Regretting It Later
Seek out the locals. Image by Delia Harrington. For someone who prefers bucket showers to claw-foot bathtubs, I’ve managed to spend a surprising amount of time in posh restaurants and…
Can I Really Be a Traveling Freelancer? Tips for Success — Part 2
Are you prepared to freelance while traveling? Here are some tips. Image by Flickr user markus spike. As a professional freelancer, I spend a lot of time thinking about the structure of…
Can I Really Be a Traveling Freelancer? Tips for Success — Part 1
Get work done anywhere! Image courtesy of Kayti Burt. As a professional freelance blogger, I have the option of working from anywhere. Usually this means my neighborhood coffee shop. (OK,…
Freebies and Ice Cream: How to Choose (and Make) the Best Travel Souvenirs
Not all travel souvenirs are created equally. But how to choose the best one? Image by Kayti Burt. Confession: I’m not very good at buying travel souvenirs. Not only do…
The Go Girls Guide to the Grand Canyon – Budget Edition!
After the winter we’ve all slogged through, it feels like warm weather and summer road trips can’t come fast enough. One popular destination? Grand Canyon National Park. This iconic natural…
An Introvert Abroad: 3 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Travel Companion
Finding the right travel companion is worth it. Image by Kayti Burt. Traveling can bring the best and the worst out of people. It can also bring the best and…
Finagling Females – The Art of the Travel Bargain
Bargaining at the market. Have you ever done it before? Photo courtesy of chinalawandpolicy.com Standing on the side of a dusty road, with lusty, malarial mosquitos nipping at my toes,…
Crafty Camping
Lakeside campground at Bon Echo Provincial Park, Ontario. 10 tips to help you keep your wallet happy as you enjoy the great outdoors on a great budget When people discuss budget…
Fancy a Flight? How to Leave Town for Less
For all the bad press that airports and airlines receive, I’m still the girl who gets butterflies of excitement when I fly. I love the smell of disinfectant, fast food…
Other things to do in Vegas
I didn’t gamble a dime on my trip to Las Vegas, and yet it was one of the best stops that I made on a recent cross country road trip…
Thank you, Mr. Policeman or “the license to carry a bin”
Dealing with the police in Tanzania is totally different than in Europe or the United States. In fact, it’s the same all over Africa. The famous expression “TIA – this…
Love or Loathe: Slum Tourism
So after a month of dieting, being more careful with our money and vowing to travel more, this new month should find us lighter, and our pockets heavier-at least until…