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…
The Easy Guide to a Traveler’s Money Management (Part 1): The Power Is in Your Hands
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…
Budget Safari in West Africa: Journey to Pendjari National Park
The author en route to the heart of Pendjai. Image by Mark Hanss. This March I took time off from volunteering in Togo to visit Pendjari National Park in neighboring…
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…
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…
Bruges on a Budget
Delicate chocolates and lacy Florentines, rows of gingerbread-esque houses, swans silently gliding in canals, and chunky cobblestones as far as the eye can see. If you want your European trip…
5 Handy Hotel Hacks
Essential room supplies – stocking up on local wines 😉 I’ll never forget my first time in a fine hotel. The linens were so soft, like a waterfall of silk,…
Frugal, Flying, and Fabulous
Does First Class feel a long way off? Do you long for the perks of First Class but don’t have room in the budget? Here are some tips to help…
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…
Go Girl Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for that perfect gift for your favorite Go Girl? Look no further! We’ve asked our team to name some of the things they absolutely can’t live without while on…