Dining out on a budget
I'll always remember the meal we had at the little taverna in Imerovigli, Santorini. We walked 45 minutes up the dark, winding caldera streets to enjo... Continue reading →
How we decided on a $100 per day travel budget
Now that you've evaluated your travel style, you have an idea where you want to go and what you want to do. It's now time to start thinking about your... Continue reading →
What’s your travel style? Questions to ask before calculating a travel budget
"How much money did you save?" Almost everyone asked this question when we told them we'd be traveling for a year. I don't blame them: It was the firs... Continue reading →
Five reasons to rent an apartment while traveling
When I was a kid, I loved staying in hotels, especially Motel6 along the California Central Valley I-5. It meant swimming all afternoon with my sister... Continue reading →
Breakfast not included: Avoiding rip-offs while traveling
A sinking feeling hits your stomach as you pass your euros across the counter to the cashier. The deafening chime in your head of money converting int... Continue reading →
Why we’re going where we’re going: Planning a RTW trip itinerary
People often ask us why we chose the countries we're visiting and why we're leaving out places like Africa, China, Australia, or Central America. Here... Continue reading →
From $30 to $30K: How to start your travel savings
You have a mortgage, credit card debt, student loan debt, a car payment, and barely make your bills every month and still have food on the table. The ... Continue reading →
