Visiting United Kingdom on a Budget

Don't stay too close to Prague city center

Alright, it's not a secret, Prague is getting loaded with tourists. I would be tempted to say "don't go there", but it's a beautiful and unique city. It's worth a visit. So here's what I'll say...

The ABC’s of Traveling on a Budget

Part of planning a vacation is setting a budget. Lets face it, regardless of what our budget is, it seems like we always want our money to go further than it does - get more bang for each buck, some...

3 Golden Rules to Travel Sofia on a Budget

People told me Sofia is delightful, and they were right. People told me Sofia is pretty damn cheap, but they were wrong. Maybe it was because I spent several months hitchhiking through the...

Money Saving Websites We Use

Keith and I try to stick to a very strict budget so I am always looking for ways to save money or get money back. When we sold everything and moved to Mexico we were debt free. Sadly, now that...

ATM withdrawal in Spain without fees

In Spain, you'll find that most ATMs ("cajero automático" in Spanish, "caixer" in Catalan) have a withdrawing fee for international cards like Visa/Mastercard. ATMs are legally required to indicate...

Things You Need To Know Before Your First Backpacking Trip

Your first big backpacking trip is going to be life changing yet daunting, especially if you are heading off into the world alone. Here are my top 10 things you need to know before you go on your...