Category: Saving Money
Free National Park Days and Park Discount Passes
Did you know that there are several days each year that are free national park days? Admission fees are waived on these dates to make sure that everyone who wants to visit a national park can do so regardless of their ability to pay. They also serve as a way to encourage new visitors and […]
Where to Search for Unclaimed Money and Property for Free
Who doesn’t love FREE money? Did you know that there could be unclaimed money or property being held for you to claim? Imagine if you found a few hundred or a few thousand dollars to put toward your next adventure. Have you ever had a financial account from your youth or college days that slipped […]
19 Easy and Creative Ways to Save Money for Travel
Aren’t we all looking for creative ways to save money? Whether it’s for travel, splurges, buying big-ticket items, or maybe even just paying the bills each month. Did you know that there are sources out there where you can find creative ways to save money and even find lost money that you may not have […]
Ikea Hack Map Table DIY
The weather is starting to cool down and I was feeling creative, so I finally completed this Ikea Hack – Map Table DIY that I’ve been thinking about for months. It was either too hot, humid, or rainy to get the initial spray painting done outside during the summer. This map-covered tabletop is a great […]
My Crazy Cross-Country Road Trip Apps and Tools
Hey there! How’s life where you are? While I’m getting ready for my big trip I thought I’d share a little about my favorite road trip apps, helpful planning tips, and tools. Have you had a chance to read about my crazy summer road trip of 2020? If not, learn about it here, and come […]
Find the Best Airfare Deals Anytime, Anywhere (2020)
Have you seen Kayak.com‘s amazing airfare “Explore” Tool? It’s the easiest way I’ve found to discover the best airfare deals, especially when you’re not sure where or when you want to go. This tool, for the true adventurer, allows you to enter minimal information and come up with relevant and helpful results. Do you want […]
Practical Last-Minute Gifts for the Travel Lover
It’s not too late to find the perfect gift. Check out these great last-minute gifts for your favorite travel lover. I’ve rounded up a host of travel-related last minute deals and all-around awesome prices for travel-related products, accessories, and gear. Bookmark my site and come back often to see the latest additions. I’ll be adding […]
Baking in Cambodia – Adventures in Volunteer Work
This week I’m introducing my fellow travel blogger, Jay Artale. I asked her to give you a sense of what it was like when she and her husband did volunteer work for 10 weeks in Cambodia. Come along for the ride! When we moved from Los Angeles to Turkey, we hadn’t anticipated how cold the winters were, so each […]
15 Ideas for a Mini-Vacation or Staycation
Sometimes life can get in the way of vacation plans and the only option is a staycation. Not sure about you, but as soon as the holidays are over at the beginning of the year, I start thinking beyond spring to “vacation season”. Usually, by April my husband and I have already decided on our […]
Free Money for Travel from Rotary International
Did you know that there are 1.4 million Rotarians in the world committed to helping others? Do you have an interest in humanitarian service? If so, they might have free money for travel available to help you with your dream. Of course, they’re not going to fund your next Disneyland trip, but if you’re interested […]
TravelZoo – My Favorite Travel Deals Newsletter
Here we are again on Money-Saving Mondays and I want to share a secret with you. Even though I run the risk of more people being in competition for the awesome deals out there, I feel it’s my obligation to share my favorite travel deals newsletter with you. TravelZoo’s Weekly Top 20 Deal’s Newsletter. I’ve […]
