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December 1, 2019

TV Show Tickets in Los Angeles – the Free & Easy Guide

Haven’t you wondered what it would be like to sit in the audience during the live show of the Bachelor? Or be a part of the background banter during James Corden’s ‘Spill Your Guts’ segment? Experiencing a taping of an LA TV show is just as glamorous as you would imagine! We’re here to tell you how you can be a part of it all! In this post, we’ll give you tips on scoring free TV show tickets in Los Angeles and the insider’s scoop on what to expect when you’re in the audience. First thing to note is that California based shows tape in Burban[...]

Thrifty Tips, United States

October 31, 2019

The Best Trip Destinations for Halloween

There is nothing better for getting into the Halloween spirit, than a trip to one of United States' most spooktacular destinations. Whether you plan your trip in October or November, these cities are sure to put you in the best fall mood. In this post, we share the top U.S. destinations for your perfect fall trip! From the largest apple orchards to the most haunted sites one could imagine, there are so many affordable trip destinations for Halloween to consider. #1: Salem, Massachusetts Also known as the home for the Salem Witch Trials, this small[...]

Europe, Greece

February 23, 2019

Top Things We Did in Santorini, Greece to Save Money

Santorini Greece View with Blue Top Buildings and Water

Santorini, Greece is expensive no matter which way you slice it. The hotels, the food, the drinks, you name it. It is a place where people go to splurge on the view and embrace their YOLO alter ego to the fullest. While that sounds like a huge roadblock, Santorini's flashy price tags did not turn us away from visiting this breathtaking island, and it absolutely should not scare you. With a little creativity and a lot of research, we discovered different ways to make this an affordable destination for us. Below we have listed the top money saving tricks we did whi[...]

United States

August 14, 2018

The Top Beignets in New Orleans

The TOP Beignets in New Orleans Aside from its popular celebrations, blues music, and voodoo influence, one of the things New Orleans is most famous for is its unique cuisine! We had a blast eating our way through the city, and we discovered a particular liking for their beignets found at many cafes and restaurants. For those of you who don't know what that is, a beignet (pronounced ben-yah) is a deep fried delicious dough square, that is coated with powdered sugar and served hot. If you come to the Big Easy without trying one of these French doughnuts, then y[...]

Belize, Central America

June 10, 2018

Belize: Battle of The Islands (Caye Caulker vs San Pedro)

Two Girls Laughing in San Pedro Palapas Bar

There are so many incredible things to do in Belize, and one of the highlights is spending time on the islands. We visited both Ambergris Caye (San Pedro) and Caye Caulker. Two beautiful islands only about 15 miles apart from one another. Although close in proximity, these Belize islands could not be more different from one another. There is a longstanding debate around which of the two islands is better, and depending on the time constraints of your travels, you might only have the opportunity to visit one. In this post, we break it down for you--Caye Cau[...]

Europe, Greece

May 9, 2018

Athens, Greece: 12 Sites, 24 Hours, & 48 Euros

After a few fun nights in Mykonos, and a budget vacation in Santorini, we wrapped up our 10 day Greece trip exploring the Ancient Greek World in Athens. If Greece is on your travel bucket list, chances are you will pass through Athens at some point on your route. Why not make a day trip out of it! For us, it was where we flew in and out of from the US. Carving out a full day of site seeing is the perfect way to get to know this dynamic city. The great thing about Athens is that there is much to do without having to spend a lot of money. We created a 24 hour[...]

Thrifty Tips

May 9, 2018

How to Get a Passport in One Day: (A Not So Thrifty Travel Tip)

Okay travelers, its Wunmi here and I just may be the perfect person to teach you how to get a passport in one day, because unfortunately I had to learn from experience. Sophia and I try our best to give you all the travel saving tips, but we are human afterall. We do sometimes get it wrong, make a huge mistake, and ultimately end up paying more. This was one of those moments. For the record, I hope none of you find yourself in a position where you have to turn a passport around in one day. It is expensive and stressful and can quite honestly be avoide[...]

United States

May 9, 2018

5 Reasons Why Rain Won’t Stop You From Traveling to Portland

It rains quite often in Portland, but the old saying, “April showers, bring May flowers” really applies to this city. This doesn’t bother the natives, and it definitely shouldn’t stop you from exploring this “weird” city. A trip to Portland is definitely worth the rain in our books and here's 5 reasons why. 1: Hot coffee Start off the rainy day with some hot coffee from Stumptown. This is a chain in the Northwest, but it's not your Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts. We’re not black coffee drinkers, but this is some good stuff, with no added[...]

Europe, Spain

May 9, 2018

5 Photos That Will Make You Want To Travel To Sevilla, Spain

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and in this post they represent much more than that! It was quite impossible to limit ourselves to just 5 Sevilla photos (so we didn't), but we wanted to share with you some of our absolute favorite photos from our adventures in Sevilla, Spain. With such a beautiful city and colorful culture, it's no wonder we were able to get some good ones. These pictures do not do this incredible city any sort of justice but we hope this will inspire you to take a trip there of your own! Photo 1: Plaza de Espana T[...]

Belize, Central America

May 9, 2018

Belizean Eats

*This post will speak to Belizean Dollar (the conversion at the time was $1 USD = $2 BZD). Belize, like any other country, has different vibes depending on the city you’re in. With different vibes, comes different cuisine, and we always find that a great way to immerse yourself within a culture is trying new food. This post will help explain the different tastes you’ll notice from mainland San Ignacio, to the Islands (Caye Caulker & San Pedro). We also share some thrifty finds we discovered as we ate our way through Belize! Read About: San Ignacio[...]