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September 9, 2022

The Best Free Things to do in Paris, France

Two girls standing in front of the Love Wall in Paris

Paris is undoubtedly one of the most expensive cities in Europe. From its top notch cuisine to its sophisticated fashion scene, Paris can feel completely out of reach for us budget-friendly travelers. But don’t let the high price tags scare you! We created this list of the best free things to do in Paris to help. It is absolutely possible to plan a budget friendly trip to the 'City of Lights'. When we visited recently, we managed to keep daily spending to $90 per person; this included transportation, meals, and many activities in Paris. One of t[...]

Europe, Italy

April 13, 2022

Our Budget Guide to Rome, Italy

Unbelievable architecture, historic treasure, ancient world, expensive: that's what came to mind when we thought of Rome, Italy. Being one of the most visited cities in the world, we assumed everything in Rome would be pretty pricey. So heading into our 4 day adventure to Rome, we were prepared to budget a little bit higher than most trips. However, we were pleasantly surprised to find out that Rome is much more affordable than we thought! From transportation, housing, activities to food and drinks, Rome was slightly cheaper compared to the other Italian[...]

Europe

March 17, 2022

Our Budget Guide to Florence, Italy

Florence is the ideal destination for wine drinking, street shopping, and dancing the night away! When we were planning our Italian city tour, we originally did not have Florence on the list. But luckily, a few of our friends talked some sense into us, and we are so glad we added it to our trip! It’s smaller than some of the other popular Italian cities like Rome but worth spending a few days to explore all of its charm! It can be overwhelming when visiting a new city to know what the must see spots are and where to spend your money. That's wh[...]

Europe

March 6, 2022

Our Budget Guide to Cinque Terre, italy

two girls hugging for a picture in Cinque Terre Italy

We recently did an Italian city tour, and it was so hard to narrow down to the top few areas! There are so many incredible cities to explore in Italy: Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre, the list goes on. We created a budget guide for each place, so consider this your budget guide to Cinque Terre! We were not familiar with Cinque Terre when we were planning our 10-day Europe trip but after stumbling across some pictures, it quickly rose to the top of our bucketlist. Cinque Terre is a coastal area within Liguria, in the northwest of Italy. It consists of[...]

Europe, Thrifty Tips

February 24, 2022

Our Budget Guide to Paris, France

Paris is one of those unique places where each time you visit, it could be a completely different experience. Whether this is your first time visiting the City of Lights, or this is one of many trips to Paris, you will find great recommendations in this post to help curate the perfect Parisian experience! Let's address the elephant in the room. Paris is NOT a budget friendly destination. There is no sugar coating it. It is known for its high quality cuisine and chic fashion after all. But in every city that we visit, we find ways to budget, and Paris was[...]

Destination, Europe, Iceland, Thrifty Tips

December 15, 2019

10 Insanely Beautiful Things to Do in Iceland

Two women looking out into the hills of Iceland.

Iceland is quickly becoming one of the most popular destinations in the world--and there is a good reason for that! Known for it's glaciers, hot springs, waterfalls, and geysers, this island north of the United Kingdom is bringing in tens of thousands of visitors every year. Iceland is often refereed to as "The Land of Fire & Ice" because it has drastic geological contrasts. This means that you can see the world's most active volcanoes AND some of Europe's largest glaciers all in one trip. You may also notice the contrast within the seasons in Iceland. 24[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]