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April 13, 2022

8 date night restaurants downtown Milwaukee

Cheese, beer, and more cheese. That’s what most people think when they hear Wisconsin. But, there’s more to us! Especially, restaurants downtown Milwaukee. The food scene in downtown Milwaukee is incredible. There are so many talented chefs and so many cute, romantic date night restaurant spots that will inspire you to travel to a new country simply with the cuisine. We love using our CityTin to pick the next date night restaurant we’ve never been to, but we also have a list of our never-disappoint spots. Here is a taste of our favorite romantic date[...]

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[...]

Minnesota, Thrifty Tips, United States

June 7, 2021

The Ultimate Weekend Getaway in Stillwater, Minnesota

Two women sitting in front of a fireplace

Whether you are looking to take a romantic getaway with your significant other, a fun girls weekend, or simply a relaxing staycation for yourself in Minnesota, Stillwater is a great option! It is 40 minutes outside of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area and located on the beautiful west bank of the St. Croix River. In this guide, we will share tips on where to stay, where to eat, and what to do while in Stillwater. We partnered with Discover Stillwater to come up with the perfect itinerary for a two-day trip to Stillwater and want to share it[...]

Thrifty Tips

June 23, 2020

How Travel Looks Different for People of Color

A collage of women of color holding signs that read "Not all who wander are white. Travel stories from POC"

2020 marked a turning point for not only the black community, but for People of Color alike, who are all too familiar with the inequalities seen in our world. Now more than ever, people are hyper aware of the racial disparities that take place in industries such as Fashion, Beauty, Entertainment, and of course, Travel. As two people who write about travel experiences, there is a huge part of travel that is often left out of the narrative. We reached out to some of the most influential women of color in our travel community to shed light on their t[...]

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[...]

Thrifty Tips, United States

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[...]

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[...]