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Our Budget Guide to Cartagena

Flags hanging in Cartagena, Colombia

Vibrant colors. Vibrant city. Cartagena is a port city located on Colombia's Caribbean coast. The beautiful cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings will make you want to get lost walking through the city. It is one of the more expensive cities in Colombia, but Cartagena is still a relatively cheap city to visit. From transportation, activities to food and drinks, this budget guide will cover the average cost of visiting Cartagena for a week. This was my first solo international trip, so you will get to read about Cartagena from my perspective as[...]

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Grand Rapids, MN – Your Affordable Weekend Retreat

Black girl sitting on a chair in Grand Rapids MN

As avid Midwest travelers based in Minnesota and Wisconsin, we are always on the hunt to discover new pockets of the Midwest. It is one of our favorite things about being travel bloggers - exploring interesting, yet affordable places right in our backyard! Located only 3 hours north of the Twin Cities, Grand Rapids, is a quiet and quirky city in Northern Minnesota.  From scenic hiking trails to outdoor music festivals and local breweries, this city surprised us with its unexpected charm.  We partnered with @VisitGrandRapids and @Riverfest[...]