Helping You Plan Travel and Local Adventures on a Budget
When you think of Colombia, you might think of lush jungles and beautiful warm beaches, but there is even more magic to Colombia than what comes to mind. Colombia has beautiful mountain towns with glaciers and hot springs. The town of Manizales is a short [continue reading]
I see these giveaways and contests all the time, on the radio, on social media, at public events – and always wonder if anyone actually wins those things.
I was failing chemistry and didn’t know where to turn. The next thing I knew, I was signed up to study abroad in Costa Rica and my entire life had changed.
Costa Ricans speak Spanish, but as is the case with most of the world, they have their own way of speaking. Just as an elevator to Americans is a lift to the British, Costa Ricans have their own way with Spanish words that is unique [continue reading]
1. MAKE A BUDGET This nearly goes without saying, but if you are trying to stick to a cheap travel budget the first thing you need to do is write it out! Our first year of budgeting full time was spent just tracking our expenses. [continue reading]