Articles
Watch, Read, Listen
-
It’s important to know the rules of the road when you’re driving in a new country, period. As a foreigner you are not an exception to road laws if you get pulled over, and in many cases far from it.…
-
How You Can Afford to Travel the World
After traveling frequently over the last few years and have developed an obsession with travel hacking to make my way around the world, I have learned one important rule: you do not need a lot of money (or have a…
-
Six Adventurous Ways to Enjoy Bend, Oregon
If you love the outdoors, adventures, fresh air and microbrews, then Bend, Oregon has it all for you. The town a little over three hours southeast of Portland has become a mecca for athletes who share a passion for healthy…
-
A Few of the Best Swimming Holes in Humboldt County
Fly to Humboldt: Cheap flights to Humboldt County from Los Angeles with Avelo Airlines Ready to learn about the best swimming holes in Humboldt County? This week has been excruciatingly hot in Los Angeles as summer literally just snuck up…
-
Portland: The Weird and Wonderful City That You Need to Visit
Last November, Seb and I decided that since we’d be near San Francisco for Thanksgiving, we might as well make a detour to Portland… because they’re so close, right?Logistics aside, it was a whirlwind trip that easily turned Portland into…
-
How to Quickly Meet Credit Card Minimum Spend Requirements
For many budget travelers, hitting a credit card minimum spends to earn free flights can seem daunting. They rather stay away from them, thus missing out on some opportunities that will essentially pay for the their travels. In my opinion…
-
How to Use Points to Book a Free Week of Hotel Stays While Traveling
Last August, I was able to spend a week in Turkey without paying for hotel accommodations and I flew in to Turkey without paying for airfare using airline miles. I was able to visit Turkey for two weeks rather than…
-
Why You Should Ignore What You See in Movies and Not Be Afraid to Stay in a Hostel
Staying in a hostel is synonymous with international budget travel. You can find rooms for as low as $10 a night, make new travel buddies and be in the heart of town. Though in the US, we don’t tend to…
-
Road Trip on the Redwood Highway – Stop by for a Quick Drink
Last week I took a road trip up to Oregon with my sister along the Redwood Highway. I haven’t made that drive up the coast in 2 years so I was feeling really giddy about driving through the coastal giants…