You can eat lots of good food in Norway on a budget. Norway has a reputation for having very expensive food. However, in Norway they don’t tip (servers get paid a living wage) and the tax is already in the price so what you see listed on the menu is all you will pay. With…
Should You Stay in an Airbnb or a Hotel?
An airbnb is a great choice for longer trips.
How Do I Choose an Airbnb?
How do I choose an Airbnb when I travel? Read below to find out how we stayed a week in the heart of Madrid for less than $400 for a week and Rome for less than $300. I know that planning a trip can feel overwhelming in the midst of everything else you do in…
Introduction to Airbnb Hunters
Introducing a new regular feature on how to Hunt for Airbnb’s! When the twins were tiny and most of my time was spent feeding infants, I spent a lot of time in front of the TV. Since this was pre-streaming, you had to watch programmed television. I remember finding House Hunters International on HGTV and…
Why Peru?
When people hear that we went to Peru, I often get the question, “Why Peru?”. As with most of my trips, it started with a Going.com email in March with a sale to Peru for less than $250 per person. I feel very comfortable planning trips to Europe and the US, but haven’t done much…
The Importance of Packing Light for Flights
Packing light helps make a trip less stressful and lets you stick to your budget. When I am flying to my destination, I only do carry-on luggage. The 3 reasons you should NOT check a bag when you fly: the expense, time and risk. Any good rule has exceptions. Here’s when you might want to check…