Family travel

I was in cheap Thailand in December, expensive Switzerland in March, then cheap Bulgaria, now semi-expensive Greece, then I’ll be in cheap Albania next. Whichever country I’m in however, I’m quite good at finding the standout grocery bargains, the local food for trips that will be priced better than the average. I also tend to …

If you want or need to travel in the summer months, are there any places you can go that are a bargain? Well it’s certainly the toughest season for traveling for cheap, no doubt, but if you open up your horizons you can find plenty of places to enjoy summer vacation spots on a budget. …

Some people aren’t so stressed when they head to the airport or the hotel on their next trip because they have status as a travel VIP. Then there’s everyone else. The good news is, you don’t have to be a billionaire to have status in the travel world. There are strategic ways to earn it …

If you’re setting off on a round-the-world journey, starting the nomad life, or you just want to find the best possible lodging deal on vacation, shopping around can make a huge difference in what you pay per night. On a road trip, you’ll be looking for the cheapest motels that are clean and comfortable. For …

What does a trip to Thailand cost these days? I’m happy to say that prices haven’t changed all that much in the past decade and it’s still one of the best values on the planet.  Some people are country counters, I’m a country returner instead. I’d rather explore a destination in depth over several visits …