Posts from the Cheapest Destinations Blog about travel adventures around the world: hiking, biking, kayaking, rafting, skiing, and other outdoor activities in the great outdoors.
If you’re setting out for a round-the-world trip, an extended sabbatical, or the nomad life, you might want to pad that budget a bit to account for all the unexpected expenses you weren’t counting on. Otherwise, the nasty surprises could mean your money will run out before your trip plans do. Let’s say you’ve done …
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What happens when some giant corporate conglomerate that sells everything from trash cans to pens takes over an iconic travel clothing brand that has been around for decades? We’ve seen this movie before and often, that brand either disappears or goes into a steep decline. Unfortunately the former may be coming for Exofficio, but for …
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Ski Bulgaria? Who does that? A lot of Brits it turns out, and occasionally the odd North American who has wandered into the Balkans in winter. If you didn’t even know there was skiing in Bulgaria, you’re probably not alone. It’s a fun experience and a terrific value though, as I learned first-hand in Bansko …
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Around 30 years ago, I was on my first trip around the world, one that had started in 1993. I had spent much of that year kicking back on tropical islands, staying in $4 bungalows, wondering whether I should have rice or noodles for my next meal. I was traveling through Southeast Asia, Nepal, India, …
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I am flying out of Guatemala today after my fourth spin through the country, this time as we’re headed into 2024. My perspective this time was a little warped because I was definitely on the beaten path, but so are most others. Here’s a look at Guatemala vacation costs for travelers across the spectrum from …
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