Travel bargains

This is a terrible year for foreigners to travel to the USA. I can’t advise anyone to do it unless there are family or business reasons. Going the other direction is a different story though. This is a great year to travel abroad for Americans. The strong U.S. dollar has made some “premium” destinations less …

Where should you go this year if you’re trying to stretch your travel budget? As I write this heading into spring of 2025, you’ve got a lot of places to choose from if you’re American. There are plenty of popular travel destinations on sale this year thanks to a strong U.S. dollar—for now. Don’t wait …

Vacationing in the USA can cost a fortune, no doubt. Although you can find deals almost anywhere, that’s a whole lot easier in a mid-sized city. You can find a lot of cheap things to do in San Antonio and I ran across a lot of great free attractions and events while I was there.  …

How cheap is Mexico travel if you’re on a budget? Well, not in the bargain basement, but it’s one of the best values in the world for what you get. Plus you can fly there for a reasonable price and stick around for six months if you want. Way back in 2005 I wrote a …

I hate to hear people say “I wish I could travel more.” Most of what you can and can’t do in life is a matter of priorities. If you want to do something badly enough, you’ll find a way to make it a top priority. If you don’t, you’ll find excuses. Besides making travel more …