Travel bargains

Is Sofia worth visiting? I’ve actually seen this exact question from people on social media and there are usually a lot of “meh” kinds of answers from past visitors. I just landed in Bulgaria’s capital city for the third time though, sticking around for more than a day this time, and I’d respond a lot …

Want to figure out where the international travel bargains will be this year? Want to find one of the most popular travel destinations on sale and find a great deal? Well you’ve come to the right place. As the author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations, I keep an eye on the trends constantly and watch …

For American travelers, those earning US dollars, or those tapping a greenbacks retirement account, there’s something wrong if you’re not planning your next international vacation right now. If you’re reading a travel blog I’m assuming you don’t hate traveling. So why else would you not take advantage of this golden opportunity? The cheapest countries have …

Are you looking for an attractive destination in Europe to visit, one where the costs for travelers are far lower than where you live? Come to one of the best bargains in the world. See these vacation travel prices in Bulgaria and you’ll want to come spend one week, two weeks, or more hiking and …

[This post on the cheapest places to travel for Americans was updated in July 2022.] In a normal year when I’m giving advice on the cheapest places to travel to, I’m looking at prices, exchange rates, and special situations that are leading to temporary deals for travelers. In 2021 it was a crapshoot. Many countries …