Wine

The first time I visited Bulgaria, I went on a wine tasting and picked up one of the best sparkling rose wines I’ve tasted for under €10, then on the next trip I bought several bottles in the supermarket for €3 to €7. I was just picking blindly though, not really knowing what was good, …

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 …

The “locavore” and “slow food” movements have taken off bigtime in the last decade, but budget travelers have been following them for ages for economic reasons. If you eat local and drink what’s made in the region, it’s much easier to be a budget traveler. Sure, there are high-minded environmental and social reasons for consuming …

Some wine lovers are willing to spend thousands of dollars to support their passion and they’ll seek out the finest bottles from the best vintages. They’ll tour the top spots in France and Italy, carefully packing the best of the best to store in their cellar at home. Then there are the rest of us. …

Panama is not one of the world’s cheapest places to travel. It’s right in the middle in terms of tourism costs in Central America. It is noticeably cheaper than Costa Rica, but far more than Guatemala or Nicaragua. With its economy booming more each year, it’s a better spot for mid-range travelers than backpackers. Where …