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13 Best Travel Gifts for the Holidays 2024

13 Best Travel Gifts for the Holidays 2024

Every year, I collect a list of my favorite travel items that I’ve discovered recently that make my adventures easier, more comfortable or stylish. Here are 13 of the best travel holiday gifts for 2024 for globe-trotting friends and family.

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Pros & Cons of eSIM Cards for Travel

Pros & Cons of eSIM Cards for Travel

One of my biggest travel pet peeves is finding affordable cellular data phone plans. eSIM cards are the future—ready or not! They are very convenient and cheaper than paying for an international plan but do have a few flaws. I dig into all the details in my latest post!

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Travel Banking 101

Travel Banking 101

The easiest way to save money while traveling is having the right kind of bank accounts. In my latest post, I discuss the best accounts for avoiding fees. I also share my favorite bank accounts, travel rewards credit cards and top budget tips for international travel

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9 Ways to Save Money NOW for Travel*

9 Ways to Save Money NOW for Travel*

One day we will all travel again. Until then, let’s focus on saving money for the epic adventures ahead. I have literally done 90% of the things mentioned in the past year to save money. Regardless of your financial situation, these tips will help you save money!

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8 Ways to Make Money While Traveling

8 Ways to Make Money While Traveling

Whether you’re looking to move abroad completely or go for a short stint, there are multiple ways to make money while traveling. Here’s eight awesome ways include six I’ve done myself!)

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The 17 Best Travel Apps

The 17 Best Travel Apps

While the nostalgic part of me misses the days of paper maps and film cameras, smart phones do make travel and life a lot easier. Here’s a recap of my current favorite travel apps – almost all of them are free!

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How You Can Get Involved With My Book Project

How You Can Get Involved With My Book Project

I’m wrapping up my first self-published book project called “Good With Money.” Since this is my first book, I need your help getting the word out! If you enjoy the blog, this is your chance to get involved!

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Interview: New York Times’ Frugal Traveler

Interview: New York Times’ Frugal Traveler

In this week’s Travel Tuesday Interview Series, I chat with The New York Times’ Frugal Traveler, Lucas Peterson! He discusses his favorite food cities, his travel highlights and his travel budget philosophy.

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How to Find the Time to Travel

How to Find the Time to Travel

The great paradox of life is the relationship between time and money. An abundance of one usually leads to a shortage of the other. I’ve talked about money in previous posts. Now, let’s chat about TIME. Here’s four ways to carve out a few weeks or a year to travel!

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The Real Cost of Iceland: Budget & Packing Tips

The Real Cost of Iceland: Budget & Packing Tips

In the final part of my Iceland series, I breakdown the cost of my 10-day trip complete with a colorful graph! I discuss all the details of traveling in Iceland including when to go, what to pack, rental cars and budget tips!

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