Christmas in New York City was on my bucket list for years. With the city being a flight hub, it’s easy to get to during the holiday season. That also makes it a perfect day trip destination!
Category: Budget Travel
My preferred method of travelling is budget travel. All this means is I pre-plan a budget for a trip and try to stay within it! It also means I get the most bang for my buck and leave my vacation feeling like I had a blast but also got to do, see and eat a lot. A budget doesn’t have to limit your choices while travelling. It can include more expensive activities if that’s what you’re interested in. Preparing a travel budget gives you peace of mind that you have the money for the things you want to do on a vacation.
Here you’ll find a variety of blog posts to help you with budgeting for your own travels: Exact budget breakdowns of my own trips (always excluding tips, dates and in local currency where possible); Tips for creating a budget; Recommendations for places to get the most out of your budget; and more!
I like to consider myself a frugal person: going for quality but using methods to save money where possible. Instead of being cheap: buying the least expensive option regardless of quality.
Ultimately, your travel budget should reflect what YOU want to get out of a trip. Ways to save money while travelling is to buy groceries instead of eating out, but that doesn’t work for someone who wants to explore the local cuisine as much as possible. Another way to save money is to stay at hostels but you may prioritize having your own space. All you need to do is consider what YOU want to do and budget accordingly!
I’ve always purchased travel medical insurance for all my international trips, and I recommend you do too! I’ve been lucky enough to not have to use it (yet!), but I feel much better about being covered if I need it. With budget friendly insurance plans from soNomad, there’s really no downside to incorporating the cost of medical travel insurance in your international budget.
Portugal is a wonderful country and well worth a visit. Here’s a round-up of posts from Portugal, including a recommended itinerary for 1 or 2 weeks!
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal and an absolute gem of the north. Read on for a full Porto City Card Review, including a breakdown at the end to see if it’s worth it for you.
Exploring the Scottish Highlands on a budget is definitely do-able. Set Inverness as a home base to explore the highlands!
Edinburgh is a city rich in history, so it’s a great place to explore for a few days. The average daily cost to visit Edinburgh is £116, and accommodations and food are generally the most expensive parts of your trip. Read on for how to do Edinburgh on a budget, including a budget break down of my trip in 2022.
Glasgow is a beautiful and wonderful city to explore. Average daily costs are £112 but with budget accommodations and many free activities, you can definitely do it for less! Read on for how to visit Glasgow on a budget, including a breakdown of the real 2022 costs spent for 3 days in the city!
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and often overshadowed by other eastern European cities like Budapest and Vienna. I highly recommend adding this city to your travel plans if you’re visiting the area. It is a place filled with history, interesting architecture, a vibrant night life and more!
Iceland is a beautiful country to visit year round. Here’s a 4-day summer itinerary to get a taste of all Iceland has to offer!
Travelling Iceland is hard on a budget but definitely do-able if you plan accordingly. Continue reading for some tips on saving money AND get the most out of the money you do spend!