Travel More. Spend Less. Live Happy.
If you are anything like me, then you have a bucket list of things to do around the world. On my list was the opportunity to dive the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. After finding a great flight deal from my home base, I knew I would have to seize the moment and go for it while there. I did some research about 2-weeks prior to my trip. I found
American Airlines is on its way to becoming the favorite among American based airline carriers. With the introduction of its basic economy fare last year, they have forced other carriers to drop price on certain routes as well. Charlotte is American’s second-largest hub. To ensure they are keeping Charlotte based flyers happy, the airline recently announced the addition of increased routes and new destinations. According to a memo that was
With the climate of today’s America, many people have their hopes set on “getting the heck out of dodge.” One of the easiest ways to move abroad while still earning money, is to become an English teacher (or foreign teacher in general). If you are from one of several English speaking countries (usually America, Canada, South Africa, and Australia), you have a university degree (4-year or equivalent), and a TEFL
I am a thrill seeker at heart. I am willing to try some of the most adrenaline pumping things one could try when traveling. Check out my top 5 must-try excursions from my travels thus far. Paragliding While living in South Korea, I saw that there was an opportunity to paraglide close to where I lived. Paragliding consists of running off of a cliff or mountain into the air. As the
When we think of cruising, we associate it with couples, families, and groups traveling together. Cruises are a way to get an “all-inclusive” vacation at a fraction of the price than a standard vacation package. Recently, I had the opportunity to take a cruise compliments of the cruise line. Of course, it was in exchange for me producing content regarding my trip. I made the trip solo. I cruised aboard the Carnival
If you are short on time, don’t let that stop you from exploring what Tokyo has to offer. Here’s how I made due with my limited time in the Japanese city. I first had to research the different areas of Tokyo to see exactly where I wanted to visit. I needed to be in a location that was central to the most attractions. I knew for a fact that I wanted
Working a regular office job is slowly becoming a thing of the past. There’s a new wave of people that are being deemed “digital nomads.” What’s a digital nomad? Loosely defined, it’s someone who travels while still being able to work and earn money for said travels via digital sources. Below, I explain 5 ways you can join the digital nomad world: 1. Online English teacher: As you all know
A taxi collectivo is simply the Cuban version of an Uber share. So you essentially share the car with other people going to the same area for a cheaper price then a private taxi. The owner of my casa in Havana, Gloria, arranged my pickup the night before. We agreed to 25 pesos ($25) for the 2-hour trip. After an early breakfast made by Gloria, my taxi was there and
It’s almost a new year and we all have our #travelgoals that we are lining up in 2019. One of the main places that I’m seeing on everyone’s list is Cuba. Former President Barack Obama opened up travel for Americans to head there and now everyone wants to get there before the authenticity of the country is compromised. However, there are still some things you need to know before booking
A little background on how I planned and booked my trip to Cuba. I booked and planned everything on my own. I did not use an agent or travel company. I spent a few months doing the background research on what was needed for Americans to travel to the island. You can see that post in past blogs. Once I had a good understanding on the requirements, I booked
