What We Spent on Lodging in South America (Lots of Charts!)
On our year traveling South America, we stayed in a wide variety of homes, apartments, quirky inns, farms and intentional communities. This is what it cost.
Finances & Preparation
How to Take International Family Trips on the Cheap
You don’t have to be rich to travel. Our family of 5 takes multi-week international vacations for a few thousand dollars. Here is how we do it.
6 Simple Tips for Landing a Budget-Friendly Flight
If you are new to searching for cheap flights, this post will give you some no-frills tips for how we typically end up with budget-friendly tickets.
Our 6 Favorite Earth-Friendly Travel Items
Going to new places makes it challenging to continue environmentally conscious practices. Here are some items that have helped us live lighter on the earth.
Packing Light – Strategies to Lessen Your Load
What you decide to pack is what you commit to carry for your entire trip. Here are some strategies to help you trim some unnecessary pounds and pack light.
The Ultimate AirBnB Home Conversion Checklist
Looking to convert your home into a vacation rental on AirBnB or VRBO? This comprehensive checklist will give you a running start.
Not Fit for Instagram (But Made Money to Sleep!)
There were only two remarkable things about our recent four-day trip: we made more money than we spent, and we slept like we were in our twenties.
Renting Your Home While Traveling Doesn’t Have to be Scary
Have a friend that funds travel by listing their home on AirBnB? It sounds cool, but also kinda scary. Here are the most common concerns.
Get Rich Slow – Focus On What Gives You Life
Money can free you up to live your dreams. Or it can colonize your mind and your time, distracting you from what gives you life.
7 Practical Things to Consider When Planning a Gap Year
Are you thinking of taking a gap year and want to move on from idle dreaming? This article will help you think through the most important considerations.
