Before any online purchase, check coupon and rebate sites Black Friday is quickly approaching and apps like Rakuten, Fetch, or the cash back portal on your favorite credit card (mine is Capital One) have incredible deals! These sites have deals with companies that provide an extra rebate if you click through their app before making…
This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may get a small commission if you use them, at no cost to you! Every time this question gets asked on Facebook, there are a million people jumping in to rave about how they love giving $10/day to Verizon for the privilege of using the phone plan they…
What is Worldpackers? Worldpackers is a program to connect travelers with volunteer opportunities across the world. Many of the experiences come with accommodation and meals included, so it’s an awesome way to see new countries on a budget. I loved it for the opportunity to give back to the community, work alongside and learn from…
I love SCUBA. I love the calm below the surface, the sploosh of bubbles, the sway of the surge and anemones. I love how the colors disappear as you descend then roar back to life with the shine of a flashlight. I love the rhythm of slow breaths from the regulator and spying on creatures…
Have you ever considered living and working in another country? A working holiday visa allows you to do just that. Americans 18-30 years old who meet a few requirements are eligible to live and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months. My visa was approved in June of last year and I’ll be…
My Experience Housesitting Pets for 3 Weeks One of the most expensive parts of travel, and living in general, is how much we spend on accommodation. Housesitting can be a great way to deflect some of those costs and get to visit beautiful locations at the same time. I was lucky enough to score a…
If money is no issue or fear is a big one, then stick with the red tag taxis in Jamaica. But if you’re a bit more adventurous, interested in a more authentic experience, and want to save a bunch of money, then flag down a local taxi! Would you ever ride the public bus in…
Free champagne from a bar in the sky? Yes, please. It’ll take a few days for everything to clear but very soon I should have enough credit card points for 2 business class tickets to Italy for only $206 cash. I’ve heard about travel hacking and credit card points for years but I, like many…
Accommodations can be one of the most expensive parts of travel. Saving on where you sleep can make a huge difference in how long a trip can last, but there are multiple ways to stay for free and cheap, giving you more money to spend on adventures. 1. Housesitting I am planning on Housesitting very…
Before deciding on a working holiday in New Zealand next summer, I considered a lot of other overseas jobs. One of the most obvious picks for me was to be an au pair. Many countries have this job option but I definitely dreamed the most of working in Paris (yes, even though the title of…