Traveling on a budget and getting the most bang for your travel expenditures are extremely common themes here at BootsnAll. It’s not that we’re cheapskates, we just know that the kinds of indie travel experiences we love most often come when you’re traveling “close to the ground” – which means not insulating yourself from local culture in a 5-star hotel. Being conscious of your travel budget can mean making sure your money is going into the local economy whenever possible, rather than to big chains. Spending less usually means being able to travel longer, too, which is definitely something we support. Okay, and sometimes we’re just cheapskates. This week on Bootsnall, we’re talking about different aspects of budget travel – including different ways you can use Couchsurfing as more than just a free place to stay, and how you can travel around the world for as little as $14 per day! We’ll even explore the idea that budget travel isn’t always the best kind of travel. Week 8 of the Indie Travel Challenge 2012 is all about budget travel. This should be a topic that everyone can talk about from some angle – because no matter what kind of trip you take or where you go, there’s a budget involved. Either you struggle with saving money for travel, or you’ve mastered [...]
I’ve never been the conventional type when it comes to romance. My husband and I got to know one another over cheap beers in Detroit dive bars. He proposed over margaritas at happy hour, and even our honeymoon was decidedly low-key by most standards. We’ve never been the type to need a rose-petal-covered bed or violin accompaniment to make a moment memorable. Not that there’s anything wrong with those gestures…but “romance” is big business. Crafting that perfect romantic trip can be very expensive, and there’s nothing seductive about coming home from a trip so poor you’ll be living off hot dogs and ramen for the month after. Money is often the biggest cause of friction between to people; don’t let it keep you from traveling together and still coming home as a couple. I’m a firm believer that romance is all in your mind. I’ve had far more romantic moments in unexpected places than I have had at times when the situation was designed for seduction. If you think taking a romantic trip has to break the bank, here are a few tips for planning a getaway on a smaller budget. Find your own style Some travelers love high-end luxury, while others are more comfortable at a middle ground between ultra-luxe and low-budget. Planning a romantic trip doesn’t have to [...]
Traveling on a budget and getting the most bang for your travel expenditures are extremely common themes here at BootsnAll. It’s not that we’re cheapskates, we just know that the kinds of indie travel experiences we love most often come when you’re traveling “close to the ground” – which means not insulating yourself from local culture in a 5-star hotel. Being conscious of your travel budget can mean making sure your money is going into the local economy whenever possible, rather than to big chains. Spending less usually means being able to travel longer, too, which is definitely something we support. Okay, and sometimes we’re just cheapskates. This week on Bootsnall, we’re talking about different aspects of budget travel – including different ways you can use Couchsurfing as more than just a free place to stay, and how you can travel around the world for as little as $14 per day! We’ll even explore the idea that budget travel isn’t always the best kind of travel. Week 8 of the Indie Travel Challenge 2012 is all about budget travel. This should be a topic that everyone can talk about from some angle – because no matter what kind of trip you take or where you go, there’s a budget involved. Either you struggle with saving money for travel, or you’ve mastered [...] 
I’ve never been the conventional type when it comes to romance. My husband and I got to know one another over cheap beers in Detroit dive bars. He proposed over margaritas at happy hour, and even our honeymoon was decidedly low-key by most standards. We’ve never been the type to need a rose-petal-covered bed or violin accompaniment to make a moment memorable. Not that there’s anything wrong with those gestures…but “romance” is big business. Crafting that perfect romantic trip can be very expensive, and there’s nothing seductive about coming home from a trip so poor you’ll be living off hot dogs and ramen for the month after. Money is often the biggest cause of friction between to people; don’t let it keep you from traveling together and still coming home as a couple. I’m a firm believer that romance is all in your mind. I’ve had far more romantic moments in unexpected places than I have had at times when the situation was designed for seduction. If you think taking a romantic trip has to break the bank, here are a few tips for planning a getaway on a smaller budget. Find your own style Some travelers love high-end luxury, while others are more comfortable at a middle ground between ultra-luxe and low-budget. Planning a romantic trip doesn’t have to [...]