San Francisco, California is one of my favorite cities to visit. The popular destination for international travelers is also a stop along the Pacific Coast Highway. But let's be honest: it's expensive, especially when it comes to hotels, shopping, and dining. But it doesn't have to be. There are … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in San Francisco
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Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Las Vegas
Everyone thinks about trips to Las Vegas as a splurge, especially if you're a high roller at the casinos. But that doesn't mean it has to be! Las Vegas is actually very affordable if you know where to look, especially in terms of hotels, dining, and activities. I've been twice, once with my family … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Las Vegas
Photo Friday: Blue Mosque at Night
I hope you haven't had your fill of Turkey, both the food and the country, because I'm excited to share some of my favorite photos from Istanbul, taken on my last night in the country before I spent a long night at the airport. I was staying at Cheers Lighthouse hostel in Sultanahmet, located right … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Blue Mosque at Night
Visiting the 9/11 Memorial in New York City
September 11, 2011. It was the ten year anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. I went to work at my bartending gig in Sydney like I would on any other day of my year-long working holiday. It felt surreal to be experiencing such a somber anniversary for my country on … [Read more...] about Visiting the 9/11 Memorial in New York City
Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Miami
Continuing my series on how to experience expensive cities for cheap, I headed to the land of nightclubs and beaches: Miami. While it's not quite on par with Sydney or London, Miami is certainly one of the more expensive cities in the United States, particularly when it comes to accommodation and … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Miami