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
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Caroline in the Everglades
Between four days at a hip but pricey hostel in South Beach Miami and four days in the Florida Keys (more on both later), I spent one night in the Florida City/Homestead area. It's the jumping off point for exploration of the Everglades National Forest, one of only two types of these wetlands in the … [Read more...] about Caroline in the Everglades
Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Sydney
I've said it once and I'll say it again: Australia is expensive. Sydney is certainly no exception and is likely more expensive than any other city in the country. While the US dollar is nearly even with the Australian dollar, it will take you much more of those dollars to buy the same items. But … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Sydney
A Visit to Dachau
Some tourist attractions aren't supposed to be fun or to be crossed off your bucket list. Some are somber and meant for reflection. The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. The Killing Fields in Cambodia. Hiroshima in Japan. And it's not all Oktoberfest and pub crawls in Munich, but rather a place with … [Read more...] about A Visit to Dachau
Planning Your College Break Trip
With spring break upon us, I decided that this is the perfect time to help my readers plan a short getaway while on break from school. If you have any additional tips, feel free to leave them in the comments! If you've decided that you want to make travel a priority in college, taking advantage … [Read more...] about Planning Your College Break Trip