My They Will Fly Again project debuted a year ago today. While I cannot believe it has been a year already, I wonder if the project should have been titled differently from the very beginning. Click through because you cannot believe it has been a year already either. The post …
Heading to Iceland for the First Time? Here’s a Five Day Itinerary
I’m finally ready to debut my first-ever guide to a country. Lots of people are going to Iceland right now, so I figured that would be the best place to start. Click through because you probably like waterfalls. The post Heading to Iceland for the First Time? Here’s a Five …
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How Living Costs Drop in Half: What Is Drastically Cheaper in Other Countries
Sometimes when doing an interview about living abroad I get pressed for specifics with the question, “Why would your expenses drop in half by moving overseas?” Which expenses drop so much that you can coast by on $2,000 a month instead of $4,000? Or live a comfortable life on one …
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Getting Legal With a Mexican Residency Visa
What’s the process to get a Mexican residency visa and how much will it cost you? Well, as with nearly any answer related to immigration, “it’s complicated.” If you go look up what you have to do and what it will cost you to become a legal resident of Mexico, …
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European Union to allow vaccinated American travelers this summer
Attention Cheapos! The New York Times reported last night that fully vaccinated American tourists will be permitted to travel to all 27 European Union member countries this summer, according to an interview conducted with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. No official timeline has been announced, but one could be coming …
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Budget travel guide to La Jolla Cove
Do you love wildlife, the beach and free street parking? Then La Jolla Cove is the beach for you! Located in beautiful San Diego, California, La Jolla has a lot to offer budget travelers looking to save on a beach vacation. Best of all, the weather here is ideal year-round …
Budget travel guide to Zuma Beach, California
Zuma beach in Malibu is one of my best-kept secrets, and I’m sharing it with you! Zuma is tucked into the coastline near Malibu. Many people head straight for Malibu, where you can expect crowds and astronomical parking fees — if you can even find a parking spot. But Zuma …
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Budget travel guide to Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach is one of the cleaner beaches in the Los Angeles area. Santa Monica is one of the most popular beaches in the area with its action-packed pier, but don’t ignore this less-crowded beach that also has a pretty lively pier. Exploring more of the western U.S.? Here’s our …
Budget travel guide to Rialto Beach in Washington State
Nestled along the edge of Olympic National Park against a coastal forest, Rialto Beach is an awe-inspiring nature escape. You’ll see islands dotting the horizon as you walk among the misty, driftwood-covered shoreline. If you are ready to be truly stunned by the natural beauty of the U.S., read on …
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The Rise of Craft Beer in Mexico and the Best Mexican Beers
I first wrote about craft beer in Mexico back in 2014 after attending a local beer festival in Guanajuato. I tasted a few wonderfully aromatic pale ales, German-style Heifweizens, a Belgian-style whit beer, a couple red ales, and one of the best stouts I’d had in years. All made within …
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