August Roundup: Best Credit Cards

There’s hardly a better way to amass a pile of miles or points quickly than signing up for a new credit card and meeting the minimum spend threshold. Credit card issuers are currently competing for customers and offering better and better deals all the time—although they typically don’t last, so …

Pay Attention to that “When to Go” Part…

Pay Attention to that “When to Go” Part…

Every guidebook covering a destination has a “when to go” section and most comprehensive travel articles do too. The problem is, a whole lot of people never read that part. They just look at the #beautiful photos on Instagram and assume that’s how it’s going to look for their trip …

Which Credit Card Should You Use On Amazon?

If you loathe shopping like I do, you have probably transitioned to buying most of the stuff you need online. I personally go as far as having groceries delivered by Instacart and using Boxed.com for all my bulk household supplies. If that doesn’t show you how much I hate shopping, …

10 ways to save on a trip to Portugal

10 ways to save on a trip to Portugal

With its mild climate, beautiful beaches and inexpensive cuisine (including the wine!), Portugal is a paradise for budget travelers, especially when compared to other destinations in Western Europe. That said, the savviest Cheapos are always looking for new ways to save a few extra euros. If that’s you, you’ve come …

Sign up for these airline newsletters to find cheap flights to Europe

Are you planning a trip to Europe? Finding a flight that won’t break the bank is one of the biggest challenges facing budget travelers. While airfare to Europe from the US might not be cheap, there are actually more deals than ever if you know where to look. There are …

Guanajuato Mexico Tours: History, Food, and Nightlife

Guanajuato Mexico Tours: History, Food, and Nightlife

Are you traveling to Guanajuato at some point soon, or thinking about visiting on a day trip from San Miguel de Allende? Well it’s not so easy to find tours in English, but I’ve got you covered on that. Read on for Guanajuato Mexico tours that you can pick from, …

Travel Fail: Budgeting in Copenhagen Gone Wrong

When I was planning our trip to Norway for June of this year, we decided to tack on an additional four nights in Copenhagen, Denmark. Our cruise ended there so staying longer made chronological sense, but we also found that flying home several days later cost a lot less on …

6 Top budget hotels in Krakow with great locations

6 Top budget hotels in Krakow with great locations

Headed to Krakow? Budget travelers will be very happy when making hotel reservations in this popular Polish city. There are plenty of affordable places to stay right in the heart of Krakow, especially in Old Town. If you want to splurge, you can find four-star rooms for just over $100. …