The word “expatriate” or the shorter “expat” can mean a lot of different things depending on who it is applied to. Whenever I go to the Travel Bloggers Exchange Conference in Europe or Asia I meet loads of people who are not living in their home country. In one day …
Month: January 2020
Legendary Rush Drummer Neil Peart Passed Away and What That Has to do with Travel
The music world has lost its professor. Neil Peart is gone. His music legacy will certainly live on, but also his travel legacy. Click through because you want to know why a rock drummer eulogy belongs on a travel blog. The post Legendary Rush Drummer Neil Peart Passed Away and …
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Travel More This Year: 15 Guaranteed Tactics to Get You Out of Town
After the resolutions and goals regarding exercise, diet, and finances get put on paper, one of the other most common goals people put out there is to travel more. While a third of Americans have a passport and a lot more travel on road trips, the vacation deficit is still …
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What to Do in Medellín, Colombia
Travelers from around the world are finding something extraordinary in a place called Medellín, Colombia. There are three really important things to know about Medellín if you’re planning to travel here to fall in love with a Colombian city that is capturing the hearts of both seasoned travelers and “hipster” …
A New Year and New Goals
The Frugal Travel Guy blog entered its third decade in 2020. Wow! How time flies. I started on a whim October 27, 2007 and the blog has been sharing success stories, travel tips and credit card plans that have been shared with thousands. The hobby has changed. I’ve changed. People’s …
Exploring Bremen: One day in this charming and affordable city
One of Germany’s 38 UNESCO World Heritage sites, Bremen is a handsome city filled with impressive architecture, a spectacular old town, playful public art, Brother Grimm folklore and plenty of budget attractions along the way. Best of all, it is possible to visit Bremen’s top highlights in just one day! …
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Valentine’s Day: Romantic hotels in Rome that won’t break the bank
Even on the continent that invented romance, few cities rival Rome when it comes to creating or fostering amore. The Eternal City is chock-full of quiet lanes for strolling, pasta dishes for sharing, and covert corners for stealing kisses. Still need more proof? We made a list of the 5 most …
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Points and Miles 101: Don’t Waste A Good Credit Score
Many newcomers to the points and miles hobby believe that opening new accounts can be damaging to their credit score. That fear can be magnified for FICO scores over 750, leading to a situation where a consumer avoids taking on new credit. The truth is very different. If you open …
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5 Affordable Ski Villages in Europe: The best budget-friendly slopes
No doubt about it, Europe has great slopes to offer skiers of all ages or skills. But if you venture up the most famous mountains in Austria or Switzerland, they’ll set you back a pretty penny, with expensive ski passes, overpriced food, pricey accommodation… you name it. However, snow hounds …
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New Travel Stories for the 2020s
When I launched Perceptive Travel way back in January of 2006, we started off strong: in that first issue were Peter Moore, Rolf Potts, Jen Leo, Howard Stephens, and Bruce Northam. I appeared on podcasts recently hosted by two of those people and have had some great adventures with one …