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Budget Travel

Cookies at Van Stapele, one of the best cheap places to eat in Amsterdam. Read more tips on eating in Amsterdam on a budget!

Where to find authentic and cheap food in Amsterdam by a local

June 1, 2020 by Karen 19 Comments

Finding the best places to eat in Amsterdam where you’re on a tight budget can be tricky as eating in Amsterdam seems expensive.  As a resident of 2+ years of Amsterdam, I wrote this guide to where to eat in Amsterdam on a budget for anyone looking for cheap restaurants in Amsterdam who want to also eat at non-chains that provide some healthy options! It’s possible to stay on a budget while eating in Amsterdam, so keep reading for the best cheap eats in Amsterdam.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, food, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips

Insider tips for how to see the tulip fields in the Netherlands using public transportation from Amsterdam. Includes free tulip field walking route near Keukenhof and directions to the Dutch tulip fields from Amsterdam.

How to see the tulip fields near Amsterdam for free by a local

November 1, 2018 by Karen 25 Comments

I’m obsessed with tulips and one of my favorite parts of living in the Netherlands is going to the tulip fields in Holland each year. I include tips for seeing the tulip fields near Amsterdam for free!

Although most people visit Keukenhof, it’s very easy to see the Dutch tulip fields without a tour or a bike.  You can easily visit the fields on a budget, so read for tips on how to see the tulip fields in the Netherlands for free two different ways.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, biking, Budget Travel, nature, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips, tulips

Planning to visit Japan on a budget? Travel tips for Japan on how to save money in Japan & how to have a cheap trip to Japan.

Tips for travel in Japan on a budget

November 25, 2017 by Karen 14 Comments

If you’re planning a trip to Japan, you know that Japan isn’t cheap.   We had an amazing and cheap trip around Japan where I was able to spend 15 euros per day on food and minimize costs within Japan.  Keep read for tips for visiting Japan on a budget.

This guide for saving money into Japan is divided into two sections: how to save money traveling TO Japan (before your trip!) and how to save money in Japan (once you’ve arrived). 

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Filed Under: Asia, Budget Travel, Japan travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: Asia, Budget Travel, Japan, Travel, travel tips

Photo of Printemps viewpoint in Paris, one of the best free things to do in Paris. Read tips for visiting France on a budget! #travel #france

How to visit France on a budget: Thirteen cost-cutting tips for travel in France

May 25, 2019 by Steve 12 Comments

If you’re visiting France, you might be wondering how you can afford your trip between the food, the hotels, and the attractions.  However, it’s definitely possible to visit France on a budget.

These are tips that I’ve perfected via my time living in Paris, traveling in France, and my dad’s recent trip around France. Traveling on a budget isn’t always about surviving on a shoestring, but cutting back on unnecessary expenses to splurge on the experiences that matter to you.   I wrote this blog post together with my dad based on his recent trip to Provence and my travel around France. This post has been recently updated based on a recent trip. (April 2019).

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, France, Paris, Uncategorized Tagged With: Budget Travel, europe, France, Travel, travel tips

A New Yorker's ultimate guide to the New York City subway answering FAQs about how to ride the NYC subway in a New York City public transit guide for tourists. Includes insider tips for NYC subway, NYC subway etiquette, the best New York subway apps, & how to get from JFK to Manhattan by subway.

How to ride the NYC subway: Essential subway tips by a New Yorker

April 18, 2018 by Karen 20 Comments

I grew up in New York City, so it perplexes me when visiting friends tell me they don’t understand the New York City public transportation system. Let’s fix this now.

In this NYC subway guide by a native New Yorker, you’ll find essential tips on how to ride the New York City subway, how not to get on the wrong subway, what not to do on the New York City subway, how to get from JFK to Manhattan by subway, and other insider tips for the New York city subway by a New Yorker.

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Uncategorized, United States Tagged With: Budget Travel, New York, NYC, public transportation, Travel, travel tips, USA

Visit the Rhine Valley in Germany on a budget with which Rhine Valley castles to visit & towns in Rhine Valley to visit Rhine Valley without a river cruise

How to visit Rhine Valley on a budget

May 22, 2016 by Karen 14 Comments

Most people think of luxury when they think of Rhine Valley, however it’s possible to visit Rhine Valley on a budget . I absolutely love castles and vineyards, however I don’t have the money for a Viking River Cruise through Germany (I wish!).

This is a guide to the Rhine Valley region visiting the beautiful UNESCO heritage sites of the Upper Rhine Valley without sacrificing thousands of euros for a river cruise.

This is simple: castles, wine, charming towns, and nature.  Your trip has gone horribly wrong if you don’t end up seeing at minimum 2 castles while in Rhine Valley.

For wine lovers, the famous German Riesling from close-by Mosel & Rhine Valley is cheap and easily available. The beauty of the region surprised me, and there’s plenty to do outdoors. Lastly, find out how to save money while staying in a castle.

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Couples Travel, Europe, Germany, Uncategorized Tagged With: Budget Travel, europe, germany, road trip, Travel, travel tips

Photo of travel by bus in the US. Read tips on what to know before doing bus travel in the United States, reviews of bus companies in the US, and what to pack for an overnight bus journey.

20+ Things to Know Before You Travel By Bus in the USA

February 21, 2018 by Karen 9 Comments

I have many talents, but driving is not one of them. I’ve never been given a driver’s license, so I’ve been forced to travel by bus in the USA. Although it’s maybe not “cool” to travel by buses around the United States, taking Greyhound buses and Megabus is often a good cheap way to travel around the USA.

Keep reading for my recommendations for the bus companies in the United States, reviews of different bus companies in the US, what to know about bus travel in the United States, and what to bring on long bus trips in the United States.

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Local Guides, North America, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized, United States Tagged With: Budget Travel, Travel, USA

Planning your dream vacation? Tried and tested tips on how to save money for travel for anyone.

How to save money for travel: Thirty realistic money saving tips for anyone

March 4, 2018 by Karen 1 Comment

As much as I want to pretend that travel is cheap, travel costs money.  As someone who lived close to the poverty line for a couple years, I know how hard it is to save money for travel.

I’ve focused these tips on how to save money for travel for any salary rather than focusing on money saving tips for those who earn enough that a latte each day is something that you can cut out of your budget.  Keep reading for my very real and battle-tested tips on how to save for travel… I’ve had a lot of questions on how I save for travel as I’m quite frugal and I hope this answers some of the questions.

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Saving for Travel, Uncategorized, Work and Travel Tips Tagged With: Budget Travel, saving money

Visiting Orlando, Florida? Read about the best budget day trip from Orlando, perfect for families.

Rainbow Springs State Park, the most beautiful day trip from Orlando Florida

February 21, 2018 by Karen 1 Comment

My grandparents live in Orlando, Florida, so I’ve gone countless times to the theme parks in Orlando.  Sometimes, you’re looking for something a little different. On my last trip, I took a day trip from Orlando to Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon, Florida.

As much as I love my family, there’s something about being out in nature away from the parking lots, strip malls, and real estate developments that define so much of Florida.  As soon as I reached the crystal-clear water of Rainbow Springs, I felt a sigh of relief amidst all the greenery.  Keep reading for the best budget day trip from Orlando.

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Florida, North America, Sustainable Tourism, Travel, United States Tagged With: Budget Travel, florida, nature, Travel, travel tips, USA

Visiting Singapore on a Budget? Tips for Singapore by locals on things to do in Singapore, where to eat in Singapore on a budget & famous food in Singapore

Insider’s Guide to Singapore On a Budget: Your complete guide to cheap Singapore

August 19, 2017 by Karen 10 Comments

This is an insider’s guide to Singapore by locals.  Fun fact: I lived in Singapore for a hot summer on a broke student’s budget. However, I have written this up to date guide with tips for Singapore together with Brooke and Alaine.

Singapore is not considered to be a budget destination, however it is possible to visit Singapore on a budget.  With insider tips for Singapore, you’ll find things to do in singapore on a budget, cheap food in Singapore, and where to stay in Singapore on a budget.

The city-nation of Singapore is truly a traveler’s paradise: Everyone speaks flawless English, public transit is fantastic, the streets are clean of gum, there’s even Michelin starred food stalls, and there’s sunny weather year-round.  Keep reading for more!

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Filed Under: Asia, Budget Travel, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, Singapore, Travel Tagged With: Asia, Budget Travel, City Guide, singapore, Travel, travel tips

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Karen. American expat and cat lover from New York City who lived in Amsterdam…. Then, Paris. Now, living in The Hague, the Netherlands. Happily married to Jacob.

Guidebook Author to Moon Amsterdam, Brussels, and Bruges, published March 2022.

 

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