Category: Traveling on a Budget
How to See Chicago in a Weekend
Looking for a fun way to spend a weekend in Chicago? I’ve got the perfect Chicago weekend itinerary here. My best friend Amanda and I take a yearly “bestie” trip. We’ve done road trips to places both near and far and the last few years […]
What to Do in Amarillo, Texas in a Weekend
We just got back from Amarillo, Texas and we had such a great time! Whether you’re looking for adventure, nightlife, or something a little more low key, Amarillo has it. Since we, like most people, don’t have a lot of time to spend while on […]
What is Travel Hacking and How to Take {Almost} Free Vacations
So, I have this friend Jessica that loves to travel. And not just that – but she is always going places. But how on earth can someone afford to take as many trips as she does? Travel hacking. In this interview, I sat down and […]
Enchanted Rock | Fredericksburg Texas Hill Country Hiking
20 minutes North of Fredericksburg, Texas, you’ll find the 425 foot tall pink granite batholith known as Enchanted Rock. People drive from neighboring metropolitan cities like Houston, Austin, and Dallas in hopes to climb this over 30 degree slope up. The Enchanted Rock Summit Trail […]
Portland Maine in a Weekend | What to Do and Where to Eat
When that summer heat rises, we Texans head North! When you want to stay in the US and find some place cooler, you head to the northern most contiguous state – Maine. And why not start with the seaside town of Maine, Portland? Portland is […]
A Weekend in Waco, TX | What to Do and Where to Eat
I love college towns. They’re always so vibrant, adventurous, and they ALWAYS have good food options. So let’s say you’re visiting Waco, Texas and you only have a weekend so explore. Here’s a few things that we’ve found that are MUST SEE things to do […]
Fayetteville, Arkansas Weekend Trip | Family Travel Tips
“The mountains are calling and I must go.” I’ve always loved being in the mountains. So driving and hiking around in Fayetteville, Arkansas was *literally* a breath of fresh air for me. Arkansas is known as “The Natural State” and if you visit, you’ll see […]
Visiting Rogers, Arkansas | A Weekend Vacation Itinerary
Weekends are made for road trips. Located in the Northwest part of the state of Arkansas, you’ll find Rogers, Arkansas. When walking the downtown streets of Rogers, Arkansas, it’s like stepping into the past. This quaint town was the location of the first Walmart store, […]
A Weekend Itinerary for Hot Springs, Arkansas
There’s something in the water… Or at least that’s what people thought when they used to make the cross country journey to the healing powers of the natural springs in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Since that time, Hot Springs has ‘sprung up’ with so much more […]
What to Do in Georgetown, Texas
Small towns outside of big cities are the best places to travel to. 27 miles North of Austin, Texas you’ll find the city Georgetown, Texas. It’s a mid-sized city with a small town feel – especially in their historic district which includes the voted most […]