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How to Live and Work Abroad

Lauren Crowley — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 10:13:26 +0000

Do you ever feel like practically everyone is jet setting absolutely everywhere all the time while you saved and scraped for months just to take a long weekend and drive yourself across state lines? Local travel is seriously underrated, but if you are ready to up your game and travel internationally or long term, then let’s talk finances. Itinerary listicles and fabulous profile pics from each wonder of the world should really come with a reality price tag. How are […]

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10 Ways to Save Money While Traveling

Lauren Crowley — Sun, 17 May 2015 08:29:18 +0000

Now that you’ve finally acquired enough funds to make your dream adventure a reality, you’re quickly faced with the added challenge of not blowing all your diligently accrued monies before you find yourself back home again. With so many craft beers, bungee jumps, and artisan jewelry chipping away at your carefully itemized budget, it’s an onerous task to stay on your financial course. Here are 10 ways to cut back on the spending once you’ve already begun your travels, no […]

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Choosing a Vehicle

Grace Crowley — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:24:21 +0000

There are several different directions you can go here, and all five will have a serious impact on your “vehicle life” adventure. Personally, I have lived and traveled in a Volvo 740 Station Wagon, Ford Explorer, Dodge Ram [semi] Conversion Van, and lastly, a VW Vanagon Westfalia. Each vehicle has its distinct pros and cons and here we will attempt to find the best fit for you. Things to think about are ease of driving, inconspicuousness, comfortability, miles per gallon, ease […]

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Pay Camping

Grace Crowley — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 22:26:07 +0000

So dispersed camping isn’t for you… or maybe it’s just time to sit on a toilet and take a shower. Whatever you are looking for, there are loads of options. Campgrounds vary in quality and amenities so much that you can pretty much get anything you are looking for with a quick internet search. Many campgrounds include a pool, Wi-Fi, a rec room, a basic store, showers and toilets, and a playground. You will also usually get a picnic table, […]

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Free Camping

Grace Crowley — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 22:19:07 +0000

So you’ve decided to forgo pay camping. Good for you. In the United States, there is little to no reason to need to pay for camping — especially in the West. While there are lots of places to free camp, finding them can be tricky. After all, if it were just as easy as pay camping, nobody would pay, right? When choosing a place to camp, there are a few things to consider. First, is it legal? There is an […]

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traveling with debt

Lauren Crowley — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 05:35:47 +0000

One of the biggest prohibitive reasons that people cite for being unable to travel is expenses. There’s no way to sugarcoat that plane tickets and restaurant meals are some of life’s luxuries. Furthermore, even if you scrimp and save and eat only Ramen for months on end just to afford a no frills excursion, many of us continue to have bills to pay while we are traveling. It takes some patience and diligence, but debt can be managed. Everyone’s situation […]

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