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The 15 Best Sites for Last-Minute Travel Deals

by Jenny Smedraon July 27, 2022 ~ Leave a Comment

The Best Sites for Last-Minute Travel Deals

Summer is almost over. So, if you haven’t gotten away from the office yet, you only have a few weeks left. However, booking your vacation doesn’t need to be stressful since there are sites that can save you time and money. If you need one last trip before the end of summer, here are 15 […]

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Tagged With: best sites for last-minute travel deals, last-minute travel deals

Crypto-cation? How Bitcoin is Changing the Travel Industry

by Semifyon July 13, 2022 ~ Leave a Comment

The evolution of crypto currency may have been evidenced by a rocky start, but its adoption into the modern world has changed the minds of numerous individuals, with multinational companies increasing demand for this once rare exchange commodity. A study conducted by IDC by the Seagate Rethink Data Survey reports that more data is created […]

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7 Reasons to Avoid Third-Party Bookings

by Jenny Smedraon May 4, 2022 ~ Leave a Comment

Why You Should Avoid Third-Party Bookings

Although some people despise it, I look forward to making travel arrangements. Scouting out local attractions and finding great deals get me even more excited about getting away. As I was planning our family vacation for this summer, I found some killer airline deals through a third-party travel site. While I normally prefer to book […]

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Tagged With: 3rd party bookings, 3rd party reservations, third party bookings, third party reservations

How Learning a Foreign Language Boosts Your Earnings

by Jenny Smedraon May 5, 2021 ~ Leave a Comment

How Learning a Foreign Language Boosts Your Earnings

Improving your language skills offers many personal and professional benefits. Not only does it provide new insights and access to other cultures, but it can entirely change your worldview. Becoming bilingual or multilingual gives you a global business perspective and more employment opportunities as well. From a financial perspective, learning a foreign language boosts earnings […]

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The Quarantine Budget: 2 Weeks of Self-Isolation

by Jenny Smedraon August 5, 2020 ~ Leave a Comment

The Quarantine Budget 2 Weeks of Self-Isolation

  Prior to my international flights, I had to make arrangements to self-quarantine when I arrived. While these rules are not strictly enforced in the United States, I chose to follow international standards and self-isolate. I was fortunate to have help from family and friends, but two weeks of isolation requires thorough preparation. Here is […]

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Tagged With: budgeting, quarantine budget

Top Four Locations for Your Next Biking Vacation

by Justin Weingeron November 22, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

Going on road trips is one thing, and going on bike rides is undoubtedly another level of adventure altogether. Once you’ve graduated from your first around-the-neighborhood two-wheeler and rode on your first touring bike, you’re most likely raring to find the best locations to explore and experience. There are benefits to resorting to traveling or […]

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Make Your Couples Trip To New Orleans Affordable

by Lucinda Honeycutton July 24, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

After months (or years) of saving, your vacation savings are almost ready. Time to celebrate an anniversary or birthday with your partner. Ask anyone where you should go and they will say New Orleans. It’s a hot bed of excitement and culture. Even though you have the savings ready to go, you don’t want to […]

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Why A Vacation By Rail or Road Can Be Cheaper And Recharge You

by Lucinda Honeycutton July 10, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

When considering travel across the US, many opt for a flight. They can take you across the country in a few hours. We have become a society a little lost in the “fast food” convenience of everything right now. Vacations are relaxing and recharging. It’s hard to do that when dealing with changing airlines and […]

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How to Save for a Vegas Wedding

by Amanda Blankenshipon February 13, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

Vegas wedding

Wedding planning is crazy stressful and expensive. Because of this, many couples choose to elope or have non-traditional ceremonies to save money (and their sanity). After spending 1.5 months planning my own wedding, I have considered just eloping or heading out on a weekend trip and coming home hitched. If you’ve been pondering elopement or […]

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Tagged With: how much does a vegas wedding cost, how much does it cost to get married, how to save for a wedding in vegas, vegas wedding, vegas wedding cost

How to Travel Free (or Really Cheap)

by Amanda Blankenshipon June 13, 2016 ~ Leave a Comment

How to Travel Free

It is summertime and summer means travel for many people. Whether you are going on a family vacation or venturing out on you own, there may be a few ways to cut the cost of your travel. If you’re headed to the beach, traveling abroad or road tripping through the states, you may want to […]

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Tagged With: AAA, AAA discount, Airbnb, cheap airline ticket, cheap hotels, cheap travel, couch surfing, free travel, free trips, Spirit Airlines, summer trips, summertime travel, traveling

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About The Author


Jenny Smedra is an avid world traveler, ESL teacher, former archaeologist, and freelance writer. Choosing a life abroad had strengthened her commitment to finding ways to bring people together across language and cultural barriers. While most of her time is dedicated to either working with children, she also enjoys good friends, good food, and new adventures.

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