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Your ultimate guide to a California road trip

California here we come! Ready for the trip of a lifetime? Check out this California road trip itinerary and budget-friendly tips to start planning.

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25 under $25: Palm Springs

Roam the land of the Rat Pack! Here are 25 ideas for under $25 in and around Palm Springs, California.

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25 under $25: Houston, Texas

Visiting Houston, Texas? Check out our list of frugal family activities for under $25.

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Budget travel: A northeasterner's guide to four states in one week

Follow our travel guide for must-see spots in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York all in one week.

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Affordable wanderlust: Vietnam on a budget

Vietnam offers beach towns, picturesque lakes, hillside communities, and affordability. Here are tips on traveling to Vietnam on a budget:

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25 under $25: Birmingham, Alabama

What can you do for under $25 in the "Magic City"? This list details 25 fun activities to help you enjoy Alabama's largest city on the cheap!

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25 under $25: San Jose

Take a crash course in Egyptology, hike through redwoods, ice skate downtown, and more in San Jose.

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A southerner's guide to 3 states in a week

Want to tour some of the South's favorite cities in a week? We have a budget road trip guide for you!

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How to make your overseas trip affordable

Check out tips for a budget-friendly trip to Thailand, Vietnam, Europe, Australia, or New Zealand.

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Europe: 15 checks on your summer bucket list

Spending a summer in Europe doesn't need to break the bank. We detail 15 things to do while still living on a budget.

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The United States: 15 checks on your summer bucket list

Check out these fifteen must-see spots on our American bucket list to pick your summer destination today!

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Budget travel: A southwesterner's guide to four states in one week

Want to explore the Southwest? Here is a roadmap to seeing four states in one week, all on the cheap.

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South America: 15 checks on your summer bucket list

South America is a massive continent and it can be difficult to figure out where to go next. Here are 15 must-sees.

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25 Boston adventures for $25 or less

Here are 25 budget-friendly ideas for Boston.

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Best wine apps for your Wine Country visit

Can technology enhance your wine country experience? We think so. Here's how.

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Do I need travel insurance?

Find out when buying travel insurance makes sense and how to get the coverage you need without busting your budget.

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25 under $25: Park City

Park City is a playground for athletes and auteurs, but there are tons of affordable activities. Here are 25 things to do under $25.

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Affordable wanderlust: How I traveled for a year

Dream about quitting your job and traveling the world? It is possible! Read how this traveler was able to save enough to afford to travel for a whole year.

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10 under-the-radar ways to cut costs on your next trip

Find out how you can save on food, air travel, hotels, amusement parks, and more with money-saving tips and ideas for spring break and summertime family travel.

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Travel: When to save and when to splurge

Sometimes you can't avoid spending money when you travel. But if you make thoughtful choices, you won't break the bank when you do. Get tips now.

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Tips for traveling with credit cards

How to use your credit card overseas without any catastrophes.

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25 under $25: Dallas, Texas

Headed to Dallas with your family? Take note of 25 things you can do for less than $25 each!

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Affordable wanderlust: The financial case against round-the-world flights

Learn how one traveler avoided flight costs and made memories.

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Affordable wanderlust: Volunteering

Check out how one traveler funded a year abroad. Her secret? Doing good for others.

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New York: 25 under $25

New York can be crazy expensive, but here are some ways to have a fun-filled trip without spending a fortune.

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Affordable wanderlust: 10 best free walking tours and why you should go on them

Going to San Francisco, Warsaw, Prague, Singapore, LA, Melbourne, Portland, Medellin, Cape Town, or Buenos Aires? Check out these tours to save money!

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25 under $25: Seattle, Washington

Traveling to Seattle? Lucky you! We've rounded up a list of 25 things to do for under $25 in Seattle, Washington. Check it out now!

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Best travel tips from a career traveler

Imagine taking a year off to travel. Now imagine doing that for 10 years. This career traveler did just that.Check out her best travel tips now.

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25 under $25: Gulf Shores, AL

Your next vacation doesn't need to break the bank. Gulf Shores is an excellent place to visit; this article details 25 things to do with your family for $25 or less.

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Making holiday travel merry

Are you planning to travel during the holidays? Consider these quick tips for a stress-free and budget-friendly journey.

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Do's and don'ts of spending money on vacation

BBVA offers tips and tricks for getting the best return on your vacation dollars while making life-long memories at the same time.

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Don't let a financial fiasco ruin your summer

Get tips and suggestions for preventing a financial fiasco while protecting your accounts and financial information during summer vacations or activities away from home.

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25 under $25: Phoenix, Arizona

Vacations can get pricey, especially when you are bringing the whole family along. Be nice to your bank account on your next trip to Phoenix with these fun activity ideas.

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How I afforded a year abroad

You won't believe what this traveler did for cash after quitting her job with no savings.

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25 under $25: Redwood City, CA

Headed to Redwood City, CA for a vacation? Take note of these 25 things you can do with your family for less than $25 each.

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25 under $25: San Francisco

It's fine to leave your heart, but not your wallet, in San Francisco. Check out 25 things to do under $25 to make your trip that much more fun.

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25 under $25: Beaumont, Texas

Vacations can get pricey and it is always nice to save a few bucks. The next time you are headed to Beaumont, Texas, take note of these 25 things you and your family can do for less than $25.

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Affordable wanderlust: Volunteering may be your ticket to affordable travel

Voluntourism (the intersection of volunteering and travel) is a great way to travel on the cheap.

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15 checks on your summer bucket list: Asia

Visiting Asia? Check out our guide to must-see places in China, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and India to check off your summer bucket list.

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Budgeting for backpacking across Europe

Planning to backpack across Europe? Believe it or not, you can do it on a budget. Follow these cost-efficient tips for the trip of a lifetime.

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25 under $25: Tucson, AZ

Family vacations can get expensive. Those headed to Tucson, Arizona, are smart to check out this list of 25 things to do for less than $25 per person. Live it up!

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25 under $25: Denver, Colorado

Looking to vacation in Denver, Colorado on a budget? Check out these 25 things you can do for less than $25 each.

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25 under $25: Panama City, Florida

Vacations can get pricey. If you are visiting Panama City, Fla., check out our list of affordable, and fun things to do.

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25 under $25: Boulder, Colorado

Headed to Boulder, Colorado? Take note of these 25 things you can do for less than $25 each!

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A midwesterner's guide to 4 states in 1 week

Take a tour of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin with our guide to four Midwest states in one week.

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