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      Why Panama Belongs on Every Budget Traveler’s List

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      How to Fly Long-Haul on a Singapore or Malaysia Salary

      Valle de Antón crater town Panama mountain escape

      Panama’s Mountain Escape: Valle de Antón

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    How to Prevent Food Poisoning When Travelling

    How to Prevent Food Poisoning When Travelling

    Last updated:October 1, 2026
    ausea, diarrhea, and vomiting are the most unwanted companions on any trip. But if you want to experience authentic, local food when you... Read More...
    How to Work on a Cruise Ship & Travel the World

    How to Work on a Cruise Ship & Travel the World

    Last updated:September 30, 2026
    magine ending your work day approaching the glittery skyline of New York, or beginning it as the sunrise kisses Santorini’s blue-capped domes. Inflating your... Read More...
    How We Afford to Travel (& How You Can Too)

    How We Afford to Travel (& How You Can Too)

    Last updated:October 5, 2026
    or over two and a half years, Ted and I lived out of backpacks and explored an assortment of countries all over the globe. Consequently, the commonest question we received was, “how we can you afford to travel so much, for... Read More...
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    The Ultimate List of Sharing Economy Services for Travel

    Last updated:October 3, 2026
    hether you know it or not, the sharing economy is kind of a big deal. It’s re-connecting modern humanity, providing income... Read More...
    10 Epic Budget Destinations (& Their Costs)

    10 Epic Budget Destinations (& Their Costs)

    Last updated:October 3, 2026
    he notion that expensive equals better is not always true, especially when it comes to travel. Though many developing countries are swiftly... Read More...
    8 Ways to Avoid Overspending on the Holidays

    8 Ways to Avoid Overspending on the Holidays

    Last updated:October 1, 2026
    t’s that time of year when commercials and ads bombard us with the hottest trends in materialism. And, don’t get me wrong here – I love the holidays (and gift giving!). My family celebrates Christmas and in Canada, December is... Read More...
    8 Travel Items That Actually Save You Money

    8 Travel Items That Actually Save You Money

    Last updated:October 1, 2026
    ravel stores are basically a candy shop for wanderlusters. And no matter how cynical you may be towards all the too-clever... Read More...
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    Ditching the Daily Grind: How We Abandoned The Ordinary For A Life of Travel

    Last updated:September 5, 2026
    ave you ever looked at someone else’s life and thought, “I wish that was me“? I know I used to. Mostly... Read More...

    Ditching the Daily Grind: How We Abandoned The Ordinary For A Life of Travel (PART 2)

    Last updated:October 1, 2026
    Note: This is a continuation from Part 1 of our story. April 2012: How a book and a conversation changed our lives couldn’t have known it then, but a fateful hospital nightshift would re-direct the course of our entire lives. A coworker spotted... Read More...

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    We’re Jen and Ted, former partners turned friends with a passion to inspire affordable travel. 8 years ago we ditched our jobs, sold everything & pursued a life outside the 9-5 bubble. We learned travel doesn't have to be pricey, and created this blog to prove it. We haven't looked back since!

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        • How I Flew Around the World Over the Past 6+ Years For FREE
      • Best Cards
        • Chase Sapphire Preferred Review (Updated 2026): Still a Strong US Travel Card?
        • The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards
        • The Best No Foreign Transaction Fee Cards to use Overseas
      • Guides
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        • How to Get TSA Precheck and Global Entry (& Save Hours at the Airport)
        • Does Applying for Credit Cards Affect Your Credit Score?
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