I’m happy to be back again after some more great travels! While this was a nice 2-week break, it was really more of a relaxing trip versus a sightseeing adventure like my trip to Spain earlier this year. Here’s how I kept spending down to a comfortable level while still enjoying awesome food and visiting great locations.
Week 1: Camping in New Hampshire and Maine for 6 days
Campsites
NH = $20.50
Maine = $28.00
Wood = $15.50
Transportation
Gas = $49.26
Activities
Lighthouse visit = $3.00
Meals
Food and drink = $54.39
Groceries = $13.40
Other = $24.00…
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Posted on September 2, 2011 -
While traveling to other countries (which is what I’m doing while writing this post), I (and other travelers, I’m sure) constantly have to deal with paying for things in different ways than in the U.S. This makes me uncomfortable since I’m not always familiar with the going rates and customs of where I’m visiting. I always wonder: Is tipping customary at restaurants? Or is it included in the service? How much should a taxi ride from the airport to my hotel cost? Is it a flat rate? Or should the driver run the meter? These are the types of money …
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Posted on August 31, 2011 -
I’m happy to be back again after some more great travels! While this was a nice 2-week break, it was really more of a relaxing trip versus a sightseeing adventure like my trip to Spain earlier this year. Here’s how I kept spending down to a comfortable level while still enjoying awesome food and visiting great locations.
