I've lived in Atlanta for most of my life and have become a professional at having fun with hardly any money. Experiencing the my city doesn't have to be expensive, as there are plenty of free and cheap things to do in Atlanta. Start by downloading the Scoutmob app on your iPhone, which offers 50% … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Atlanta
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Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Washington DC
If you're visiting the United States for the first time, you might skip Washington DC in favor for the big spots like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and New York. But it's a surprisingly budget-friendly American destination, as I recently found out on my #Tweet2Toronto journey. I hardly … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Washington DC
Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Sydney
I've said it once and I'll say it again: Australia is expensive. Sydney is certainly no exception and is likely more expensive than any other city in the country. While the US dollar is nearly even with the Australian dollar, it will take you much more of those dollars to buy the same items. … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Sydney
Photo Friday: Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
I dreamed about visiting this castle for as long as I've wanted to travel. A few years ago when I applied to be a tour guide for BusAbout, I was given King Ludwig II of Bavaria, "The Mad King," as my topic. I waxed poetic about his dream castle that was never completed, how he may have had some … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
Berlin From My Bicycle Handlebars
I loved my bike tour in Munich and I knew I wanted to try again in Berlin, a city known for its bike culture. As locals told me, "bicyclists have more rights in this city than pedestrians or drivers." The weather in Berlin wasn't nearly as cooperative as it had been in Munich, so I was … [Read more...] about Berlin From My Bicycle Handlebars