My older child seems to want it all—whether it’s food, toys, online games, or school expenses, you name it, he wants it and thinks money is in infinite supply. Recently, we returned from an amazing cruise vacation, which also included some wonderful time in Florida, visiting the incredible Universal Orlando parks and having an overall…
Category: Travel
Valuable Life and Money Lessons from our Recent Family Vacation in Florida and Cruising the Caribbean
We recently returned from an incredible vacation, spending a week aboard the stunning Wonder of the Seas by Royal Caribbean, along with a few days exploring Florida before and after the cruise. While in Florida, we were fortunate to enjoy some beautiful beaches, explore Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay, and even had…
FOMO vs. Financial Freedom: Navigating Travel Expenses
I recently came across an eye-opening article titled “‘I don’t have a budget’: Why people are going into debt to travel,” which left me both shocked and reflective. The article explores a troubling trend where 25% of Americans are willing to go into debt to fund their vacations. This behavior is influenced by societal and…
Want the Perfect Vacation without Breaking the Bank? Master the Art of Finding the Best Deals on Travel
Finding good deals on vacation packages, flights and cruises can be time-consuming and stressful, but by following some easy tips, it’s possible to have the perfect vacation at the most affordable price possible.
Go ahead and forget about booking that trip abroad: you will benefit yourself and the economy
It seems like the Canadian dollar exchange rate vs. the US dollar has been stuck around 75 cents for ever! Well, it has been at this level for at last a year and it is unlikely to change anytime soon. And with the Canadian economy not doing so well of late and job numbers being…
How I enjoyed an Amazing Las Vegas Vacation with a Small Budget
Unless you have planned for it, are very organized and disciplined, a trip to Las Vegas could be one of the worst things you can do to your budget. I am one of the few lucky one(or maybe smart is the right word) that planned for this trip, almost to the penny. That is, despite…