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City Guides· 7 min read

12 weekend trips under $300 from NYC

Hudson Valley wineries, Cape May beach, Gettysburg history — full cost breakdown for two people, no flights needed.

May 2026Read post →
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Country Guides· 9 min read

How to do Bali on $100/day (without sleeping in a hostel)

Ubud villas, scooter rental, where to eat, and the one mistake every first-timer makes.

Apr 2026Read post →
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Hacks· 5 min read

Split-ticketing: how to save 10-25% on airfare in 60 seconds

The simple trick the airlines don't advertise, when it works, and when it backfires.

Apr 2026Read post →
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Transport· 8 min read

5 European train routes that beat flying

From Paris→Barcelona to the Bergen Railway — when the slow way is the better way.

Mar 2026Read post →
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Hacks· 6 min read

Is an RV trip actually cheaper than flying + hotels?

We ran the math on a 7-day trip to the National Parks. The answer surprised us.

Mar 2026Read post →
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Country Guides· 12 min read

Planning your first trip to India: a 14-day route that works

Golden Triangle + Rajasthan, where to splurge, where to save, and what no one tells you about trains.

Feb 2026Read post →

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