Real Costs
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We had a Once-in-a-Lifetime Visit to Machu Picchu (Now We Know What it’s Really Like )
I’ve wanted to visit Machu Picchu for many years but I hadn’t anticipated what it’s like to visit a wildly popular world heritage site with tourism on the rise. Whoops.
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Why Brasov is the Ultimate Base for Exploring Transylvania
Let's be honest: the city of Brasov in Romania is a little on the small side. And yet we stayed for an entire month.
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We Came to Budapest to See if it’s Still a Low-Cost Destination
I honestly think that our impression of Budapest was maybe ten years out of date. We thought Budapest was supposed to be the less expensive alternative to Prague
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What the Full-Time Airbnb Lifestyle Really Costs
There’s no end of information available about how to save money while traveling. But none of the usual advice was quite right for us.
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Honest Thoughts After a Month in Medellin (and What it Costs)
Medellin is a city that has been on our bucket list for a really long time. We knew that whenever we finally got to South America, Medellin had to be on the itinerary.
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Is Cuenca Really as Affordable as its Reputation?
We’re always on the hunt for value when we travel. We don’t mind spending a bit more as long as we see great value for our dollar.
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Why Mexico’s Top Foodie Destination is Worth the Trip
We’re always on the hunt for authentic travel experiences; we don’t want our trip to be all about fancy restaurants and tours.
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Why Mexico City Blew Our Minds (and Our Budget)
We came to Mexico City thinking we feel overwhelmed by the traffic and and crowds. After spending a month here, our main issue is that there’s just way too much fun stuff to do here.
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The Picture-Perfect Town of San Miguel de Allende Doesn’t Come Cheap
When we arrived at what’s billed as one of Mexico’s most beautiful towns, we were feeling a little worried about our month-long stay.
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What You’ll Find in Puerto Escondido, Mexico’s Most Underrated Beach Town
We were looking to spend a month at the beach and we could have picked literally anywhere in Mexico.
