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5 Tips for a Cheap Los Angeles Vacation

January 16, 2017 By Zina Kumok

One of the only things I didn't give up when I paid off my student loans was travel. I made room for my budget to accommodate all the travel I wanted to do. I didn't go fancy, staying in hotels or taking taxis everywhere. Now that I'm debt free, I still try to be frugal while I travel. If you can have the same experience for less money, why not? Last year I took a five-day trip to LA that only cost me a few hundred dollars. I went for a ... Read more...

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Filed Under: Life Tagged With: airbnb, california, travel, travel budget

How I’m getting a free flight to Europe: A Q&A with Richmond Savers

October 19, 2014 By Zina Kumok

A few weeks ago, I met Brad Barrett, a CPA who blogs about travel rewards. Brad’s website, Richmond Savers, helps people who want to travel for free, but don’t know how. Brad helps people figure out how to use credit cards to travel for free. Q: What do you think is the biggest misconception people have about using credit cards for points/miles? A: I think people are concerned that it is going to take up a lot of time and effort to earn ... Read more...

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Filed Under: budget, churning, Money, travel Tagged With: budget, churning, travel, travel budget, travel hack, travel tips

How I went to Spain for 10 days and only spent $2,000

May 13, 2014 By Zina Kumok

Spain for $2,000? Is that even possible? It is, and I'll show you how - and why - I went to Spain for only $2,000!

Since I’ve been blogging, I’ve advocated being frugal for the sake of something greater. For me, I save money on rent and entertainment so I can afford to travel. Now that I’ve arrived from my 10-day trip to Spain, I’d like to share how I was able to do it for $2,000. Lodging: Last time I went to Europe, I stayed in hostels the whole time and paid about $40 a night. That’s $40 for crowded rooms, drunk people coming in at 3 a.m. and no ... Read more...

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Filed Under: travel Tagged With: budget, travel, travel budget, travel tips

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