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...
How I went to Spain for 10 days and only spent $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...
How to save money on travel
While I’m in Spain, I’ll be posting guest posts from my friend Marian, who knows more about traveling cheaply than most people I know. I will start off by saying that the longer you stay in one place, the cheaper your trip will be. Not only will you get to see more, as you aren’t spending any time in transit from place to place, but it’s cheaper. My family took a trip out west when I was about fourteen and the main thing I remember was ... Read more...