by The Frugal Tourist | Sep 2, 2020 | Europe, Italy
Picking Rome’s ten best churches was quite a tall order. The city is dotted with extraordinary churches from all corners that narrowing this list down to TEN ended up being unexpectedly arduous. Equipped with no other metric except how persisting the impressions these churches had in me personally, this tally is purely subjective and solely based on my opinion. However, after a thorough evaluation of this list, I did notice that I had one bias. I realized that I primarily selected churches that mostly housed astonishing pieces of art as well as mosaics. In this blog post, I count down my personal TOP TEN list of the most iconic, must-visit churches in Rome.
by The Frugal Tourist | Aug 2, 2020 | Travel Tips
Anyone who is remotely interested in travel should be at least familiar with how travel miles and points works as it has the potential of saving anyone an enormous amount of money. If you are terrified of spending loads of cash, but also have a compulsive need to explore the world, then travel using miles and points is definitely for you. I see it as the juncture where frugality and travel intersect. Using travel miles and points is the marriage of the two. In this blog, I go over ten things you need to know before you embark on this journey.
by The Frugal Tourist | Aug 1, 2020 | North America, San Francisco
San Francisco, the spellbinding city by the bay, boasts an alluring topography composed of picturesque hills and sweeping seascapes. Sadly, this captivating city comes with an exorbitant price tag. Living here costs an arm and a leg (and some other body part) and visiting it as a tourist can be equally expensive. But, it does not have to be that way. This blog post will walk you through the various attractions in the city that require zero spending.
by The Frugal Tourist | Jun 21, 2020 | North America, San Francisco, USA, Walking Tour
Lands End is the ultimate urban hike in San Francisco and one of the best hikes I have ever done in any huge metropolitan city I have visited around the globe. Only have time for one hike while in San Francisco? This is IT. This trail seems to have it all. Fascinating history, astonishing ruins, splendid Golden Gate Bridge views, and the opportunity to touch the mighty Pacific Ocean. And that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Let’s put our walking shoes on and start hiking!
by The Frugal Tourist | Jun 1, 2020 | Bolivia, Popular, South America
SALAR DE UYUNI, located in Bolivia’s high plateau (altiplano), is the largest and highest salt flats in the world. It is one of those locations in this planet that can be fascinatingly described as surreal and other-worldly. To reach this astounding destination requires some effort and conscientious planning. Here are 5 critical tips to ensure your journey to this side of the globe is a success.
