by Maggie Lovitt | Aug 15, 2020 | Frugal TIps, Personal Development
I absolutely love reading! I am a real bookworm. And I continually search for the best ways to get free books online. Why? Because books can be pretty expensive! This blog post will list out the best places to get free books online. Happy Reading!
by Marjolein | Aug 8, 2020 | HABITS, Personal Development
Are you wondering how to get motivated for your next big goal? Do you feel like you need motivation? This blog post provides nine tips to get you motivated and four tips to help you get back into the groove if you lose motivation. Let’s go and achieve your goals!
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 Amanda Kay | Jul 16, 2020 | HABITS
It’s not uncommon to feel bored at work. Most of us fall into a routine where one day blends into the next. Whether you are working from home during this time or not, doing the same thing day after day can be boring after a while. In this blog post, we list down 10 productive behaviors you can do when you feel bored at work.
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.
by The Frugal Tourist | May 21, 2020 | North America, San Francisco, USA, Walking Tour
San Francisco, the bewitching city by the bay, boasts an alluring topography composed of scenic hills and spectacular seascapes. This walking tour starts at SF’s Embarcadero District, inside the fantastic Ferry Building and close to the Bay Bridge, and ends at the world-famous Fisherman’s Wharf with enchanting views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and its boisterous sea lions. Between our start and end points is an optional heart-pounding detour to a hike up to the top of one of SF’s most sensational hills, Telegraph Hill. Let’s put on our walking shoes on and start moving.
by The Frugal Tourist | May 10, 2020 | Bolivia, South America, TOP 10
In this blog post, I count down the top ten highlights of the 3-day Salar De Uyuni circuit that extends all the way towards the border with Chile.
Showstoppers include the breathtaking Salar De Uyuni, countless flamingos, stunning lakes, and volcanoes, etc. The diversity of landscapes and the sheer desolateness of this region are enough to consider having this trek occupy a slot on your bucket list.
by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 12, 2020 | Financial Independence, Frugal TIps
In this blog post, I will share heavyweight saving strategies that have consistently worked in paying for vacations, tackling debt, and affording virtually every financial goal I’ve set. These wallet-friendly tactics are guaranteed to move the needle towards cash accumulation and can be utilized to ultimately bolster one’s net worth.
by The Frugal Tourist | Jul 27, 2019 | Africa, Argentina, Bolivia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, Croatia, Egypt, Estonia, Europe, Israel, Kenya, Mongolia, Palestine, Russia, Rwanda, South America, Sweden, Tanzania, TOP 10, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe
I have always been enormously fascinated by overland border crossings (#9 was over sea). Here, I rank my ten most unforgettable cross-country expeditions. Some were indelible because they were outrageously terrifying. Some were just spectacularly scenic and outright thrilling.
by The Frugal Tourist | Jul 23, 2019 | Asia, Philippines
The Ifugao Rice Terraces are located in the “Cordilleras”, the rugged mountainous regions of the Northern Philippines. Scattered across swaths of Ifugao and Mountain Provinces, 5 of these breathtaking terraced rice paddies are awarded World Heritage Status by UNESCO. These 5 are located in Batad, Bangaan, Hungduan, Kiangan, and Mayoyao. These terraces are an engineering feat as they were carved from the mountains using the most rudimentary of tools about 2 millennia ago.
by The Frugal Tourist | Jul 21, 2019 | Asia, Popular, Ruins, Turkey
If I could rank Turkey more than 5 stars, I would. Being the archeological junkie that I am, the entire country is as close to an ancient playground as it gets. It certainly gives Egypt, Angkor Wat, Ancient Rome, and Ancient Greece a run for their money. I’ve read somewhere that Turkey possesses more Greek and Roman ruins than Italy and Greece combined and I honestly believe that assertion. I had visited a total of 10 extraordinary archaeological ruins while backpacking around the entire country through public buses.
by The Frugal Tourist | Jul 15, 2019 | Financial Independence, Travel, Uncategorized
I am presently in Cartagena, Colombia right now on a trip entirely booked using miles and points. I’ve been in Colombia for almost a week now deep in pensive thought about the future. Just the notion of following the customary trajectory of retiring after 60 triggers an uncomfortable but all too common cascading sensation of anxiety. That’s still 19 years from now! I could feel my body revolting with just the mere idea. Maybe the feelings are amplified by the fact that my 2-month summer break inches closer to its end.