Tag: Travel Planning

25 Paris Hidden Gems

Paris, France has some of the worlds most famous sights. You’ve probably know a lot of them – The Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Notre-Dame etc… And while I definitely think that you should see them when you’re in Paris (especially if it is your first time), I’d also recommend venturing out to explore some of the cities lesser known sights. From parks to shopping, there are many Paris hidden gems to make you feel like your experiencing Paris as a local.

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The Two Travel Planning and Budgeting Approaches

There are two basic approaches to planning and budgeting travel.

  1. Bucket List Travel – When you know the where. If the destination is really important to you (and your travel style – whether it’s luxury, eating at special restaurants, taking classes, or relaxing at a resort) are not flexible then your planning starts with how much money the trip will actually cost.
  2. Just Go Travel – When your going to go with whatever money you have. If the fact that you’re traveling is more important than where and how, then your planning is based on the money you actually have. In each case, you need to know your budget.
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Free Activity Ideas For Your Next Trip

I am a firm believer, that you can have an entirely amazing vacation without spending any extra money on activities. Most of the time, all it takes is a simple Google search for free things to do in a city, but if you’re having trouble coming up with ideas, here are some free things you can look for in almost any destination in the world.

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Travel Budgeting – How Much Is This Trip Going To Cost Me?

You’ve made the decision to take a trip, now you need to figure out how much it’s going to cost you. Budgeting for a trip is an essential part of trip planning, and because I’m weird it’s a part that I actually love – maybe you’ll like it too!

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