My coastal Maine road trip itinerary, including the route I took, best places to visit, where to find the best lobster, and of course, the best craft beer.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

05.06.2023

The Best Travel Hairdryer (With Dual Voltage)

I have discovered the best travel hair dryer! It has dual voltage, works in Europe, Asia, and the US, folds up small, and even has a diffuser.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

28.05.2023

7 Tips for a Road Trip in Ireland

Do’s and don’ts and one thing to absolutely remember when renting a car and going on a road trip in Ireland!

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21.05.2023

Comparing Cell Phone Plans for Travelers: Is Google Fi Worth It?

An overview of how cell phone plans from T-Mobile, Google Fi, Verizon, and AT&T work best for travelers, and tips for how to choose what’s best for you.

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24.04.2023

What to Pack: Rain Jacket or Umbrella?

Exploring whether it’s best to pack a rain jacket or umbrella according to what your destination is like and what activities you will be participating in.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

16.04.2023

How to Stay Safe as a Solo Female Hiker

When it comes to hitting the trails solo, safety tips are similar to solo travel. Here are 7 things to keep in mind!

The Budget-Minded Traveler

11.04.2023

Download These Road Trip Apps For Your Next Adventure

Here are the best road trip apps to download before your next big adventure! Tested and approved by the Budget-Minded Traveler Community.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

02.04.2023

Quick Travel Tips for Visiting Albanian Beaches

What to expect when traveling to the beaches of Albania - language, costs, food, transportation, what to avoid, and how to get around.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

21.03.2023

Southern France on a Budget: Nice, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon

A guide for budget-minded travelers visiting Nice, Avignon, or Aix in beautiful Southern France. Includes tips on transportation and where to stay.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

06.03.2023

11 Places in USA That Feel Like You’ve Traveled Overseas

When international travel is out of the question - for any number of reasons - there are places right here in the United States that can make you feel like you’ve traveled overseas.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

21.02.2023

5½ Tips for Visiting Greece on a Budget

Once upon a time, Greece was considered a budget destination. Then the Americans and the travel influencers showed up and told everyone about Santorini and…

The Budget-Minded Traveler

20.02.2023

Osprey Packs Meridian 60L 22″ Wheeled Carry On Review

I took the Osprey Packs Meridian 60L 22″ carry-on wheeled convertible backpack to Europe for a month. Here’s what I loved and didn’t love about it!

The Budget-Minded Traveler

06.02.2023

The Ultimate Travel Packing List: A Year in a Carry On Backpack

How I packed for a year in a carry on backpack. Detailed travel packing list of a female digital nomad.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

29.01.2023

How to Drive the Carretera Austral, Patagonia’s Ultimate Road Trip

The Carretera Austral in Chilean Patagonia is THE ultimate road trip destination for outdoor adventure lovers. I’ve done it. Here is my itinerary, road trip advice, camping tips, must-do’s, and more.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

28.01.2023

5 Solo Female Travel Tips for Morocco

How to dress, how to get around, where to stay, and other tips for solo female travelers in Morocco.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

15.01.2023

14 Restaurants in Loreto, Mexico That Will Not Disappoint

For a tiny town on the Sea of Cortez in Baja California, Loreto certainly packs a delicious punch! Here is a list of my favorite restaurants in Loreto.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

09.01.2023

How to Spend a Long Layover in Fiji

My flight to New Zealand included a 17-hour layover in Fiji. Here’s what I did and what you need to know to make your Fiji layover fabulous.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

06.01.2023

Travel Adapter and Voltage Converter Basics

Did you know that your electronics can’t be used in most countries without a travel adapter or voltage converter? Be prepared! Here’s what you need to know.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

21.12.2022

14 Unique Gifts For Travelers That Don’t Require a Mailing Address

Even without mailing addresses, travelers still appreciate gifts! Here are some unique gifts for travelers that are all online and available last minute!

The Budget-Minded Traveler

18.12.2022

Best Crossbody Bags for Travel

These are the best crossbody bags for travel (for women and men) according to members of The Budget-Minded Traveler Community.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

14.12.2022

Packing for Long Term Travel in a Carry On

I’ve been nomadic for 18 months, I only pack in a carry-on, and I’m female (it is possible!). This is my packing list and best tips for long term travel.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

14.12.2022

Gifts for Travelers: 15 Useful Items for Any Type of Traveler

Get inspired by this list of 15 gifts for travelers. These gifts can fit any budget and can be useful for any type of traveler.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

09.12.2022

10 Best Travel Gifts For Her For Any Occasion

We created a list of the best travel gifts for her. Share with your honey, friends, family, or just take yourself shopping!

The Budget-Minded Traveler

06.12.2022

Using Your iPhone Abroad with WiFi and Airplane Mode

Two easy ways for using your iPhone abroad. How you can use your iPhone internationally for free with WiFi and airplane mode.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

06.12.2022

Italy Gift Ideas: What to Give Travelers To Italy

A compilation of the best gift ideas to give travelers heading to Italy, originally published in the National Italian American Foundation magazine.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

06.12.2022

6 Tips to Travel Switzerland on a Budget

Visiting Switzerland on a budget is possible, and we have some great tips to help you do it right.

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06.12.2022

Airbnb Etiquette: Tips for Guests from a SuperHost

Airbnb can help save money and provide unique experiences. To be a great guest, you need to follow proper Airbnb etiquette. Just follow our tips!

The Budget-Minded Traveler

06.12.2022

A Complete Guide to Using Your iPhone Abroad: For Dummies

Whether you plan to just use Wi-Fi or if you want to get an international SIM card, the answers for using your iPhone abroad are all here, with pictures!

The Budget-Minded Traveler

06.12.2022

11 Unique Road Trip Gifts All Adventurers Will Love

You are sure to please the most adventurous road tripper you know with the fun and practical road trip gifts we love here at BMT!

The Budget-Minded Traveler

06.12.2022

5 Gift Ideas For Men Who Travel

Shopping for men who travel can be challenging. Here are five travel gift ideas they’ll love and never want to leave home without!

The Budget-Minded Traveler

06.12.2022

50 Songs About Travel and Adventure: A BMT Community Playlist

The BMT Community shared their favorite songs about travel and adventure, and we created a playlist for you. Subscribe and listen on your next adventure!

The Budget-Minded Traveler

06.12.2022

Unlocking an iPhoneHow to Unlock Your iPhone and Use an International SIM Card for International Use

Learn how to unlock an iPhone so you can use it overseas with an international SIM card.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

06.12.2022

How to Set Up a Telcel SIM Card in Mexico

How to use a Mexican Telcel SIM card with your unlocked smartphone. Includes how to set up data and make calls, what charges to expect, and more.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

30.11.2022

Travel Backpack Review: Patagonia MLC 45L

The Patagonia MLC 45L is a convertible briefcase to backpack bag that’s the perfect size for carry-on world travel. Read our guest review now!

The Budget-Minded Traveler

30.11.2022

Tomorrow’s Air: A New Way Travelers Can Help Clean Up Emissions

Learn about Tomorrow’s Air and how the organization helps travelers remove stored carbon from the atmosphere.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

30.11.2022

How to Travel Europe for 2 Weeks for $1,500 (Including Flights)

Spending two weeks in Europe on a budget is obtainable with discipline and a little effort. Let us show you exactly what it takes.

The Budget-Minded Traveler

30.11.2022

6 United States National Parks to Visit in Winter

We asked six travel bloggers to share their favorite national parks to visit in winter, which offer an exceptional budget travel option in the off-season.

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15 Helpful Istanbul Travel Tips for an Unforgettable Trip

Balkans Travel Guide by Country

What to Wear Traveling the World: Dress Codes

Coastal Maine Road Trip: Best Places, Lobster, and Craft Beer

The Best Travel Hairdryer (With Dual Voltage)

7 Tips for a Road Trip in Ireland

Comparing Cell Phone Plans for Travelers: Is Google Fi Worth It?

What to Pack: Rain Jacket or Umbrella?

How to Stay Safe as a Solo Female Hiker

Download These Road Trip Apps For Your Next Adventure

Quick Travel Tips for Visiting Albanian Beaches

Southern France on a Budget: Nice, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon

11 Places in USA That Feel Like You’ve Traveled Overseas

5½ Tips for Visiting Greece on a Budget

Osprey Packs Meridian 60L 22″ Wheeled Carry On Review

The Ultimate Travel Packing List: A Year in a Carry On Backpack

How to Drive the Carretera Austral, Patagonia’s Ultimate Road Trip

5 Solo Female Travel Tips for Morocco

14 Restaurants in Loreto, Mexico That Will Not Disappoint

How to Spend a Long Layover in Fiji

Travel Adapter and Voltage Converter Basics

14 Unique Gifts For Travelers That Don’t Require a Mailing Address

Best Crossbody Bags for Travel

Packing for Long Term Travel in a Carry On

Gifts for Travelers: 15 Useful Items for Any Type of Traveler

10 Best Travel Gifts For Her For Any Occasion

Using Your iPhone Abroad with WiFi and Airplane Mode

Italy Gift Ideas: What to Give Travelers To Italy

6 Tips to Travel Switzerland on a Budget

Airbnb Etiquette: Tips for Guests from a SuperHost

A Complete Guide to Using Your iPhone Abroad: For Dummies

11 Unique Road Trip Gifts All Adventurers Will Love

5 Gift Ideas For Men Who Travel

50 Songs About Travel and Adventure: A BMT Community Playlist

Unlocking an iPhoneHow to Unlock Your iPhone and Use an International SIM Card for International Use

How to Set Up a Telcel SIM Card in Mexico

Travel Backpack Review: Patagonia MLC 45L

Tomorrow’s Air: A New Way Travelers Can Help Clean Up Emissions

How to Travel Europe for 2 Weeks for $1,500 (Including Flights)

6 United States National Parks to Visit in Winter

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