3 Sep 2015

Labor day is near - but you can still take a road trip!

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

According to AAA, gas prices are at their lowest levels since 2004: more that eighty cents a gallon less than the same time last year. While Labor Day is usually more of a “staycation” holiday for most, AAA and the Institute for Highway Safety estimated that, last year, 34.7 million travelers took trips of more than 50 miles - and 86% of those trips were by car. This year looks like it is going in the same direction!

So - this is the year to take one of those exciting road trips, given the low price of gas. You can till find great deals - especially in:

Orlando, Florida
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
San Diego, California
Toronto, Ontario Canada
Gatlinburg, Tennessee

So yes- the Labor Day weekend is just around the corner. But - all you have to do is get in the car - and go!

Traveling to another country? Watch out for additional credit card fees!

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

U.S. citizens should be aware of the additional fees their credit cards may rack up when used in another country (including Canada and Mexico). The two major types of fees are foreign transaction fees and currency conversion fees.

21 Jun 2016

Thinking about a hostel? Read these tips first

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Many people look for ways to save money when they are traveling and one of the ways they could be able to do so is staying in a hostel. Yet many people do not know what they should expect when it comes to a hostel. Indeed much different from staying in either a motel/hotel type accommodations, one should come with proper expectations in mind before they decide to stay the night.