by Eliz | May 10, 2015 | Planning & Budgeting
With long, steep hills rising above a glistening bay, San Francisco is one of the most iconic cities in the world. And for a good reason – there may be no other city on the planet as gorgeous year-round as “The City by the Bay.” In less than two weeks my boyfriend...
by Eliz | May 3, 2015 | How-To's, Planning & Budgeting
It’s very easy to spend more than you expect when you’re on vacation. Even if you plan in advance, your “vacation brain” can set it. Actually, I think they call it YOLO these days. We’ve all been there. You’re relaxing by the pool – it’s hot as heck – and...
by Eliz | Apr 27, 2015 | Musings, Planning & Budgeting, Tales From The Road
Adventure is what you make of it. I live in the Long Island City neighborhood of New York City, which is considered very “up and coming.” Right now it’s clear that the area has a gritty past that it’s slowly trying to forget. There are a lot of warehouse...
by Eliz | Apr 19, 2015 | Planning & Budgeting
Let’s face it – traveling can be annoyingly expensive. If it wasn’t, everyone would do it all the time. (I mean, I would. You probably would too if you’re reading this blog.) That said, what constitutes a meaningful vacation will vary by person, and everyone is...
by Eliz | Apr 5, 2015 | Musings, Planning & Budgeting
Occasionally, things just work out. You have fate in your favor. It’s pretty cool when it happens, actually. You get this sixth sense that all of the planets are aligning, and the opportunity falling into your lap is meant to be. For me, all of the planets came...
by Eliz | Mar 29, 2015 | Planning & Budgeting
I work in the media industry and I do not make a large salary. I also do not have a trust fund – I live off of my salary alone. So, please believe me when I tell you that the way I’ve been able to travel multiple times each year since graduating college is through...
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