Category Archive: Money Tips

Cost of Budget Travel in Bosnia & Herzegovina in 2020

Cost of Budget Travel in Bosnia & Herzegovina in 2020 Bosnia & Herzegovina (BiH for short) is a small eastern European country on the Balkan peninsula. It’s bordered by Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro. Before becoming an independent country in 1992, it was part of the former communist Replublic of Yugoslavia. I wrote a fairly detailed …

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Budget Travel in Sonora – Mexico

Budget Travel in Sonora – Mexico When I planned my travels through Mexico’s far northwestern states of Sonora, Sinaloa and Chihuahua (then into central Mexico) I assumed that travel there would be the same as in the rest of Mexico in terms of plenty of hostels & other inexpensive accommodation options, inexpensive buses and easy, …

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Costs of Budget Travel in Costa Rica in 2018

Costs of Budget Travel in Costa Rica in 2018 I think every traveler has heard that Costa Rica is a very expensive country, probably the most expensive country in Central America. I certainly heard that over and over again by other travelers who had just visited or were about to visit. I read the same …

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Costs of Budget Travel in Nicaragua IN 2018

Costs of Budget Travel in Nicaragua In 2018 While researching for my travels through Central America, I kept hearing how cheap Nicaragua is. Rooms, food, transportation. Then as I traveled southward through the region from Mexico I kept hearing the same reports from other travelers who were heading northward, having recently come up from Nicaragua. …

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What You Need to Know About the B1 Extension

What You Need to Know About the B1 Extension When visiting the US, you might need to extend your stay. However, you need to file a B1 extension and this article shows you the right way to do it. During your visit to the USA, it’s possible to have an unexpected change of plans making …

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Costs for Budget Travel in Mexico in 2016

Costs for Budget Travel in Mexico 2016 Overview: In late January, 2016, I arrived in Mexico for the first time. I entered the southern end of Yucatan Peninsula overland from Belize, planning to explore the peninsula about one month. I quickly discovered that Yucatan is a really amazing place, full of gorgeous historic Spanish colonials …

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Costs of Budget Travel in Guatemala

Costs of Budget Travel in Guatemala Guatemala is one of the least expensive countries in Central America. It also offers a great diversity of destinations, nature, culture and exciting activities. Visitors can climb volcanoes, hang out at one of the world’s most beautiful lakes (Atitlan), tour coffee plantations, experience black sand beaches with crashing surf, …

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24 Tips for Keeping Costs Low in Belize

24 Tips for Keeping Costs Low in Belize Last week I wrote about how much it costs to travel in Belize on a tight budget, showing that this Central American country is not nearly as expensive as most people would have you believe. In fact, I estimate that Belize is well within the means of …

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Costs of Budget Travel in Belize in 2016

Costs of Budget Travel in Belize in 2016 Belize is considered an expensive travel destination. In fact, it’s said to be one of the most expensive countries in Central America. As a result, most budget travelers pass through Belize very quickly en route to Mexico to the north or Guatemala to the south. Some backpackers …

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Why Living Overseas Is Better pt 1- Financial Benefits

Why Living Overseas Is Better pt 1- Financial Benefits I first left the USA back in 1991. I moved to Kyoto, Japan specifically to save money to travel the world. Six years later, mission accomplished, I set out on my world trip. I’ve been traveling and living overseas ever since. Needless to say, I’ve learned …

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