• 4 Must-Visit Attractions for First-Time Canberra Travelers

    Are you looking for an ideal destination for your next travel? Canberra, the capital of Australia, could be the best option for you! Most people assume that the nation’s capital is Sydney, but it’s not. Canberra is a diverse city that features a modern urban planning combined with parks and natural landscapes. Surrounding areas also have picture-perfect sceneries that would make any vacation unforgettable. Public transportation in Canberra can be a bit difficult so renting a car could make your travel safe, fast and convenient. Go online and search for car rental companies in Canberra that would suit your budget. Or you can book one upon arrival at the airport.…

  • Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida

    Why Travel To Florida?

    First up in our Why Travel To series: our state, Florida! The Why Travel To series aims to give you a glimpse of why you should want to go to a destination. I’ve been living in Florida for the past 18 years of my life, and Ruby has been living here for a little over two years. The below tips are collective experiences we’ve had while traveling along the Panhandle, the North, The South, and Central Florida. It is a lovely place to visit, with many things to do. We’re also going to feature some of the places we’ve been throughout Florida on our blog, so stay tuned! Fun Fact:…

  • 2017 Budget Year in Review

    2017 Budget Year In Review

    It’s that time of year again.  No, I don’t mean Christmas. I mean dusting off the transaction history for this past year from Personal Capital (link) and sifting through…(checking total amount of transactions)…2,097 transactions! Boy, what fun it is to calculate net income…yeah. It has certainly been an interesting year.  The first half of the year was largely focused on travel, and mid-way through the year, Peter changed jobs and work locations.  Let’s take a look at the numbers and then we’ll provide a summary of the good, bad, and ugly.  Please note that we will publish only the percentages of our expenses compared to our after-tax income (or disposable…

  • Las Vegas Strip at Night

    4 Things You Might Not Know About Las Vegas

    If you’re traveling to Nevada, odds are you’re looking to stop in Las Vegas. While “Sin City,” as some call it, isn’t for everyone, it’s still one of the main tourist attractions in the U.S. You know the general idea: there are massive casino resorts, luxurious pools, fine dining establishments, and some of the best shows and nightclubs in the country. However, if you really do a trip to Las Vegas right, you might find that there’s more than meets the eye. These are a few fun aspects of the city that don’t tend to get as much publicity.   1 – The Rides Are A Blast Most people probably…

  • Faulkner's House in Rowan's Oak, Oxford, Mississippi

    How we fund and afford our travels

      People always ask us how we can afford to travel this much, and we try to make it as transparent as possible by posting our travel expenses on this blog. However, what they really don’t know is HOW we can afford to spend all that money on travel.  Living in the USA, I’ve realized that it is a land of opportunity, and also a land of many temptations. In this country, the opportunities are endless: from travel hacking, mistake fares, and other ways to make extra cash and get discounted deals, we truly are spoiled for choice. However, despite the vast richness of the country, I keep hearing people…