Airbnb is already way more affordable than a hotel. Throw in an Airbnb coupon code and some other discounts below and you'll be able to keep some money aside to treat yourself to better meals and experiences on your next travels.I am the epitome of a frugal traveler, so I've almost made a game out of getting the most from my Airbnb coupon code along with other discounts. This is my version of extreme couponing. The Biggest Airbnb Coupon Code for New UsersNew customers just signing up for Airbnb qualify for a $40 discount off of their first booking through the app or website. That can be used towards your first Airbnb rental or even an Airbnb Experience. This promo code only works for new users and the first rental needs to be used on at least a $75 booking.At the minimum, … [Read more...]
The Best Gifts for Travelers Ideas (2018 Edition)
Want to see my updated traveler gift list? Check it out here!These are all good gift ideas for travelers based on lots of the things that are essential for my travels or what I want to buy when I save up some money for more trips. They are all either dream items for traveling that I want or things that I need as a solo traveler, but expensive versions of them. That, or they are some things I want but just can't justify buying right now. Traveler Gift Ideas Under $25 Moleskin Travel Journal / Trip Planner - $20Travelers love to document their journeys and look back on them for some great memories abroad. While there are many different travel journals out there, this is one of my favorites. It is a Moleskin book so you know it is good quality. I like the "nutmeg brown" option … [Read more...]
Get Paid $10k to Move to Vermont – Remote Worker Grant
Is this what kismet is? I'm looking to move back east from Los Angeles next year and this just showed up in my newsfeed that Vermont is going to pay eligible remote workers up to $10,000 to move there. This could be the perfect situation for travelers and online business owners that want a new cheap place to live, or just anyone obsessed with maple syrup and Bernie Sanders.This has been in the news before, but today S.94 was signed by Governor Phil Scott after it passed by the Vermont House and Senate. If anyone ever watched School House Rock, you know that this bill has now become a law! Just sub in the president of the governor when you're at the state level.Why is Vermont Paying for Remote Workers? Vermont is about to be dealing with a big problem their already tiny … [Read more...]
Travel Inspiration Newsletter for August 2018
This post comes from my email newsletter that I send to my subscribers once a month. I do this instead of bombarding the subscribers with emails everytime I post something new. I also kind of stole the idea from Tim Ferriss. If you'd like to sign up for free monthly updates sign up here.I'm thinking about giving away travel gifts or something to subscribers. Maybe if I get 100 new people on the list this month I'll start picking a random person for a free gift. Thoughts?Travel Quote of the Month "It is better to travel well than to arrive." -Buddha When I do research on a trip, I DO RESEARCH ON A TRIP. I'm going to Hong Kong in a few months so I'm currently reading up about the religions there, Buddhism being one of them. STATS Currently in: Los AngelesNext trip: … [Read more...]
Traveler Rant: I Now Realize What My Travel Type Is
After you impromptu solo European backpacking trip last April, I have had the travel bug really bad. I know a lot of my friends also love to travel, but for some reason we’ve been having trouble lining up plans. I think I figured it out as I’m planning my next European trip.Everyone has their own travel style. My family, for example, are the typical Long Island vacationers. They’ll take their annual trip to Orlando and see Disney World, or they will take a long weekend in the Poconos. Then you have my buddy Adam who goes around the world looking for some crazy way to spike his adrenaline. I guess you can call him a adventure traveler and my family a Disney-fied traveler type.Me, well I’m going to dub myself a dork traveler.I’m okay with that. Apparently nerds are cool … [Read more...]