Dating can get expensive. Dinners, movies, minicabs and more all add up. Dating should be fun, but it doesn't have to be expensive. Here are some places to take a date and save a few pounds. A Picnic Under the Stars Grab a couple of sandwiches and a bottle of wine and you're all set. Find a nice park, beach or even your backyard and spread a blanket. Remember that the goal is to enjoy each other's company. If you relied on a dating service, such as parship, your partner probably won't count how much you spent to decide if the date was a success. Museums There is probably a rich vein of … [Read more...]
Hidden Fees, Broken Budgets: Traveling
Image via Wikipedia It’s an expectation of cost. An adventure has been carefully planned -- all details mastered, all expenses noted. You’ve devoted yourself to crafting a budget, understand all possible costs. Hoarding money is a noble goal and one you intend to achieve. A vacation won’t siphon away your savings. Instead you’ve prepared for all possible concerns. It’s -- naturally -- a shock therefore when a hotel fee spirals beyond your calculations. The price is outrageous. The causes are far worse, however. Creating a budget for traveling demands understanding all … [Read more...]
The Process of Passports
Image via Wikipedia Passports! If you want to be an international traveler and citizen of the world, these are for you! You may have accounted for all the other aspects of your international trip – how you'll get there, where you'll stay, your budget, your plans – but to get through the gate, you'll need a passport. It's the international ID badge, and getting one takes time, so you'll need to plan ahead. In order to secure a US passport, you'll need to fill out a form and fulfill various criteria. The specifics depend on your circumstances, but in … [Read more...]
Tips On Preparing For Vacation
Image via Wikipedia(sourced: family vacation) When it comes to planning a vacation, no matter where you are going, things can get confusing and jumbled in the hustle and bustle.It becomes even more confusing when you are trying to plan for a vacation that takes you to a different country. Here are several essential tips and suggestions on how to prepare yourself and your family(if they're going along too) for a vacation: First and probably most important, make sure you are not over-spending on your decided vacation budget. Over spending can not only ruin a vacation, it can … [Read more...]