The Frugal Traveler’s route to the soccer tournament was adventurous — and so were some of his meals.

Cutting a path through this small South American country involved sweat, strangers and serendipity. Did it all pay off?

A 16-day, four-country, two-canoe, one-4×4 alternative route to the World Cup in Brazil. Article and video.

As he winds his way to the World Cup, the Frugal Traveler stops in Suriname, where he travels in the interior by boat, and experiences a chaotic slice of the capital.

On the way to the World Cup in Brazil, the Frugal Traveler keeps basic costs low, but splurges on a boat trip and a flight to Guyana’s top attraction, Kaieteur Falls.

The goal: Reach Natal, Brazil, in time for the United States’ opening match. The route: That’s a lot less straightforward.

Looking for a cheap getaway, the Frugal Traveler heads to Pennsylvania where he finds bargains on everything from a rustic cabin to a beer at Hurricane Helen’s Pub.

What’s the cheapest day to book? To depart and return? A company called Hopper offers insight.

Programs like Global Entry, T.S.A. PreCheck and CLEAR can save you time at the airport — for a cost. The Frugal Traveler looks at whether paying that price truly pays off.

In desperate need of a replacement for his aging, beat-up carry-on, the Frugal Traveler wheels, lifts and zips candidates until he finds a worthy successor.