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

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Mexico team for what it has called the “improper conduct of spectators” at the World Cup.

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.

Budget travel used to be so easy: Get your travel agent to dig up the best airfare, pick a hotel with one “$” next to its name in a guidebook, and pray for the best. 

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.

When the World Cup begins next month, many of the $1.4 billion-worth of projects in Cuiabá, one of the 12 Brazilian host cities, will be far from completion.

From packing to tipping, booking flights to buying beverages, here’s some budget-friendly advice for those going to Brazil for the giant soccer tournament that kicks off next month.

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