A trip to Africa after ninth grade helped the Frugal Traveler cultivate a skill that would prove professionally useful years later.
Budget-Friendly Seattle, From Meals to Massages
The Frugal Traveler joins two friends from high school for a low-cost mini-reunion in the Emerald City.
8 Portland, Ore., Meals for $8 or Under
From a sandwich that’s “just automatically delicious” to an item that “boggles the mind, ” here’s a menu for frugal eats in the Northwest city.
How I Spent 4 Hours at O’Hare
You may be surprised at how far $25 can take you during a layover in Chicago.
Frugal Traveler: Readers Respond to Hotel Saving Tips
In a recent column, the Frugal Traveler outlined seven steps for finding good deals on hotels. Here’s a sample of reader reaction, from the creative to the critical.
Frugal Traveler on CBS This Morning
I was on CBS This Morning with…Charlie Rose and Jane Pauley??? That’s totally cool. Talked about finding cheaper hotel rooms.
Frugal Traveler: North of Boston, a Mix of Harbor and History
Nearly 300 Colonial-era houses and a pleasant waterfront scene make Marblehead, Mass., a fun and easy side trip if you’re in New England.
Frugal Traveler: A Low-Brow Day in Harvard’s Backyard
Why pursue refined activities in Cambridge, Mass., when you can catch a roller derby match or pop into the nearby Museum of Bad Art?
Frugal Traveler: 7 Steps to a Cheaper Hotel Room
Confused about how to find a good deal on a place to stay? The Frugal Traveler put together this guide to help you land the right room at the right price.
NYT: World Cup Revelry Overwhelms Beloved Neighborhood in São Paulo
Many revelers described the scene along Vila Madalena’s main drag as “Carnival in Salvador, ” as packed, wild and carnal as Brazil’s rowdiest street bacchanal.