The AARP travel editor asked me to come up with activities (and meals) under $15. Recommendations go for young, not-so-young, and family groups alike.
Tag Archives: Food
Frugal Traveler: A Tasty (and Cheap) Escape to Dutchess County, N.Y.
Dumplings and doughnuts were just two of the ingredients that fueled a budget-friendly getaway to this region north of New York City.
Frugal Traveler: Going on a Burmese-Food Diet in the Bay Area
The Frugal Traveler pairs exotic flavors with bargain prices during a tour of four Burmese restaurants.
Frugal Traveler: Going Vegetarian in Tapas-Happy Barcelona
It takes some digging, but beyond Iberian pork and octopus croquettes lies a vegetarian-friendly version of the Barcelona tapas crawl.
In Asuncion, Paraguay, Small-Scale Charms and a Complex History
Though Asunción is off the grid for many travelers to South America, it offers history, culture and more at a frugal-friendly price.
Frugal Traveler: In a Chinese Alley, an $8 Tasting Menu
This eight-course street feast in Wuhan had everything — except seats, a set menu and an exorbitant price tag.
Frugal Traveler: An Insider’s Tour of Chongqing Yields Frugal Gems
With a local guide, seeking experiences “unsuitable for tourists” in the intimidatingly large Chinese city.
Frugal Traveler: A South Korean City Full of Food, History and Bargains
I spend my life looking for places like Jeonju, a city barely known to Western travelers.
Frugal Traveler: In New Orleans, Vivid Flavors of Vietnam
When you think about eating in New Orleans, does pho come to mind? Or banh mi? Perhaps they should, as the Frugal Traveler discovered.
Frugal Traveler: Going Beyond Disney in Orlando
The Frugal Traveler discovers five non-Disney reasons to visit Orlando, from Puerto Rican food to psychic readings.