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Frugal Traveler: Taking Ride-Share Services for a Spin
In an attempt to save money on a long drive this summer, the Frugal Traveler posted his route on three ride-share sites. Here’s what he learned.
Frugal Traveler: Tips for the Next Heartland Road Trip
This summer, the Frugal Traveler drove from Louisiana to North Dakota, crossing into a number of states for the first time. What did he discover? Some lessons from the road.
Frugal Traveler: What I Learned Driving Through the Heartland
This summer, the Frugal Traveler drove from Louisiana to North Dakota, crossing into a number of states for the first time. What did he discover? Some lessons from the road.
Frugal Traveler: From Fashion to Crashing at County Fairs
Nearing the end of his summer road trip, the Frugal Traveler stops in Minnesota where he sits runway-side for a fashion show and catches his first demolition derby.
Frugal Traveler: Motorcycles, Memorials and the Middle of Nowhere
Reaching South Dakota in time for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the Frugal Traveler samples a bit of biker culture, hits tourist highlights and discovers what remote really means.
Frugal Traveler: Eating in Iowa — Farm-Fresh, Fried and Frugal
Whether nibbling on zucchini or gripping a pork tenderloin sandwich, the Frugal Traveler finds a bounty of cheap eats in the state.
Frugal Traveler: In Kansas, Museums, Fried Chicken and, Yes, ‘Oz’
Some surprises are among the Frugal Traveler’s discoveries during Part 4 of his cross-country road trip.
Frugal Traveler: Music and Moonshine in the Mellow Ozarks
In Part 3 of his summer road trip, the Frugal Traveler hops between Missouri and Arkansas, dropping in on a fiddle jam, sipping spirits and tuning into the region’s relaxed groove.
Frugal Traveler: Memphis on the Cheap: Elvis, Barbecue and Basebal
Part 2 of the Frugal Traveler’s summer road trip takes him to Memphis, where he searches for the tacky and the tasty while (generally) trying to avoid the touristy.