The world is in a sticky situation. With that being said, travel costs are at an all-time low, and it can be fun to escape reality and kill time by planning a dream vacation. Here are three of all-time favorite travel experiences and some ideas for your next get away. Bangkok Songkran Water Festival Heading…
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The Truth about Riding Elephants
This is the first Frugal Foodies post that has absolutely nothing to do with being frugal or food, but it does have something to do with being an informed traveler. I hope you enjoy and learn something new! Elephant tourism has exploded in Thailand, and tourists line up to ride the gentle giants for a…
The Coronavirus, Chaos, and China Airlines Food… a Travel Day for the Books
Being on a cruise ship gives you the unique ability to tune out and avoid the world if you so choose. Internet is pricey and unreliable, there’s no need interrupt viewing the latest home reno on HGTV for BBC, and you rarely see an English news station when exploring the streets of a foreign country. When I…
Singapore Airline Food
I had a solid first impression of Singapore Airlines on my flight from Melbourne to Singapore. Jeremy and I were easily able to get new seats next to each other, the flight attendants were well dressed and polite, and the seats were comfy. The media system had ample viewing options and we were quickly handed a…
5 Foods to try in Tasmania
I recently headed to the land down under the land down under: Tasmania. After three flights and 35 hours of travel, I stepped off onto my 5th continent with little to no expectations and uncontrollable excitement to see Jeremy’s home and experience somewhere new. Over the course of 8 days, we saw mountains, beaches, wallabies, wombats,…
Emirates Airline Food Review
After eight days in Staunton, VA, it was finally time to fly out to Australia to see Jeremy after two months of long distance. Excited is an understatement. All that stood between uswas 36 hours of traveling…… let the saga begin. Part One: The Airport After happily making my way to the luggage drop, the woman…
Hotel Breakfast Review
I recently hit the road on a National Tour of Christmas Wonderland to dance and spread Christmas cheer with 17 shows over a three week period. During the tour, I stayed in eight hotels as well as a week at Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City, and you better believe I hit every single breakfast buffet in my ever going quest to frugally maximize savings!
4 Hot Cocoa Mix Hacks
Nothing beats curling up on the couch next to the fire place with a big mug full of delicious hot cocoa that warms up your hands and heart. This wintry treat can be so much more than simply mix and milk. Here are four easy hot cocoa mix hacks to liven up your food, save you some money, and even save you some calories whether you are home for the holidays or looking to elevate a free hotel breakfast buffet
Hotel Hacks: Iron Smores
Chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker paired with a healthy serving of nostalgia is what makes S’mores one of my favorite treats. Camp fires are hard to come by while living on the road, and I figured if I can make a grilled cheese with an iron, why not make a S’more!
Hotel Hacks: Iron Grilled Cheese
Thought you could only use a hotel iron for your clothes? Think again! This handy tool is the perfect appliance to take your hotel room eating up a notch, making budget dining on the road a bit tastier.
