The Frugal Foodies
Feeding an Empty Belly and Starving Mind
The Mission
A fully satiated life doesn’t need to break the bank. You can eat amazing food, travel to dream destinations, and grow as a person while keeping your savings account intact. From scoring cheap brunch in NYC to the best waterfalls in Queensland, Australia to free food for thought on the meaning of life, The Frugal Foodies is your go-to guide for it all!
Hi! I'm Katie!
I have an insatiable hunger for new ideas, exciting experiences, and outrageously delicious food. My life path has been anything but predictable. Since graduating from George Mason University in 2015, I’ve traveled the world as a professional dancer, hustled through the gig economy of New York City, have worked every odd job in the book. The Frugal Foodies is my outlet for sharing my adventures, and a chance to show that you can pursue your dreams, eat great food, and see the world on a shoestring budget. Enjoy!
Hi! I'm Katie!
I have an insatiable hunger for new ideas, exciting experiences, and outrageously delicious food. My life path has been anything but predictable. Since graduating from George Mason University in 2015, I’ve traveled the world as a professional dancer, hustled through the gig economy of New York City, have worked every odd job in the book. The Frugal Foodies is my outlet for sharing my adventures, and a chance to show that you can pursue your dreams, eat great food, and see the world on a shoestring budget. Enjoy!
Meet Jeremy!
The Man Behind the Lens
Jeremy is my partner in crime through all the culinary and cultural experiences. He is a skilled photographer and has worked in the tourism industry for a decade and counting. We met while working on a cruise ship in Asia in 2018, and have been experiencing the world together every since!
Meet Jeremy!
The Man Behind the Lens
Jeremy is my partner in crime through all the culinary and cultural experiences. He is a skilled photographer and has worked in the tourism industry for a decade and counting. We met while working on a cruise ship in Asia in 2018, and have been experiencing the world together every since!
The Blog!
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- 10 weeks to 10K
- Airline Reviews
- Argentina Eats
- Asia Eats
- Asia Travel
- Australia
- Australia Eats
- Chew on This
- Cruise port eats
- Eats
- Foodie Showdowns
- Frugal Tips
- Fun Food Facts
- Gig Stories
- Gig Tips
- Gig World
- Home Cooked
- Mexico
- Miscellaneous Adventures
- New Jersey Eats
- New York Eats
- New York Moment
- Restaurant Reviews
- Side Jobs
- Thought
- Travel
- Travel Tips
- Uncategorized
- USA Eats
- USA Travel
- Van Life
- Zaandam
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