Visiting United States on a Budget

The $50 Challenge - Boston on a Budget

One Day. Two People. Fifty Dollars. Is it possible? In a city like Boston, everything seems expensive. And I can’t blame you for thinking that. With most museum tickets costing between $20 and...

How to Have Your Dream Wedding on a Budget in New Orleans

Did you know that the average wedding cost in the United States last year was over $25,000? My husband, Paul, and I agreed that we had no interest in spending that kind of money on our wedding. We...

How to cross the Golden Gate Bridge for under $3

76X Bus Line (SFMTA/MUN) MUNI is the name of the public transportation system (SFMTA) located in San Francisco County. The bus fare costs $2.75 for adults and is free for children under 5 ...

Take the CAMBA Call

The mark of a good trail destination, riding it once won't do! I made a point to return this summer and take advantage of the many annual events on the CAMBA roster. Every summer, you can shred with...

MI Trail Towns

Mountain bikers, have you heard of Ishpeming, Negaunee, Big Bay, or Harbor Springs? Even my fellow Michiganders might be scratching their helmet right now. These new Michigan trail towns are all at...

Sweet Charleston, SC

The last time I was in Charleston, SC it was 1992. I was a graduate student and volleyball coach for Winthrop University, in town, to compete against the College of Charleston. Some 30 years later, I...