Tag: budget travel

• 3 Dreamy Islands in 1 Trip: Anguilla, St. Maarten, and St. Barth

  

  Why settle for just one Caribbean island when you can easily experience three in one trip–let me show you how!

  Amanda Kendler

  January 18, 2026

  Anguilla, St. Maarten, St. Barth, Travel

  anguilla, anguilla itinierary, beach with planes landing overhead, budget travel, Caribbean destinations, caribbean island hopping, Caribbean’s best beach, country spouse travel, day trip to anguilla, day trip to st maartin, family vacation ideas, family vacations, ferry to anguilla, ferry to st barth, ferry to st maarten, flights from anguilla to st barth, flights from anguilla to st maarten, flights from st maarten to st barth, how to book flights to st barth, is is safe to rent a car in st maarten, luxury islands, luxury travel, maho beach, most beautiful beaches, mother daughter trips, paradise islands, saint martin, shoal bay, sint maarten, st barth, travel hacks, where to stay in anguilla, where to stay in st barths

• Family Trip to Crete, Greece: Where We Stayed, What We Ate, and What We Did

  

  Join my family as we explore Crete, from pink sand beaches and dramatic gorges to ancient ruins! Bonus restaurant recommendations too!

  Amanda Kendler

  October 8, 2025

  Europe, Travel

  budget travel, europe travel, family friendly hotels europe, family travel europe, family vacations, greece, history buff travel, hotel reviews europe, how to get around europe, how to get around switzerland, how to see multiple places in europe, italy, lauterbrunnen, lauterbrunnen valley, luxury travel, most beautiful beaches, multi country trip europe, murren, planning vacation in europe, rome, swiss family travel pass, switzerland, taking the train in europe, teen travel europe, the best places to visit in europe, travel hacks, trip to europe, trip to greece italy and switzerland, where to stay in europe

• How To Book 14 Days in Europe: Greece, Italy, Switzerland

  

  Let me show you how I booked our 14-day trip across Greece, Italy, and Switzerland for the best European family vacation!

  Amanda Kendler

  August 5, 2025

  Europe, Tips & Hacks, Travel

  best countires for families in europe, best country in europe for family, best flights to europe, best hotels in europe, budget travel, europe travel, family vacations, greece, how to book a train in europe, how to book a trip to europe, how to book a trip to greece, how to book a trip to italy, how to book a trip to switzerland, how to book flights in europe, how to get to lauterbrunnen, how to get to murren, how to see many countries in europe, how to travel across europe, italy, kid friendly places in europe, kids favorite places in europe, lauterbrunnen valley, most beautiful beaches, murren, switzerland, travel hacks

• Our 14-Day Family Vacation Dream Itinerary: Greece, Italy, Switzerland

  

  From beaches to cities to mountains, enjoy my itinerary for Greece, Italy, and Switzerland! It’s got something for every traveler!

  Amanda Kendler

  June 29, 2025

  Europe, Travel

  14 days in europe, 2 weeks in europe, balos lagoon, budget travel, car free village, elafonissi, european itinerary, european vacation, family vacations, famous landmarks, gorges in crete, heraklion, hiking in the alps, hotel with mountain view, how to plan a trip to europe, how to see multiple countries in europe, italy, kalypso beach, kissamos port, knossos palace, most beautiful beach in the world’, most beautiful beaches, most beautiful beaches in crete, pantheon, sprutz waterfall, st peter’s bascilica, switzerland, travel hacks, trip advisor’s top beach in the world, vatican

• How to Get to Corcovado National Park: A Booking Guide to Costa Rica’s Most Remote Park

  

  Use my itinerary and booking guide for a seamless and stress-free trip to the wild and wonderful Corcovado National Park!

  Amanda Kendler

  May 25, 2025

  Costa Rica, Travel

  adventure travel costa rica, beaches, best tour company for corcovado national park, budget travel, bunks in corcovado, Corcovado national park, corcovado national park family trip, costa rica, drake bay, family vacations, food at sirena ranger station, food in corcovado, going to corcovado national park with kids, going to costa rica with kids, hiking, how to book corcovado national park, how to get to corcovado national park, how to pack corcovado, jungle, nature lovers costa rica, osa peninsula, osa wild, puerto jimenez, puerto jiminez, puma, scarlet macaws, sleeping in corcovado, sleeping in the jungle, tapir, things kids like to do in costa rica, tips for corcovado, tips for sirena ranger station, travel hacks, whale sighting costa rica, whale watching tours, what to wear in corcovado, where to stay in corcovado national park, where to stay on osa peninsula, wildlife spotting costa rica

• How to Book a Domestic Flight in Costa Rica

  

  Puddle Jumpers are a breathtaking way to cover more terrain in Costa Rica! Here is my experience on booking a domestic flight with links and tips included.

  Amanda Kendler

  November 24, 2024

  Costa Rica, Travel

  amazing destinations, best time to take domestic flights costa rica, budget travel, costa rica, domestic airports costa rica, domestic flights costa rica, family road trips, family trip to costa rica, family vacations, green airways, how to book flights costa rica, luggage requirements costa rica, most beautiful beaches, puddle jumpers, sansa airlines, travel hacks

• Experience the Charm of Bergen, Norway: Beauty Beyond Raindrops

  

  We spent 3 days exploring the city of Bergen and famous fjords. Join us as we unravel the most beloved spots in Bergen that go beyond the ordinary adventure.

  Amanda Kendler

  May 19, 2024

  Travel

  bergen, bergen hotels, bergen norway, best cities in scandanavia, best things to do in bergen, Bryggen Bergen Norway, Bryggen Wharf, budget travel, Byrggen, cheap trips to norway, cost of Fløibanen Funicular, europe travel, Europe vacation, family getaways europe, family travel to europe, family vacation, family vacations, fish market bergen, fjord cruises from bergen, fjords of norway, flam norway, flam railway, Flåm, Flåm railway, Flåm village Norway, Fløibanen Funicular, hikes in bergen norway, how to get around in bergen, how to get to ulriken, how to navigate bergen, how to plan a trip to bergen, how to plan a trip to norway, how to see fjords in norway, how to see fjords near bergen, museums in bergen, northern lights bergen, norway cruises, norway fjord cruise, norway hotels, norway in a nutshell, nothern lights norway, romantic trips, second largest city in norway, skyss norway, things to do in bergen norway, Things to do in Flåm, tips for bergen norway, travel hacks, trips to Scandinavia, troll forest of norway, trolls norway, ulriken cable car, ulriken hiking, where to stay in bergen

• Discovering Stockholm: A Guide to Sweden’s Enchanting Capital

  

  Not sure where to start when visiting Stockholm? Below I will share some of the most famous attractions in addition to our personal recommendations from a recent visit. Visitors will be amazed by Stockholm’s magnificent landscapes, world-class museums, culinary delights, and vibrant city culture.

  Amanda Kendler

  January 29, 2024

  Europe, Travel

  budget travel, cleanest capitals, cleanest cities, europe travel, family destinations, family friendly trips, family vacations, gamla stan, is stockholm safe, is stockholm worth a visit, longest art exhibit in the world, museums of stockholm, romantic destinations, safest cities, Scandinavia travel, stockholm, stockholm sweden, stortorget of stockholm, sweden, things to do in stockholm, top attractions in sweden, travel hacks, why visit stockholm, why visit sweden

• Grand Cayman Vacation: North Side vs. West Bay

  

  Grand Cayman offers world-class beaches, spectacular dining, genuinely kind locals, and a wealth of exhilarating excursions. It is truly a DREAM destination for divers, snorkelers, and families! My goal for this blog is to offer an honest perspective of two very popular locations—North and West districts of Grand Cayman, and compare both vacation experiences.

  Amanda Kendler

  October 25, 2023

  Cayman Islands, Travel

  best beaches in the world, best district in grand cayman, best diving in the world, best food in caribbean, best snorkeling grand cayman, bioluminescent kayak tour, blowholes grand cayman, blue iguana, budget travel, camana bay grand cayman, caribbean travel, cayman island, coral gardens grand cayman, excursions grand cayman, grand cayman, grand cayman itinerary, kid friendly grand cayman, luxury travel, macabuca, most beautiful beaches, north side grand cayman, north side vs west bay grand cayman, restaurants grand cayman, rum point grand cayman, rum point vs seven mile beach, rum point vs west bay, safest island in Caribbean, safest islands, scuba diving grand cayman, seahorse diving school, smiths cove grand cayman, snorkel with turtles grand cayman, spotts beach grand cayman, stingray city grand cayman, tukka east, turtle hatchling release grand cayman, west bay grand cayman, where to stay in grand cayman

• Best Travel Hacks & Tips 2023: Travel Like a Pro and Save Money!

  

  I have compiled a useful list with nuggets of knowledge to help others better prepare for exploring the world… especially newbies! A few short years ago, I was as green as they come when I began traveling in adulthood. Enjoy our 35 Travel Hacks & Tips to travel worry-free and save money too!

  Amanda Kendler

  September 14, 2023

  Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cruises, Europe, Maldives, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Tips & Hacks, Travel, Turks and Caicos, U.S.

  airline savings, best travel tips, budget travel, download google maps offline, emergency abroad, exchange rates, foreign emergency numbers, foreign travel, frequent flyer, how to replace a passport, how to travel, international travel, lost passport, medications for travel, organize travel, packing tips, personal travel stories, planning travel, save money traveling, should i check a bag, state department embassy information, travel blogger advise, travel hacks, travel like a pro, travel smart, travel tips, vat tax, what to pack