Category: Sightseeing on a Shoestring

Best Road Trips Worldwide

Road trips are a classic way to travel. You can make your own itinerary, determine where you stop and for how long, and they really give you a feel for …

Virtual Vacations 2: YouTube

For armchair travelers, videos are a great way to “experience” and learn about another place without actually going there. YouTube is an excellent resource for that! Check out my previous …

Virtual Vacations

If you can’t physically travel due to lack of money, no time off, or, I don’t know…. a global pandemic?… try the next best thing: a virtual vacation! People all …

New Seven Wonders of the World

At one point, I was a classics major. I can easily still rattle off info such as the entire Greek alphabet and the ancient seven wonders of the world. Throughout …

5 Biggest Statues in the World

There are some pretty big statues out there. Some of the more famous ones include The Statue of Liberty, Christ the Redeemer, and the Great Sphinx of Giza. These guys …

5 Best Free Museums Around the World

There are so many incredible museums around the world dedicated to beautiful, historical, and interesting subjects. In order to see many of the best ones, however, you have to pay …

Sights Worth Paying For

As a hardcore budget traveler, I typically seek out free or cheap attractions. Big, famous sights often come at a cost and half the time when I do shell out …

5 Iconic Movie Trains You Can Actually Ride

Train journeys feature in some of the most iconic and popular movies. Whether romantic, inspirational, mood-setting, dramatic, magical, or the scene of epic struggles and crimes, these trains have become …

5 Best Views in the USA

The United States is a big, beautiful country. There are so many amazingly scenic natural wonders. I’ve traveled all over the country (checked off my 48th state this week!) and …