Hi guys! First, a little introduction: My name is Tessa Juliette from Travel Where to Next and I am a writer, photographer, and Instagrammer. I’m also a self-taught master budgeter, which is why I’ve teamed up with Mint to spill all my budget travel secrets. The above video is a little intro and a
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Budgeting for travel is hard enough as it is. But add in a job that provides inconsistent income it may seem impossible. After years of trial and error, I finally figured out a way to stop stressing about budgeting and save for travel (and retirement!) all at the same time. The Tricks 1. Paying myself
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Destination weddings sound like a fairy tale come to life, right? While they definitely can come with a huge price tag, they don’t have to. Here are some simple tips to plan a destination wedding that doesn’t break the bank. The Location The most important part of your destination wedding is the destination of course!
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When you think of credit cards you probably think: debt, fees, and compounding interest. But, if you use credit cards correctly it can actually save money. I’m serious. Travel credit cards, in particular, have a lot of perks built in, not only saving you money on vacation but also during normal life. Before I begin,
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New York City is often said to be one of the most expensive destinations in the world to travel to. While there are crazy expensive adventures to be had – like this $1,800 helicopter tour – NYC is also a city you can easily traverse on a budget. I recently took to the city with
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New Year’s resolutions are the holiday tradition that comes with the most eye rolls. I mean, who hasn’t promised themselves to eat healthier, get to the gym more, or cut down on social media starting January 1st – and then failed at it by Feb 1st. But, if part of your list this year, includes
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If you choose to stay in a luxury hotel, that doesn’t mean your entire trip has to have a luxury price tag. If you follow me on Instagram you probably saw I recently traveled to South Africa, with my husband, on what looked like, a luxury vacation. While we were there I realized some very
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I think that everyone should travel alone at some point in their life. Doesn’t matter if you are male, female, singled, married, old, or young. You should travel alone. Not only is it exhilarating and challenging but you also learn so much about yourself. If you’re heading out for the first time alone, or simply
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Are you someone who dreams of quitting your job and traveling the world? Maybe you’re reading this at work right now…. If you are don’t let your boss see it! I for one spent endless hours dreaming about leaving my bartending job, focusing on my passion for writing and helping others travel the world and
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Have you ever had a free weekend pop up and thought, I need to get out of town ASAP? With technology, and especially apps, planning a quick vacation can take you just one hour. I promise. Finding a last-minute flight First off, you are going to need a flight. Stay flexible and pick the cheapest
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