For many students, going away to college is the first time that they will live away from their parents or hometown. University life affords freedom, independence, and an opportunity to gain life skills that will be used throughout life. However, while this is certainly a major event, getting the most out of your college experience [...]

10 Reasons Why You Should Study Abroad in College – Benefits & Challenges is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Looking to take a fun, memorable vacation? This year, you may want to skip purchasing expensive airfare or traveling internationally and simply stick to the family car. Road trips allow you to see the country at a slow pace and create your own journey. Ever fly over the Grand Canyon or the Rocky Mountains and [...]

How to Plan a Cheap Road Trip With Multiple Stops – Tips & Ideas is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

How would you like to receive 2% or more off of every purchase you make? That is just one example of what is being offered to credit card users in the form of rewards. Those who have come to realize the opportunities of credit card rewards have found that there are dozens of competing products. [...]

How to Compare the Best Credit Card Rewards Programs is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

With its legendary seafood restaurants, abundance of historical sites, and popular destinations, such as Fenway Park and the original Cheers pub, there is plenty to love about Boston, Massachusetts. When I began researching my recent vacation to the area, I discovered one more thing to love: There are dozens of free or inexpensive things to do and see [...]

Best 35 Fun, Free or Cheap Things to Do and See in Boston, MA is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

If you love food as much as I do, it’s rough to consider skimping on it, especially when you’re on vacation. Along with hotels and entertainment, food costs while traveling can add up quickly. However, sampling local cuisine is one of the best ways to experience your destination, and that should not be sacrificed! Fortunately, you [...]

16 Ways to Eat Cheap & Save on Food While Traveling on Vacation is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

I sat at the front of the classroom with my half-eaten lunch as 28 Japanese 7-year-olds hovered around me peppering me with questions: ”How tall are you? Why are your eyes brown? What’s the best place in America?” Their eyes wide with genuine curiosity and interest, I answered questions in my broken Japanese and signed autographs as they [...]

How to Become an ESL Teacher – Guide to Teaching English Abroad is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

When you travel on vacation, it’s easy to overspend and to forget about your budget. When taking a break from the real world, money can be the last thing you want to worry about! However, you have to consider what might happen if you return home with an empty wallet, or worse yet, end up [...]

14 Ways to Save Money on Hotels for Your Next Vacation is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

When planning a vacation, you’ll be faced with an array of lodging options: hotels, motels, campers and RVs, tents, and home rentals. While these are all excellent options, my personal favorite is the short-term vacation rental. A vacation rental is typically a fully furnished home, condo, or apartment. The experience of staying in a rental [...]

5 Ways to Save on a Vacation Home Rental of Your Dreams is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Few industries utilize price structures as confusing as the airlines. When you purchase a ticket for a bus or train you’ll pay the same rate for almost any day of travel. Maybe you’ll face a slight surcharge for a last-minute trip. But when it comes to airfare, rates change daily, and usually without notice. Many [...]

How to Find Cheap Flights and Get the Best Airline Ticket Deals is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

My husband recently had the opportunity to present at a conference in Washington, D.C. So, on a whim, we decided to take the whole family. We had never before considered Washington, D.C. as a vacation destination – a mistake on our part. Beyond its aesthetic beauty, Washington, D.C. offers a number of sightseeing opportunities to [...]

35 Fun, Free Things to Do in Washington, D.C. for Families with Kids is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

With its diverse and amazing scenery, the Big Island offers the best of Hawaii and the most variety of all the islands. You have the stark desert-like beauty of Mauna Kea, lush waterfalls, breathtaking beaches, and the power of the Kilauea volcano. There are also simple island pleasures everywhere, like beach walks, Japanese gardens, ancient Hawaiian historical sites, [...]

31+ Fun Things to Do on the Big Island of Hawaii is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

I’m a big believer in budgets, especially when it comes to leisure expenses, so nothing irks me more than saving up a great sum for a vacation only to get nickel and dimed during the trip. I always try to build some extra padding in my budgets, so I can cover additional expenses and unforeseen costs, [...]

32 Hidden Travel Fees and How to Avoid Them is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Aruba is a diverse island, known for its crystal clear water, stark desert views, and sharp volcanic rock formations. It’s an island of warm smiles and friendly greetings of “Bon Bini” (“Welcome”). Amazing as it is, it can also be pricey, so if you want an affordable, enjoyable trip, you’ll need to do your homework. [...]

Best Things to Do in Aruba – Vacation Activities & Excursions is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

In this article, I want to focus on some of the best tips and essential supplies when it comes to air travel with pets. Many of the tips apply to road trips, too. Using these strategies helps you save money and prepare for trips, whether you’re traveling around the world or just around town. These tried [...]

The Complete Guide to Traveling with Pets on Airlines is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

The prospect of free travel is so alluring that an entire industry has sprung up around collecting frequent flyer miles. Hotels, rental car agencies, and of course credit cards all offer enticing programs. While many people enjoy exploiting these programs to their fullest potential, plenty of people become disaffected with mileage programs due to their [...]

How to Get Free Flights and Travel for Free is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Did you ever see the movie, The Holiday? In it, Cameron Diaz is fed up with her busy Los Angeles life and decides to swap her mansion with an anonymous stranger. The stranger, Kate Winslet, lives in a tidy cottage in England and the two spend the Christmas holiday in each other’s homes. They both fall [...]

Home Exchange – Pros & Cons of Swapping Houses for Vacation is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Planning a vacation can seem daunting, especially when you have an entire family to consider. Packing efficiently thus makes traveling less stressful. In addition, an organized approach to packing can save you money. If you plan for every eventuality, and pack your bags accordingly, you can eliminate stress, and enjoy your travels. Use these packing [...]

How to Pack for Vacation: 6 Tips & Checklist of What to Pack is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Some years ago I had the opportunity to travel around Europe with some students for three weeks. I visited Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy, and France. During my trip, I stayed in a number of dorm-like facilities, known as hostels. Hostels are one of the most popular types of lodgings in Europe. But before you stay in [...]

What Is a Hostel – Pros & Cons of Hostels When Traveling Abroad is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Group rates are a common way for people to save on day travel and major excursions. Traveling with a group, however, can be cumbersome and complicated. Traveling alone, on the other hand, is an adventure that affords you many options and unique experiences. You just need to be comfortable in a strange place on your own, [...]

How to Travel Alone Safely and Love It is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

During the last few years, Delta Airlines exited bankruptcy, acquired Northwest Airlines, and emerged as a global powerhouse. But despite their transformation, one lingering frustration for customers has been attempting to redeem their Delta SkyMiles without giving up an absurd amount of miles. In fact, the Wall Street Journal reported on a survey of frequent [...]

How to Redeem Delta SkyMiles Rewards for the Most Valuable Flights is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.