Tag: affordable travel

Wanderlust on a Budget: 10 Tips to Travel More
August 18, 2025 Off

Wanderlust on a Budget: 10 Tips to Travel More

By The Admiral Staff

This article offers 10 tips for traveling more affordably. It suggests strategies like saving for trips in advance using “sinking funds,” traveling during the shoulder season, taking day trips or road trips, and maximizing credit card rewards. Other cost-saving measures include avoiding extra rental car fees, staying in hostels, earning income while traveling, and being mindful of food expenses. The article also promotes a 10-day savings challenge to help readers manage their finances and reach their travel goals.

Hit the Road: How Far in Gas Can Take You
September 24, 2023 Off

Hit the Road: How Far $50 in Gas Can Take You

By The Admiral Staff

With gas prices dropping, road trips are becoming a more affordable option for travel. A website called Howmuch.net has created maps showing how far $50 in gas can take you from 35 U.S. cities, with distances ranging from New Orleans to Colorado Springs. While a round trip will double gas costs, budgeting for lodging and food can still make a road trip surprisingly affordable—around $242 for a weekend trip, for example.