Affordable adventure travel destinations can be hard to find, but we’ve compiled a list of budget-friendly places where you can soar, climb, swim, and trek your way across epic landscapes.
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Cheap Tropical Vacations
Let’s make one thing clear: cheap does not mean low-quality. For the purposes of our budget travel series and this article, cheap refers exclusively to financial cost. Each of these destinations are rich in experience and natural beauty.
Colorful Festivals Around the World
The more color the better at these diverse fetes found all around the world!
Helsinki to Lapland Train: the Real-Life Polar Express
If you’re looking for real-life Polar Express experience, look no further than the train to Lapland. With multiple daily journeys year-round from Helsinki all the way to the Arctic Circle, the train is one of the most scenic and enjoyable ways to get around Finland in every season.
The Ultimate Northern Lights Trip to Finnish Lapland
When my husband and I arrived in Finland, we had only one expectation: to see the Northern Lights. Spoiler: we did NOT see the Aurora. (Well…not technically. More on that later.) But after a week in Finland and five of those days spent in Finnish Lapland, we returned home with newfound appreciation of Finns, Indigenous Sami culture, and the wilderness they call home.
12 Islands Without Cars
You might be wondering how to get around in a place without cars, and the variety of answers might surprise you. Leisurely strolls, scenic bike routes, thrilling horseback rides, and motor scooter-friendly paths are just a few of the ways you can explore a car-free destination. Trust us when we say you won’t even miss the car when you visit these vehicle-less islands around the world.
Family-Friendly Winter Vacation in the Dolomites
Take your family-friendly ski trip to new heights in the winter wonderland of the Italian Alps at the 3 Zinnen Dolomites resort. We’ve included everything you need to know, from getting there to things to do, as well as why the Dolomites are in a league of their own when it comes to winter vacations.
Extraordinary Ski Trip Experiences at 3 Zinnen Dolomites
Bright sunshine reflects off the snow, crisp air fills your lungs, and sound is muted except for the satisfying crunch of fresh powder underfoot. There’s nothing quite like a ski trip, especially one to the 3 Zinnen Dolomites, where resort visitors can find the perfect pairing of ski season favorites and fun for the whole family.
Spookiest Places in the World
The spookiest places in the world range from historic sites to entire geographic regions. Pack your bravery when you visit these mysterious places!
What is Dark Tourism?
Dark tourism encompasses travel related to the mysterious and macabre to the tragic and sad. Covering a wide variety of circumstances and experiences, dark tourism is a relatively new phrase in the travel industry referring to some very old practices.
Poland: Home of the Best European Christmas Markets
Every year, annual traditions take over Poland as buildings and houses are decked in decor while colorful and cobblestone streets are flooded with twinkling lights. Massive Christmas trees take over charming squares as horse drawn carriages become the town Uber. The fatty and fried oil smell of delicious pierogi dances through the air coupled with people using mulled wine as a source to stay warm, physically and mentally. The colorful buildings of famous and historical streets lead you through town during the day, at the same time becoming engulfed in Christmas illumination by night. Throw a little snow into the mix to create a real life snow-globe and winter wonderland masterpiece.
The Best Food in Puglia, Italy
In an extremely diverse country of landscape, culture, history and food, Italy’s shining attribute is the use of simple and seasonal ingredients. One of the most charming and fascinating aspects of Italian cuisine is the unique differences between the 20 regions. The South of Italy in general has influenced the gastronomical scene across the globe, thanks in large part to “Cucina Povera”, or peasant food. Although it may be defined as the food of the poor, these are some of the best dishes of Italy. The simplicity is what makes them so special and shows that you don’t always need some extravagant and expensive recipe to enjoy an incredible experience. However, travelers to Italy often miss out on exploring the region of Puglia while instead going to the tourist hotspots of Rome, Milan, Venice, Florence and Napoli, whereas this region may be one of the best for any foodie out there.
