How to snorkel the easy, cheap way
Make your snorkel adventure more pleasant with these tips and hacks.
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Travel and internet trouble: A cautionary tale
Be prepared to go without in the developing world…
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Buy prescription drugs overseas: 5 easy steps
As more Americans retire or become digital nomads and travel abroad, more of my fellow citizens wonder how to safely buy prescription drugs overseas. This article explains how in five easy steps, based on years of personal experience. As an American budget slow traveler in early retirement since 2015, and as a breast cancer warrior
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Southeast Asia cheap beer report
Beer price winners and losers for early retired budget travelers.
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5 healthy tips for older travelers
These tips are used by an authority on retired budget travel – our friend Chuck.
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Batik Air and Cebu Pacific honest reviews
Save money on slow travel with budget airlines in Southeast Asia.
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Travel cleaning kit gives peace of mind
Cleanliness is next to happiness on the road for Tedly.
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How to shortcut proof of onward travel – the legal ways
There are several options for long-term, slow travelers like us.
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Bali diving: 2 tanks at Menjangan Island for a great price
North Bali scuba diving: off to a rough start, but the price can’t be beat.
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Save money on travel with shared apartments
Plenty of privacy, if you’re open to sharing common areas.
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The budget travel way to see the Cu Chi tunnels
This day trip from Ho Chi Minh City is affordable for every budget.
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Malaysian food, prices for the retired budget traveler
Some of the different dishes we’ve tried in Southeast Asia so far, and what they cost.
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Easy budget travel tips for Athens, Greece
Some ways we saved money on housing, food, transportation, and sightseeing.
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Beautiful Greece: Lefkada Island on a budget
Don’t overlook this beautiful Ionian island destination!
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World travel without a phone contract, SIM card
Challenges and workarounds of skipping phone service on global adventures.
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3 easy travel hacks for shoulder season rentals
I’m going to share a way we save money in our slow travel budget in retirement: we use what some people call the shoulder season secret — that is, we rent during off-peak tourist months. These months surrounding the most popular tourism times are called the “shoulder season.” Rentals can cost less in the shoulder
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Unusual top 10 items on our pack list
These things bring us comfort and ease to a retired budget travel lifestyle.
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Budget travel in Rome: 6+ ways to save money
How to get the most out of fabulous tourist attractions.
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Free museum days in Barcelona for budget travelers
Roman ruins, sculptures, art – something for everyone.
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Activity ideas for tourists in Barcelona
Walks, rides, dinners, and dances – some ways to enjoy this Catalonia city.
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