Travel

Why We Decided To Cancel Our Trip To Austin This Summer & What We Plan To Do Instead

Why We Decided To Cancel Our Trip To Austin This Summer & What We Plan To Do Instead

Summer is finally here! I am so excited about all the fun summer activities, especially picnics, pool parties, and potlucks, most of which have to do with eating (hehe). Mr. FAF and I have also talking about going to Austin, Texas this summer. This is […]

Our $700 Honeymoon & What I’d Do Differently Today

Our $700 Honeymoon & What I’d Do Differently Today

I will admit one thing to you. I think the honeymoon concept is a bit strange to me. Honeymoon is defined as “a vacation or trip taken by two people who have just been married,” according to Cambridge Dictionary. After planning and paying for a […]

My 1st Time Staying At An AirBnB – Yay Or Nay?

My 1st Time Staying At An AirBnB – Yay Or Nay?

This post is a continuation of our Raleigh road trip report. In my previous post, I talked about how Mr. FAF, our son, and I traveled frugally from DC to Raleigh on a $387 budget with no travel hacking. This time, I will talk in […]

How To Travel Frugally – Our $387 Three-day Road Trip To Raleigh, NC

How To Travel Frugally – Our $387 Three-day Road Trip To Raleigh, NC

In a previous post, I mentioned that Mr. FAF and I planned to travel to different cities in the US to see which one we’d like to move to in the future. Below is the list of the cities we’d like to visit and make […]

My Frustrating Experience 1st Time Booking On AirBnB

My Frustrating Experience 1st Time Booking On AirBnB

This post contains affiliate links.  AirBnB has become such a great side hustle and even a main source of income for many of us in the personal finance (PF) community. Many PF bloggers such has Lily at The Frugal Gene and Financial Panther are AirBnB superhosts […]

Hubby Decided To Travel Alone. And This Is What Happened.

Hubby Decided To Travel Alone. And This Is What Happened.

After writing the What To Do When Your Spouse Wants To Travel Alone post, I got so many comments from you all saying that it’s normal for Mr. FAF to want to travel by himself. Some also expressed their confusion as to why I was […]

Traveling With A Purpose – Our Plan To Move Out of Washington DC

Traveling With A Purpose – Our Plan To Move Out of Washington DC

Yes, you read that right. Mr. FAF and I are planning to move out of the DC area. In case you wonder why, it’s because DC is so expensive, and we feel that we can enjoy a less hectic and less pricey life somewhere else. […]

What To Do When Your Spouse Wants To Travel Alone

What To Do When Your Spouse Wants To Travel Alone

Mr. FAF shouted out to me in excitement from his study room: “I got invited to a wedding!” He didn’t even wait for me to come see him. He rushed to the master bedroom where I was with a bright smile on his face. His […]

7 Reasons Why Traveling Isn’t Always Fun

7 Reasons Why Traveling Isn’t Always Fun

We all seem to love traveling. And what’s not to love about it? You can take a break from our daily stress, pressure, and routines. You get to see beautiful places, try different foods, meet new people, and even make long-lasting friendships. Your knowledge and […]

Hubby Decided Not To Be Cheap – Our $1,400 YOLO Trip

Hubby Decided Not To Be Cheap – Our $1,400 YOLO Trip

In early November, I published a post asking you all whether Mr. FAF, my hubby, was being cheap or frugal in wanting to drive almost 22 hours over 4 days to save money. Some of you mentioned that he might have been too frugal. And […]

Is My Husband Frugal Or Cheap? I Can’t Decide.

Is My Husband Frugal Or Cheap? I Can’t Decide.

Mr. FAF and I have been planning one of the most important trips of our life for the past few months. We have been talking about it with joy, excitement, and pride. The trip will be important for a couple of reasons. First, it will […]