So you're driving down the road and have been for eight hours. You see a sign up ahead that says "McDonald's," and you're hungry so you pull onto the off-ramp. But you don't have to. It may seem like the only options for food, while you're traveling, are either cheap and very unhealthy or too…
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Budgeting the Twin Cities
While Minnesota doesn't regularly receive a whole lot of attention, the Twin Cities definitely should. Tucked between two rivers, this green oasis of energy can't be contained within a single metropolis so on this vacation, you have two to sample! Student groups, whether you're educational or celebrating a graduation (congrats!), will find something phenomenal on…
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Student Budget Trip: Washington, D.C.
D.C. is a bucket list city that everyone should visit at least once. Experience the epicenter of the United States government, explore history in some of the best museums in the world, and taste the freedom with every step. Okay, that was a little cheesy but you get my point. Washington, D.C. holds a very…
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Student Budget Trip: Richmond
Richmond is beautiful, but like many state capitals, it's not always cheap. Visiting any city on a student budget can be difficult but we're here to help you out! Named by Travel + Leisure as a top worldwide destination for 2016, Richmond obviously has a lot of potential. See all the sites you desire, taste…
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Glamping – How & Where
By definition, glamping is the practice of "glamorous camping." This adventurous yet luxurious way of enjoying the great outdoors gained popularity some years back. Now that it has spread to nearly every corner of the world, your student group can get fantastic deals on glamping yourself! From Airbnb-style situations to campgrounds, resorts, and national or…
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Budgeting Portland
Beautiful, scenic, scrumptious, and weird are but a few words to describe Portland, Oregon. Strange attractions and festivals meld perfectly with the stunning landscape of the Pacific Northwest, where the lush green of the mountains and forests blend into the cool tranquility of the valleys and river's edge. There's plenty to see and do in…
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San Antonio Budget Trip
Wonderfully sunny, historic, and multi-cultural are but a few descriptions of San Antonio, Texas. Known far and wide as the home of the Alamo, San Antonio has a lot in store for your student group including amazing theme parks, phenomenal food, and plenty of attractions for those on a budget. Really, San Antonio is one…
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Travel Hacks
Traveling can be stressful, especially when you aren't experienced at it. But there are ways to make it easier on yourself, and your student group, through the planning stages all the way till you make it home again. Delete cookies and enable private browsing when booking with online travel sites. Many of them will track…
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New York City on a Budget
Cheap, especially when talking about NYC, is relative. A rich person can say a $200 hotel room was a steal but you, on your student’s budget, would probably faint at the end of stay bill. However you look at it, practically any city can be managed on a budget, no matter how small it may…
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9 Habits of Millennial Travelers
The Millennial generation, ages 18-34, constitute over 73 million Americans and roughly one-fifth of all global tourists, according to the United Nations. In truth, the Millennial generation is the largest since the Baby Boomers and, in the coming years, will have more of a deciding impact on, not only the travel industry, but the global…
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