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The Basics of Backpacking: The Packing List

October 6, 2016 by Shaun Li Stoffer

What is backpacking? Essentially it’s traveling across several countries or cities with only the bare minimum of necessities that can fit into, well, a backpack. Generally backpackers are on a budget of some sort and therefore look for the most efficient supplies in terms of quality, size, and, of course, price. Here’s how to prepare like a pro! Be Proactive: Decide where you want to go! Two popular options are: Eurotrip Backpacking: There are dozens of itineraries to choose from […]

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A Quick Guide to New Orleans: District by District

April 5, 2016 by Shaun Li Stoffer

Why visit New Orleans, Louisiana? The abundance of art and history, the authentic creole and Cajun food, and of course the bars and booze! French Quarter: Jackson Square, The Cablido (Left), St. Louis Cathedral (Center) & The Presbytere (Right) The Cablido pays homage as an American history museum while The Presbytere tells the story of New Orleans residents’ survival after Hurricane Katrina on their first floor and the history of Mardi Gras on the second. Though separate buildings, together they are the Louisiana State Museum Willie’s Shack: […]

Categories: Budget, Louisiana, New Orleans, North America, Tips, Travel, United States • Tags: Budget, Downtown, French Market, French Quarter, Louisiana, New Orleans, North America, Saving, Tips, Travel, United States

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Hostel Livin’: Ins & Outs

March 18, 2016 by Shaun Li Stoffer

Houston Hostel: What to expect: Hostels come in a variety of forms. Most common rented rooms have twin size bunk beds, a shared bathroom and shower, and generally 4-8 roommates per room but can be as many as 32! The typical room options are co-ed, same sex, or private rooms which are based on double occupancy so if you’re traveling alone and want a room to yourself you’ll be paying for a room intended for two or more people and be paying what would […]

Categories: Accommodations, Budget, Hostels, Houston, Nashville, New Orleans, Saving, Travel, Travel Tips, United States • Tags: Accommodations, Budget Travel, Hostels, Travel, Travel Tips, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

March 16, 2016 by Shaun Li Stoffer

I get asked the same two questions all the damn time: How do you afford to travel all the time? See: https://etchedinadventure.com/2016/03/10/how-i-save-money-to-travel-every-mont and How do you find all these deals? See: https://etchedinadventure.com/2016/02/12/the-budget-traveler-in-the-u-s/ How do I do it? I break A LOT of rules when it comes to traveling. I don’t have travel insurance, I go on spontaneous road trips regularly, and I seldom take off from work! Also, I break the number one rule: I’m okay getting lost in new places […]

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Travel Hack: Quick Tips For The Novice Traveler

March 15, 2016 by Shaun Li Stoffer

1. Check-in to your flights online to save a long, unnecessary wait at the airport. Nearly all airlines have a mobile app you can download for free. 2. Carry your wallet and phone in your front pockets, better safe than sorry. 3. Turn off your mobile data to avoid a costly bill, unless you’re one of those lucky sons of guns who has an unlimited date plan – I envy you. 4. Pack small, reliable headphones, you will always use them. 5. […]

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How I Save Money To Travel Every Month

March 10, 2016 by Shaun Li Stoffer

A Dozen Lifestyle Changes That Will Fund Your Travel Book 1. Learn to cook at home! Learn your favorite grocery store’s weekly sales and cut out some damn coupons! And eat simpler which is generally healthier and cheaper such as turkey and chicken over red meat and water instead of beer or sodas. 2. Host a BYOB wine night with your girlfriends or a low-stakes poker night with your boys! Now you have a weekly ritual at your home where you’re in control of your spending and won’t go stir […]

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Countdown to the Big Easy

February 18, 2016 by Shaun Li Stoffer

Planning any trip is simple yet a task when trying to budget every dollar while still experiencing the city and culture. I always ask myself these three questions: 1. Where am I sleeping? 2. What am I bringing? 3. What am I seeing? When scavenging for a place to stay I stick with hostels because they are almost always going to be the cheapest, being a male I have few concerns staying in as many as a 12-person mixed dorm, but traveling with a girlfriend, instead I have a myriad of concerns. […]

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A Dozen Apps for the Journeyman Traveler

February 13, 2016 by Shaun Li Stoffer

1. For help with money management try Mint. For free they put all your banking accounts in an all-in-one perspective, create a budget for bills, and track your spending. In addition they’ll form a progress report on what you want to save for then break it all down through charts and graphs so you can see reports on your disposable income as well as a load of quick tips to help you make your financial goals. 2. For help with locations Google Maps is an app I have found that works even if […]

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The Budget Traveler in the U.S.

February 12, 2016 by Shaun Li Stoffer

The typical downfall of being a wanderluster is finding and managing your money on trips that are sporadic or semi-planned. No one wants to spend a fortune on a hotel that they are only sleeping at or choose a flight where if they had waited one day the price would have been half. Here are a few simple tips and things to think about when traveling. First, you need to ask yourself these simple questions and be honest. Am I going to eat […]

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Category Archives: Budget

The Basics of Backpacking: The Packing List

A Quick Guide to New Orleans: District by District

Hostel Livin’: Ins & Outs

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel Hack: Quick Tips For The Novice Traveler

How I Save Money To Travel Every Month

Countdown to the Big Easy

A Dozen Apps for the Journeyman Traveler

The Budget Traveler in the U.S.