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Victoria, British Columbia on a Budget

January 30, 2018 by Marsha S.

Follow my blog with Bloglovin If you’ve been reading the blog since the beginning, then you’re probably familiar with a feature I launched called Weekend Wanderlust for One. The basic premise: I challenge other solo travel bloggers to plan a trip for $500 or less with travel up to 4 hours away from their hometowns for 3 days and 2 nights. In late fall 2017, with travel … [Read more...] about Victoria, British Columbia on a Budget

Solo Travel Roadtrip: Finding a Cheap One-Way Car Rental

May 21, 2013 by Marsha S.

I get a lot of questions about my road trip last summer, in which I flew into San Diego and drove to Seattle solo. Many people would love to try something similar, but there's one hurdle they simply can't seem to get over: how to find a cheap one-way car rental. Since we're entering road trip season here in the U.S., I thought I'd share some of my own tricks and tips for making … [Read more...] about Solo Travel Roadtrip: Finding a Cheap One-Way Car Rental

Weekend Wanderlust for One: Road Trippin’ Harrisburg/Carlisle, Pennsylvania

June 26, 2011 by Marsha S.

I’m beyond excited for the first installment of Weekend Wanderlust for One, an exciting collaboration with some of my favorite bloggers who show you how they’d do a long weekend alone and on the cheap. Basically, I give them a budget of $500USD and ask them to plan a trip to a destination less than four hours from their hometowns lasting three days and two nights for one … [Read more...] about Weekend Wanderlust for One: Road Trippin’ Harrisburg/Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Introducing Weekend Wanderlust for One

June 19, 2011 by Marsha S.

A week or two ago, I asked Facebook friends and Twitter followers to fill in the blank: “I’d travel more if I had _________.”  The top two responses weren’t surprising: most people surveyed would travel more if they had more time and more money. Personally, I’m convinced that you don’t need a lot of either to travel. All you really need is an adventurous spirit and a … [Read more...] about Introducing Weekend Wanderlust for One

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A view of the Chicago cityscape as seen from the Wabash Bridge. A newly sprouting tree branch can be seen in the foreground, while the Chicago River, with the bridge spanning it, and tall skyscrapers are displayed before a blue sky.

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Several American cities hold a special place in my heart, but when it comes to indulging my appreciation for great architecture, Chicago stands head and shoulder above its peers. This Midwestern city, with its rich history and occasionally tumultuous past, is also home to some seriously gorgeous buildings and innovative structures. So on a recent […]

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