We did a look back at our year in 2019, and now we’re looking ahead to 2020. Like many people, we have done some thinking and came up with some goals for 2020 that we plan to accomplish. Some are travel-related, while others are not. Hopefully, we’re able to accomplish all these goals, but realistically, we know that we might not be able to. Therefore, without further ado, here are some of our goals and thinking we’re looking ahead to in 2020! Continue to Save Money In 2019, we focused on saving money and growing our bank accounts because we…
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Looking Back at 2019
Looking back at 2019, it was not the easiest year for us. There were plenty of ups and downs and lots of unexpected things occurred that changed some of our plans. 2019 started off with a few trips to new cities, including Nashville and Houston. Both cities were great to travel to for long weekends. We tried to take advantage of our long weekends, one of the benefits of working in public education. Nashville offered much more than country music and Woo! Girls on bachelorette parties on Broadway. While that’s what Nashville has become known for, there is so much…
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4 Ways to Save Money for Traveling
Saving money is always much more difficult than spending it, no matter what you are saving for. We put together this list of 4 Ways to Save Money for Traveling to help you stash away more cash so you can travel better, longer, and more often. It will take some effort and won’t necessarily be easy, but having the extra savings to be able to travel more, better, and longer will certainly be worth it in the end. Now, check out these ways to save money to travel more! 1. Get a Second Job This is a fairly obvious way…
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20 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Granada, Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, and Sevilla are the three most-visited cities in Spain, but the smaller, and maybe more even more beautiful, Granada is not far behind them. Granada is a gorgeous city in Andalusia in Southern Spain that has an incredible mix of architectural styles given the different groups who have ruled it throughout history. If you are visiting Spain and trying to decide which cities to travel to, make sure Granada is high up on your list. We hope these 20 photos will make you want to visit Granada, Spain! Check out these 8 Must-Eat Foods in Spain! Want to…
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7 Programs for Teaching English in Spain
We know that trying to find the best program to teach English in Spain can be a bit daunting, especially when starting out. This breakdown of 7 Programs for Teaching English in Spain will help you find the one that is the right fit for you! 1. Auxiliares de Conversacion – North American Language and Culture Assistants The Auxilares de Conversación Program is by far the most popular program for teaching English in Spain. However, that does not necessarily make it the best program. It, like every other program, has its ups and downs. Through the Auxiliares de Conversación Program,…
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Useful Gifts for the Traveler on Your List
It’s that time of year again people! You are out trying to find great gifts for everyone on your list. You want something unique, but also something that the person you are giving the gift to will actually use. Well, you’re in luck! We have the complete list of gifts for the traveler on your list! To make this list of gifts for people who love traveling a little easier to read, we’ve broken it up into different sections: technology, photography, for the home, luggage, and general travel items. Travel Technology Gifts Anker Power Core Charger This little portable charger…
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7 Reasons Slovakia Needs to Be on Your Next Europe Trip
Slovakia is definitely not at the top of most travelers’ lists when it comes to traveling around Europe. In fact, we’d bet that it usually is not even on the list to begin with or is one of the first to get cut when narrowing things down. We are here to tell you to stop! And include Slovakia on your next trip to Europe, especially if you are traveling around Eastern Europe. Haven’t convinced you yet? Hopefully these 7 reasons will show you why Slovakia needs to be on your next Europe trip. 1. History Let’s start with Slovakia’s history…
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One Week Itinerary for Belize
Belize is a very small and often overlooked country in Central America. It’s not the most popular travel destination, but it should definitely be more popular than it is because this little country offers so much to travelers: jungle, adventure, delicious cuisine, and beaches. What more could you want out of a vacation to Central America? Aside from what it offers, Belize is a very safe travel destination and the primary language spoken is English if that’s important to you. So now that you have decided to visit Belize on your next trip, where should you go?! Well, check out…
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Where We’ve Been and Why We Haven’t Written in a While
We know it’s been a while since we last wrote a blog post, and we apologize. As so often happens, life gets in the way. This past summer was not one of those travel-filled summers we have come to love. In fact, it was a very difficult summer for a multitude of reasons, and we had to take a difficult look in the mirror and make some decisions that were best for us financially and emotionally over what maybe we really wanted to do. Our plan over the past year was to move from Milwaukee to another city in the…
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20 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Portland
Portland, Oregon is a must-visit for people who love food, beer, and all things weird. The Pacific Northwest city is often overshadowed by bigger, more popular cities like Seattle and San Francisco, but Portland is worth a visit of its own. It has its own unique vibe and balances a small town atmosphere with big city amenities. We hope that these 20 photos will make you want to visit Portland on your next trip to the Pacific Northwest. Interested in traveling to Portland? Don’t forget to check out all MY Travel BF’s recommendations for a trip to Portland! Have you…
