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How I Travel to Expensive Places for Cheap

December 1, 2017 48 Comments
How I Travel to Expensive Places for Cheap

A few months ago, out of curiosity, I decided to look up the cash price of our upcoming honeymoon flights. $6,989?! Multiply that by two because my husband’s also coming on the honeymoon (duh). So, almost $14,000 total. And at the risk of sounding like a jerk, the flights would be even more expensive since […]

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A Family Trip to Hawaii for Less Than $2000 Total

June 28, 2017 18 Comments
Black Sand Beach in Maui

When we were in Hawaii this spring, my mom bought a $12 coconut from a “local fruit stand.” Yeah, the rest of the family teased her for it the entire week. Especially since a few days later she discovered another one for only $5. When most people think of Hawaii, they think “expensive.” And they […]

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Travel Hacking Hawaii: How I Booked Four Flights to Maui for $45

May 4, 2017 28 Comments
How to Fly to Hawaii for Practically Free

Last August I asked my mom if she wanted to go to Hawaii. She quickly shook her head no, “Too expensive.” “Don’t worry about the money, Mom. I’ll take care of the tickets,” I told her. A few weeks later, I booked four flights worth $3,800 for only $45. As I’m writing this right now, […]

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