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  • Frugal Monkey’s Web Wrap

    We might be past Hump Day, but the weekend still feels like it’s a lifetime away. You might not have a great getaway planned to escape the real world, but you can fantasize about one with these awesome travel blogs and excellent tourism articles.

    • A Little Story … The Origins of Chocolate and Effects of Grassroots Tourism @ A Little Adrift – In this incredible post blogger Shannon O’Donnell shares the story of her recent stay in Silico Creek, Panama. To many it’s a small speck on a map, but for Shannon it represented an opportunity to learn about the indigenous culture and the cacao beans that sustain them. Her post reveals a very different side of Panama than the one that spring breakers see!
    • Budget Travelers Sandbox – When she left the corporate world at the turn of the century, Nancie intended to take a year-long sabbatical. She’s been traveling ever since. She recounts her adventures in her blog posts, which include her weekly visual postcards on Travel Photo Thursdays.
    • An Adventurer’s Guide to Turkey @ Maiden Voyage – Turkey’s beaches might encourage you to kick back and relax, but the country also has an adventurous. This blog article profiles some of the country’s best sites, including the hot springs of Pamukkale and the ruins of Ephesus.
    • Wandering Trader – Marcello Arrambide has travelled the world for the last four years. It’s given him the chance to visit all seven continents and around 80 countries. All those adventures give him plenty to draw from when crafting his blog posts, which jump around the world showcasing its best attractions, from the Colosseum in Rome to the pier at Nantucket Island.
    • Tips for Visiting Thermal Pools in Iceland @ Kaleidoscope Wanderings – When the mercury dips in Iceland, a swim in its thermal pools is a great way to thaw out. This post details how to find a thermal pool near you, what to bring, and how to get the most from your visit.

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  • Frugal Monkey’s Web Wrap

    Are you sick of staring out the window and seeing the same old thing? Maybe it’s time that you planned a getaway! The world is your oyster, but frugal travelers know they can’t see everything at once. These travel blogs and recent online articles should help you settle on your next dream destination.

    • Unique Places to Drink in Milwaukee @ Art of Adventuring – Michael Tieso showcases the best watering holes in Wisconsin’s largest city in this informative post. He also reminds us that drinking in Milwaukee is pretty inexpensive, so even frugal travelers can afford to indulge in a few bar brewskies while they’re visiting.
    • My Beautiful Adventures – Chinese medicine and travel photojournalism are a curious mix, but Andi Perullo de Ledesma seems to make them work on her blog. Her photos are top notch, especially the snaps she recently posted from her trip to Miami. But it’s her personal touch, whether she’s sharing stories about her other career or answering reader questions, that sets Andi’s blog apart.
    • Poolside in Provence: Relaxing at the Gorgeous Infinity Pool at Terre Blanche @ Travelogged – Reading through this blog post has made us so envious. We’d be thrilled to just visit this stunning pool overlooking Provence as Liz Borod Wright did, let alone score a free stay at the five-star Terre Blanche resort! We’re sure drooling over the photos rates a very distant second to swimming in this picturesque pool.
    • Travel Cuts – The Travel Cuts blog might be targeted at student travelers making the most of their gap years, but there’s plenty of articles here to interest frugal travelers of any age. The blog is an offshoot of the Travel Cuts business, which looks to get young Canadians out seeing the world without breaking the bank. It offers details of exciting events and youth-focused attractions, as well as general travel tips for anyone on a budget.
    • Visiting Australia as Single Travelers @ Australia Rocky Travel – A solo trip to Australia can sound daunting, but the team from Australia Rocky Travel insists you don’t need to wait until you’re coupled up to discover Down Under. This post encourages singles to step outside their comfort zone and stay in Australia without breaking the bank or letting loneliness set in.

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  • Frugal Monkey’s Web Wrap

    It’s Hump Day, so chances are you’re mindlessly surfing the internet looking for anything more interesting than the work you’re supposed to be doing. Never fear, Frugal Monkey’s latest web wrap is here! Read on to discover the travel blogs and articles that are well worth reading!

    • The Wonders of Ravenna @ Velvet Escape – Before we read this article, the tiny Italian town of Ravenna wasn’t even on our radar. After seeing pictures of its stunning mosaics and delicious food, we’re desperate to witness it for ourselves. This article gives a fascinating insight into this largely unknown gem.
    • Adventurous Kate – Adventurous Kate certainly lives up to her name. She’s been shipwrecked in Indonesia, got naked in Instanbul’s baths, and become an extra in a terrible German film. Her focus on affordable accommodation, food, and attractions should appeal to other frugal jetsetters. With her plans to visit Dubai and Japan in coming weeks, we can expect more exciting tales from this full-time traveler.
    • “Who Goes There?” You Asked, I Answered: Five Not-So-Popular Travel Destinations @ Runaway Juno – Are you sick of reading about the same old tourist hotspots? If you answered yes, this post is for you. It offers new travel inspiration in unlikely places like the Spanish city of Figures and New York’s capital, Albany. The “must visit” list is a handy resource if you do decide to take the path less traveled.
    • Vagabondish – Vagabondish is so crammed with useful information that it’s impossible to pick just one post. Articles like “9 Tips to Make Sure Museums and Galleries are Never Boring” and “Surviving the Suburbs: An Unconventional Travel Guide” offer useable information with a sense of humor.
    • Breakfasts in Nepal – Best in the World? @ The Longest Way Home – They might not have the reputation of English fry-ups, but Dave at The Longest Way Home insists the breakfasts in Nepal are amongst the world’s best. Looking at the photos, it’s hard to disagree with him. His post explains where to find great breakfasts, what to order, and how to enjoy it.

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  • Frugal Monkey’s Web Wrap

    When the slog of the working week gets you down, it’s easy to fantasize about getting away from it all by browsing When the slog of the working week gets you down, it’s easy to fantasize about getting away from it all by browsing through some of the best travel websites online. That’s definitely what we’ve been doing! Here are the most recent articles and blogs that have us itching to pack our bags.

    • 6 Destinations Made More Popular By Celebrities @ Gadler – You wear details of their lives in the gossip rags, now you can stay where they stay! Gadler profiles six locales that have become holiday hot spots thanks to your favorite celebrities. We can’t promise you’ll see any stars when you visit these celebrity hideaways, but it might be the closest you’ll come to living the life of George Clooney or Jay-Z!
    • Travel with a Mate – Travel bloggers and writers from all over the world come together on Travel with a Mate. The range of contributors means the post quality does vary, but it also ensures there’s a steady stream of new travel articles to enjoy.
    • Sand Boarding Namibia: Chicks Dig Scars … Right? @ Brendan’s Adventures – Call us crazy, but sand boarding in Namibia is now officially on our to-do list. Sure, blogging Brendan ended up with a row of stitches after his African adventure, but he was still keen to repeat the experience. Perhaps minus the pain!
    • Do It While You’re Young – If you’re looking for travel inspiration, this blog deserved to be bookmarked. It’s all about those dream vacations, from hitting the casinos of Las Vegas to the castles of Ireland. It’s also pretty realistic about what the Average Joe can afford too. A recent post called “Make Your Dream Vacation a Reality” is essential reading for anyone on a budget.
    • Balancing Technology and Social Experiences While Traveling Abroad @ Traveldudes – Okay, so this isn’t a post that inspires us to get away, but it’s so thought-provoking that it had to make our web roundup. As the face of travel continues to change in the digital age, this article makes some insightful points about getting the balance right.

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  • Frugal Monkey’s Web Wrap

    With the United States celebrating its independence today, it makes sense to look at the great travel destinations in our own backyard with our latest Web Wrap. It’s often most affordable to travel interstate rather than venturing abroad after all! Read on to discover the local blogs and homegrown stories we’ve loved online in the last two weeks.

    • Technomadia – Cherie and Chris are living the dream as self-proclaimed technomads, a couple who works from their RV as they travel across the United States with their faithful cat Kiki. Read about the places they visit and the ways they make their nomadic lifestyle work.
    • SeaWorld Orlando’s Newest Attraction Opens @ What a Trip! Nancy D. Brown recently visited SeaWorld Orlando to check out one of its biggest new attractions in years, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin. Nancy describes all the features of this new icy exhibition and offers tips for making the most of your visit.
    • The Q Family Adventures – After traveling to Thailand last year, the Q family has decided to tighten its belt and opt for an old-fashioned road trip across America. Over the next few weeks they’re traveling from their home in Georgia to Indianapolis, Niagara Falls, Toronto, New York City, and Philadelphia. They recently posted about their trip to Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave National Park, and they assure us there are more virtual postcards from the road to come.
    • Space Acorn @ Atlas Obscura – Atlas Obscura is worth bookmarking if you want to discover a country’s oddities. Kecksburg, Pennsylvania doesn’t have a lot to entice tourists, except for its Space Acorn. This unusual monument was erected in honor of a UFO that locals swear crashed in the local woods way back in 1965.
    • Alaska TravelGram – Alaska is arguably one of the most beautiful parts of the United States. Scott McMurren is an Anchorage resident with 30 years’ experience in the travel business, most of it in his home state. Log on to read his posts and listen to his podcasts about this stunning state.

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  • Frugal Monkey’s Web Wrap – 23 May 2013

    As we haul ourselves through to the year’s halfway point, vacation season seems dauntingly far away. Thank goodness for these great travel blogs and online articles that encourage us to take little getaways in our minds even when we can’t take time off!

    • Complete Guide to Family Volunteer Vacations @ Go Green Travel Green – We all know volunteering is a great way to see the world and really immerse yourself in another culture. But have you ever thought of taking the kids along? This article details the questions you need to ask to decide whether a volunteering vacation is right for your family, and some great volunteer organizations that can help you make it happen.
    • Virtual Wayfarer – Everything on this travel blog is first rate, but the weekly travel photo is our favorite feature. The most recent shows an unfortunate looking street performer caught in a downpour in the historic part of Perugia. While everyone else is huddled under umbrellas, he has no choice but to wait until the storm passes! The image captures a quirky moment in time so beautifully.
    • Photo Essay: Faces of Bhutan @ LL World Travel – They say the best way to understand a place is by learning about its people. So it makes sense that travel blogger Lisa has chosen to capture images of the children of Bhutan, rather than the desination’s landmarks, for this moving photo essay.
    • The Professional Hobo – Travel needn’t be an occasional thing if you follow the philosophy of Nora Dunn, who’s also known as the Professional Hobo. In 2006 she decided to sell her financial planning business and all her worldly goods to fund global travel. In 2007 she started to explore the world, and she’s been doing it ever since. Learn how she travels full-time in a financially sustainable way in this insightful blog.

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  • Frugal Monkey’s Web Wrap – 9 May 2013

    With the weather warming up, we’re all spending less time online and more time enjoying the sunshine. But that’s no excuse for failing to check in with some of the best travel blogs and articles online. So you don’t need to spend hours wading through them, we’ve rounded up some of the best.

    • Hostelling with Kids in Germany @ Travel Mamas – Farrah Ritter reminds us that backpacking isn’t just for college kids on gap years and aging hippies with this informative article. Read about her experiences staying at hostels in Germany with her brood in tow. Her tips for finding the right hostel for your family are priceless for frugal travelers. Who would have thought backpackers’ hostels could be so family-friendly?
    • Migrationology – Get your tastebuds watering at Migrationology, a blog which focuses on the best street food from around the globe. Creator Mark Wiens is based in Thailand so the blog features many dishes from this nation, but it also touches on other local delicacies from Asia and the rest of the world. A recent post about catfish curry made us salivate, but we’re not so sure about the fried tongue!
    • Travel Taiwan: Shalun Beach in Danshui, Taipei @ My Several Worlds – We love a story about a hidden vacation gem. Veering off the tourist path is a great way to save cash and avoid the crowds. After reading Carrie Kellenberger’s article, we can’t wait to catch some waves at this local Thai secret.
    • MomsMinivan – Laurel Smith bills herself as the Road Trip Mom, a frugal traveler who loves hitting the road with her kids in tow. Of course, taking the brood on vacation isn’t always easy, but her travel games, activities, and tips should make your next journey run a little smoother!
    • Budget Travel for Girlfriends – Traveling on the Cheap @ Traveling Mamas – Julia Rosien of GoGirlfriend.com recently wrote a guest post for Traveling Mamas to promote GoGirlfriend.com’s budget travel month of April. It’s so convenient to have these great posts rounded up in one handy entry. We particularly liked the information on staying cash positive on vacation and the hidden costs of cruising.

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  • Frugal Monkey’s Web Wrap – 11 April 2013

    As we haul ourselves to the end of the working week, we can’t help daydreaming about a getaway. We’d much rather be sunning ourselves on a tranquil beach or hiking a majestic mountain range than facing another nine to five. If you have itchy feet too, look to these great travel blogs and articles for inspiration.

    • Best Places to Find Free Entertainment and Cultural Activities in Hawaii @ Go Visit Hawaii – Frugal travellers often resist the lure of Hawaii’s beaches because the tropical state has a reputation for being expensive. However the Go Visit Hawaii blog assures us there are plenty of places in the state to find free entertainment and soak up some local country. We love the way the article clearly lists free attractions from each of the most popular islands.
    • Hole in the Donut – Don’t make us pick just one recent entry that’s wowed us. Frankly everything about this blog makes us want to pack our bags, whether it’s Barbara Weibel’s photos of French artisan cheeses or her tale of leaving behind a successful but soul-sucking career to go backpacking.
    • Jaipur – The Pink City @ Go Backpacking – We love the images of Jaipur in this informative article. The rosy Hawa Mahal and half-submerged Jal Mahal look especially impressive, and we’re sure they’re even better in person. It seems there are enough historical sites in Jaipur to entertain any frugal traveler. After all, it’s often free or close to free to visit such landmarks! This is definitely a city we want to discover more about.
    • Uncornered Market – If your dream destination is one you haven’t discovered yet, Uncornered Market is worth checking out. Rather than visiting popular tourist hotspots, husband and wife team Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott prefer exploring underappreciated offbeat locations. Recent posts showing some major love to New Zealand will inspire you to visit the Land of the Long White Cloud.
    • Free and Affordable Foodie Experiences in the Napa Valley @ Peter Greenberg.com – The Napa Valley is another destination that frugal travelers usually give a wide berth. While the Michelin-star restaurants and high-priced vineyards can drain your finances quickly, Peter Greenberg alerts us to some more money-savvy options that are just as delicious. The thought of Solbar’s slow-roasted pig shoulder, which is made for sharing at $38, is making us drool.
    • Neon_Internet_Cafe_open_24_hoursCelebrating a Greek Easter: Candles & Fireworks @ Europe UpClose – Ruth Kozak reminds us that Easter isn’t all bunnies and chocolate eggs with her look at the Greek traditions alive on the island of Patmos. Now this is a place we want to celebrate the holidays!

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  • Frugal Monkey’s Web Wrap – 27 March 2013

    As we race towards Easter, it’s the perfect time to stop and reflect on the world around us. And for us here at Frugal Monkey, that means taking a look at some fabulous travel blogs! Read on to discover what’s made our latest Web Wrap!

    • Available Light @ Canada’s Adventure Couple – Deb and Dave don’t just know a thing or two about adventure traveling. They’re also very skilled photographers. In the latest in their series of travel photography tutorials, they show us how to make the most of the available light in our locations. Use their tips and you’ll have impressive looking vacation snaps without paying for a professional’s services!
    • Fluent in Three Months – We’re intrigued by Benny the Irish Polygot, a jovial jetsetter who does his level best to learn the languages of his global destinations in the shortest time possible! His latest challenge is learning Polish in just five hours. Can he do it? We’ll be tuning in to find out!
    • The Most Amazing Church I’ve Ever Seen & Can’t Show You @ Wandering Earl – If there was ever a post to pique our curiosity, it’s this one. Church rules forbade Earl from snapping any more than the exterior of the Church of San Juan. Without any photos, he does his best to describe the church’s incredible interior. He does well. And now we want to see it for ourselves.
    • Travel with a Purpose @ Wanderlust & Lipstick – Angela Dollar serves up a travel blog that isn’t afraid to tackle the big issues. She’s an environmentalist, a feminist, and an altruist, and that might just be skimming the surface. Her opinionated posts have such drive; they’ll really make you think.
    • Photo Memories from the Grand Canyon @ Gone with the Family – Lisa and her brood have us wanting to head to Arizona after this photo-heavy post. The images of the rugged American natural wonder are simply stunning, and the bullet-point facts at the bottom of the article are really useful.

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  • Frugal Monkey’s Web Wrap – 15 March 2013

    With the working week winding down, it’s the perfect time to look back at the travel articles and budget blogs that have caught our eyes over the last two weeks. Read on to see Frugal Monkey’s latest online highlights.

        • Go, See, Write – Michael Hodson set off in 2008 with aims of circling the world without ever leaving the ground. Sixteen months later he achieved his goal, but that doesn’t mean he put away his suitcases. Well and truly bitten by the travel bug, Hodson continues to log his adventures in Go, See, Write. It’s better written than many sites in the blogosphere, and its mix of exciting photographers and videos beautifully complement the words.
        • Road Trips – The Ultimate Planning Guide @ Y Travel Blog – When Caz and Craig Makepeace say they’ve compiled the ultimate guide to planning road trips, they mean it. The couple have a young family, so they know how to save money on the road. The packing and pre-departure checklists are also invaluable. Make sure you download our top 10 free road trip apps before you set off!
        • Tourist 2 Townie – In 2009, Gareth was a well-paid marketing director living the American Dream in sunny Southern California. But on one fateful afternoon, “the beer lost its taste and the view lost its inspiration”, so Gareth booked a one-way ticket to Buenos Aires. His travel blog follows his attempts to go from tourist to townie, or to make the transition from ordinary vacationer to part of the Latin American communities he visits. Plenty of videos and frequent updates make this blog worth bookmarking.
        • Maybe This Groupon Deal Wasn’t a Deal at All @ Christopher Elliott – Before you jump on that too-good-to-be-true vacation package, perhaps you’d better read this article. It shines a light on the downsides of popular group buying websites and their deals.
        • Mommy Poppins – New York City can sap your finances, but this great family-friendly blog showcases the Big Apple’s budget-friendly side. It’s targeted at locals, but families visiting the area will find its information invaluable. We particularly like the regular weekend guides crammed with free and fun things to do across the five boroughs.

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