Travel
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12 Free or Cheap Things You Must Do in Chicago
Exploring a new city these days isn’t cheap: There are vacation rentals to pay for, restaurants to explore, and museum fees to fork over. But every city — including Chicago — offers its locals and visitors options for free (or deeply discounted)…
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15 Expert Secrets to Stress-Free Flying
From booking a ticket to getting through security to the flight itself (especially with Covid-19 concerns), air travel has become a lot less fun. So Cheapism reached out to air travel experts for their best tips on each step of…
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20 Ways to Save Money on Gas for Your RV
Exploring in a recreational vehicle can be a memorable and budget-friendly way to travel — costing 21% to 64% less than other types of vacation travel for a family of four, according to a study some years back. As budget-friendly…
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15 Best Dude Ranches for Escaping the Crowds This Summer
America’s many dude ranches were always about digital detoxing, unplugging, escaping the crowds, and leaving the big, mean world’s stress in the dust — dust that is kicked up by horses. Now those ranches have an added benefit from their…
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The Best Budget-Friendly RV Campgrounds in Every State
Traveling in an RV means a homey and budget-friendly vacation. Many campgrounds charge no more than $50 a night, and many offer resort-like amenities. We combed through TripAdvisor, RV park reviews, and campgrounds’ own review pages to find under-the-radar destinations…
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55 Surprising Facts About America’s Beaches
Think you know all there is to know about America’s beaches? Think again. From UFOs and green sand to nude sunbathers and wild horses, the beaches of the United States contain a diversity of attractions almost as varied as its…
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Beautiful Short-Haul RV Trips for a Memorable Summer Weekend
Recreation vehicles might conjure images of weeks on the road during cross-country treks checking out America’s many RV parks. But you don’t need to block out a month to enjoy…
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The Best Museum Gift Shops Across America
Not all gift shops are created equal. Wander around most of them, and you’ll likely find hokey keychains or branded T-shirts, but some shops go the extra mile — so much…
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These Are the Worst (and Best) States for Camping
What makes a location an ideal camping destination? Beautiful views are certainly part of it, but that’s not all. In a 2022 study, the site Lawn Love ranked each state…
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The 20 Safest Big Cities in the U.S.
Violence may seem like an omnipresent concern for cities in America, but its prevalence varies dramatically depending on where you live. While worrying rates of violent crime besiege some communities,…
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33 Amazing 5-Ingredient Recipes for Cooking in a Camper
Just because you’re traveling on the road with limited kitchen space doesn’t mean you have to forgo delicious home-cooked meals. Based on tips from RV lifestyler Susan Teich and blogs…
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Best Road Trip Apps to Help Plan and Save on Your Vacation
There’s nothing more American than throwing a cooler in your car and hitting the open road. But whether it’s finding cheap gas or navigating the interstate, road tripping isn’t always…
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Things You Didn’t Know About the Summer Solstice
So you’ve heard of the summer solstice but you’re still not sure what it’s about? Read on for some facts and trivia about how the arrival of summer is —…
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Elon Musk’s Starlink Launches RV Internet Service; Cruise Line Signals an Interest
If the open road is calling but you need to stay connected, take note: SpaceX has launched a new service that will bring roaming internet coverage to anyone living their…
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The Best Lakes in All 50 States
Even in land-locked states there are plenty of inexpensive spots for swimming, boating, and other aquatic adventures, and not all are crowd magnets. Here are some of the top lakes…
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28 Historic Ships That You Can Actually Sail Aboard
There’s a romance and adventurousness to old-time sailing you just don’t get from chic modern cruise liners. Thankfully, the travel industry provides plenty of opportunities to recreate and learn about…
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Best Cities and Worst Cities for a Staycation
As gas prices continue soaring and inflation keeps getting pumped up, many of us are reevaluating our travel plans for the summer — opting for staycations over vacations. But which…
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12 Small Towns Known for Being LGBTQ-Friendly
Do a quick search online for “gay-friendly travel,” and you’ll find the usual suspects — New York City, Chicago, Palm Springs, Miami — but there are plenty of smaller cities…
