Destinations
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Top 13 Regions for Value Wines Around the World
It’s no secret among wine connoisseurs that certain regions stand out for the exceptional value of their wines. With a little bit of guidance and insider info, you too can enjoy the bounty. Cheapism.com compiled a list of regions around…
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Cheers on the Cheap: 25 Happy Hours in LA
Los Angeles is a fun city with a lively eating and drinking scene, and if you know where to look, you can partake on the cheap. While many places charge a full markup on food and drinks, there are gems…
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10 Fascinating Places for Urban Explorers
“Urban exploration” means discovering and investigating abandoned urban locations. These secret places are often forgotten, always interesting, and offer a unique window onto the history of a neighborhood or a city. The rush of exploring a place that may have…
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How to Find Free Summer Concerts in 15 Cities
After a brutal winter, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the warm weather. Many cities across the country are happy to accommodate by hosting free and cheap concerts, shows, plays, and more in municipal parks. From big names to…
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12 Incredible Free Zoos
A trip to the zoo combines fun in the sun with interactive learning about exotic animals, native species, and environmental conservation. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, hobby ecologist, or just an animal lover, a day at the zoo belongs on…
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Free Summer Events in Each State
Whether you want to stay cool indoors at an art gallery or head out for live music and fireworks, there are lots of free things to do all over the country this summer. Cheapism.com has rounded up some of the…
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20 Amazing Hikes in the U.S.
The benefits of hiking … let us count the ways: a sense of adventure, connection with the great outdoors, an excuse to exercise, time away from it all. But some…
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10 Cheap Summer Vacations for Students
Traveling as a student is both pain and gain. Between student loans and not working full time, students generally need to pinch every penny and live on seriously small budgets,…
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50 Scenic Campgrounds Under $20 in Every State
Camp sites are getting expensive. Spend up to $50 a night and all you get are loud neighbors, a picnic bench, and a fire pit. Glamorous camping (aka glamping) might…
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11 Hot International Destinations for Budget Travelers
It may be tempting to revisit a favorite spot on your next trip out of the country. Perhaps you enjoy exploring the ruins of Rome or partying the night away…
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6 Tips to Save Big at SXSW and Other Music Festivals
It’s hard to believe, with arctic temperatures pummeling most of the United States, that the spring and summer music festival season is almost here. As any budget-conscious music fan knows,…
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Get Away for Cheap this Winter
Hopefully by now you’ve had a chance to unwind a bit from the holidays and get back into the old routine. But if you haven’t enjoyed enough R&R you may…
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Cheap and Quick Fall Getaway Tips
Fall is one of the best times of year to travel. The season arrives after the busy summer travel months and before the holiday travel rush. Moreover, much of the…
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Vacations on a Budget
It’s about that time of year when all manner of advertisements trumpeting budget vacation ideas become too loud to ignore. After months of working hard, you may be eager to…
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How to Attend the Summer Olympics on a Budget
London is one of the most expensive places in the world, and with thousands descending upon the city this summer for the 2012 Olympic Games, prices will only climb higher.…
