Pop on those comfy shoes. Locals and tourists alike can learn much about a place by pounding the pavement. Free walking tours offer an up-close — and thrifty — way to experience a new city and sometimes even create a…
Ah, spring. Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, kites are flying, and seasonal festivals are packed with people who’ve been cooped up inside for far too long. Few places offer a more authentic springtime experience than small towns celebrating their…
There are always deals to be had and ways to get to a dream destination such as Ireland — but the place isn’t typically known as a budget destination; if you need to partake in many of its most popular…
Finding a vacation destination that’s both budget friendly and not overrun by crowds is no small feat, particularly at a time when overtourism is becoming increasingly problematic for some of the world’s most iconic destinations. With these two challenges in…
It’s been a long stretch since the holidays, and spring break has never looked sweeter. For some much-needed time off from work and school, there are plenty of family-friendly spring break destinations stateside and abroad that exist outside of the…
The top travel destinations have so much to offer that visitors keep coming back again and again. Think Greece, with its countless ancient monuments and thousands of picturesque islands; Italy, with its art-filled cities; and India, a country so vast…
The arrival of spring often inspires wanderlust as we shake off the chill of winter, but finding an affordable destination to plan an escape can sometimes be a challenge. Thankfully…
Few people know the world better than travel bloggers, particularly when it comes to places that can be visited on the cheap. So, Cheapism tapped bloggers for their recommendations regarding…
Sunscreen is not required, and there’s no need to invest in a pool of your own. Whether it’s 60 degrees and raining or 0 degrees and snowing, there’s an indoor…
A beach getaway doesn’t have to cost a small fortune. There are plenty of hotels and resorts around the country and the globe for that matter where prices are $150…
Thanks to continual advances in technology, as well as the emergence of new trends and the impact of global changes, each year brings an evolution in the travel experience. The…
When temperatures drop and snow blankets the ground, satisfy a vitamin D craving on the cheap by hopping a plane to a sunny domestic destination, or perhaps even a Caribbean…
Disney fanatics know their favorite parks are always undergoing changes big and small — so many that they can be hard for all but the most dedicated mouse watchers to…
Some states transform into frozen paradises every winter that ice skating enthusiasts can’t resist. But no matter where you live, you’re probably not far from an amazing rink or arena…
Every year, a fresh crop of sensational hotels pops up across the globe. From a family-friendly Hawaiian resort to a wine lover’s paradise to a newly renovated Palace of Versailles…
You just can’t see it all. However curious and completist we all sometimes get as tourists, there are certain places that are forbidden, if not plain impossible, to visit, whether…
There’s no time like the present to begin planning 2020 travel. Cheapism asked the online travel company Hipmunk to analyze its flight booking data and identify destinations that will be…
Hotel bars often conjure up images of stuffy, old lounges filled with businessmen buying overpriced drinks before heading to bed. But there’s been a renewed appreciation for the hotel bar…