The Cheap Route

Ever Wonder How Venice Works?

Mike — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:40:30 +0000

Venice, Italy is one of the most fascinating, beautiful, and complicated cities in the world. The city is in a permanent battle with mother nature, trying to prevent their land from being stolen back by that which makes it so remarkable, the water that surrounds it. This video is a bit dorky, but it gives [...]

A Budget Travelers Guide To Nice

Guest — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:13:59 +0000

Many associate Nice with all the glitz and glamour of the red carpet and the neighbouring Cannes Film Festival. But for the majority of us not on a celebrity budget, Nice will glimmer just as brightly for those looking to book a low-cost holiday. Food The summer is a wonderful time to visit Nice; the [...]

Casa de las Conchas: Salamanca, Spain

Casey — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:04:05 +0000

The Casa de las Conchas should be on your list of things to check out in Salamanca, Spain. The Old City of Salamanca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and while the Shell Wall isn’t specifically, it’s centrally located and definitely worth a brief stop for at least a picture. The Casa de las Conchas [...]

Travel Insurance For Dummies

Mike — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:59:54 +0000

“When should I buy travel insurance?” This questions plagues the mind of inexperienced travelers around the world. All the big travel search engines love to pound it into our heads scaring us into thinking if we don’t buy it we could be making a mistake. Truth is, maybe you are, but this is a question [...]

Salty Meets Fresh: Playa Langosta and Estuary, Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Casey — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:54:23 +0000

Playa Langosta is a strip of beaches and rocky coast just south of the resort town of Tamarindo in Costa Rica. The shore is lined with resorts and bed and breakfasts, but most are removed enough from the beach, behind dense foliage, that the beach retains an unmolested feel. Playa Langosta can get pretty crowded [...]

Advice For 1 Week Trip To SE Asia

Mike — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:39:03 +0000

Q. I am going to SE Asia for spring break, will be there a week. Going to Vietnam and Cambodia, but do you think that is enough time? In Cambodia I just want to go to Angkor Wat, how many days there do you recommend? And what do you think about Vietnam? South? North? Penny [...]

Awesome Yosemite Timelapse Video

Mike — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:22:21 +0000

The National Park of Yosemite has been captivating visitors for years, it’s mystique and beauty can’t be properly portrayed by photos or videos. From the world famous half dome, to its amazing waterfalls, to the star filled skies, Yosemite is a must visit for any visitor to California. This is one of the best Yosemite [...]

Bare your Neck to the Blade of a Communist Barber In Trinidad, Cuba

Casey — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:46:01 +0000

There is no better place to test how deep the political tensions run between the US and Cuba than sitting in a barber chair in Cuba with your neck under a straight razor. Luckily, the universal right to get a shave and a haircut trumps political tension and I was able to get a shave [...]

The Milky Way Galaxy Over El Teide, Spain

Mike — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:43:33 +0000

Found this cool timelapse video on Vimeo the other day. I had never heard of El Teide, but apparently its the tallest mountain in Spain, located on the largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife. The video is mostly of the sky but also has some nature shots and is worth watching. This is not the [...]

America’s Best New Year’s Destinations

Guest — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:56:33 +0000

You may have already switched that calendar to 2012 but that doesn’t mean your New Year’s Eve planning is over. It’s never too soon to start planning for next year to avoid that dreaded week. You know, the week before New Year’s Eve when everyone starts asking the same question: “What are your New Year’s [...]