15 Easy Ways To Save Money in Iceland: How to Travel to Iceland on a Budget (And Save More Than $300!)

It’s no secret that Iceland is an expensive country. Like, “25 dollars for a basic hamburger and 8 dollars for a magnet” expensive. In fact, Iceland was probably the most expensive country out of the 50-ish or so countries that I’ve traveled to so far. I know that probably isn’t the best way to start a blog post about saving money in  Iceland, but it’s better to figure it out sooner than later :P 

… But it doesn’t have to be that way! 

I flew out to Iceland, braced the freezing -5C temperatures, and spent money on completely unnecessary stuff — so that you don’t have to! Learn from my mistakes as I present to you: the 15 Easiest Ways to Save Money in Iceland.

Ready? Let’s go! 

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The Ultimate Ukraine Bucket List: 30+ Things To Do, Eat, and See in Eastern Europe’s Biggest Hidden Gem

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What can I do in Ukraine? What are some of the best things to do in Ukraine?

As someone born in this country, I get this question a lot — especially from friends and acquaintances who haven’t traveled to this region and only saw Ukraine on the recent news. 

Whether you’re a Ukrainian resident or a visiting tourist, there are so many things to do and see in this country of contrasts. From majestic canyons that rival the Grand Canyon to modern and colorful sculptures in Artist’s Alley… from hilarious comedy performances in Odessa to the tragic history of Chernobyl… and from tasting some of the best chocolate in the country to burning calories walking up Potemkin stairs, Ukraine has so much to offer!

Add a sprinkle of delicious food, breathtaking nature, traditional alcohol, and friendly locals — and you have the perfect recipe for the 30+ ultimate things to do in Ukraine. 

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ГИД ПО ЧЕРНОВЦАМ: Где Остановится, Чем Заняться, и Где Поесть в Самом Прекрасном Городе Украины

Черновцы – одно из моих любимых мест на Земле – не потому, что я здесь родилась, а потому, что это одна из самых хорошо сохранившихся жемчужин Украины.  😉

Это идеальное место, чтобы почувствовать Украину, ведь здесь есть все, что нужно путешественнику: достаточно маленький, чтобы легко ориентироваться, но и достаточно большой, чтобы провести один или два дня;  множество кафе и ресторанов, где можно попробовать блюда местной кухни; и находится недалеко от других туристических городов Украины, таких как Львов, Ивано-Франковск и Карпатские горы. 

Чем занятся в Черновцах? Где самые лучшее кафе в Черновцах? Все это (и даже больше!) вы узнаете в этом гиде по Черновцам.

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CHERNIVTSI TRAVEL GUIDE: Where to Stay, What to Do, and More In Ukraine’s Best City


Chernivtsi is one of my favorite places on Earth – not because I was born here, but because it’s one of the best-kept hidden gems in Ukraine. 😉

It’s the perfect place to get a taste of Ukraine because it has everything a traveler needs: small enough to navigate easily but large enough to spend one or two days; plenty of cafes and restaurants to get a taste of local cuisine; and close to other tourist cities in Ukraine such as Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and the Carpathian Mountains.
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JURMALA TRAVEL GUIDE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRAVELING TO LATVIA’S BEST SEASIDE RESORT

When you think of the Baltic countries, a sunny beach doesn’t exactly come to mind, does it? 

While most travelers might think of the rainy skies in Tallinn or cold wind blowing through Lithuania (it’s purported to be the coldest capital in the EU!), they’re missing out on one of the biggest hidden gems in Latvia: Jurmala!

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17 Things You NEED To Know About Traveling to Sweden: What To Do (And NOT To Do!)

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Have an upcoming trip to Sweden and don’t know where to start? No worries – I’m here for ya! 

After my trip to Sweden, I fell in love with the country and wanted others to have the same experience, which is why I wrote up these quick and easy Sweden travel tips. Here you’ll find places to visit in Sweden, what to do and not to do, and how to get the most of your visit.

Let’s check it out!

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