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Visit Churchill, Manitoba: The Arctic on a Budget

Happy International Polar Bear Day!! In celebration of this conservation awareness day, perhaps you find yourself planning a trip the Arctic?  Ever considered a visit……

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How to Wing a Weekend in Charleston

Recently we found ourselves in Charleston, South Carolina for the 39th annual International Sea Turtle Symposium. This ‘meeting of the minds’ brings together individuals who……

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Perfect Gifts for the Marine Biologist in Your Life

With another gift giving holiday upon us, you may be on the search for the perfect gift(s) for the marine biology nerd in your life.……

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15 Ways to Bring the Tropics Home

If you’ve been following along with us you know we are all about budget travel. In the past, we’ve posted about our self guided, frugal……

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How to Visit Puerto Rico on a Budget

To be honest, the reason Kat decided we should travel to Puerto Rico, we can’t quite recall. It may have or may not have been……

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25 Best Budget Friendly Things to Do on St Croix

Last fall we spent 8 days on St. Croix and had an absolute BLAST! If this is the first you are hearing of our adventure,……

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Things to Do on St. Croix: Day Eight

Welcome to Day 8, the last day of our trip to St. Croix!  Check out how we created our 8 day trip itinerary here. DAY1……

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Things to Do on St. Croix: Day Seven

Welcome to Day 7 of our trip to St Croix – island loop. Check out our custom itinerary and how we designed it here.DAY1 –……