Eudaimonia Travel Blog

Repost of my guest article on the travel blog Ready to Check In . Finding the best location for a winter getaway that won’t drain your bank account can be tricky. Thankfully, Kayak releases an annual Travel Hacker Guide with a ranking of the top 10 budget-friendly destinations. Where will you go this year? Note: prices are subject to fluctuation according to season. Photo courtesy of  cityofguadalaraja.com 1. Guadalajara, Mexico 41% less than average trip cost Average nightly hotel price: $61 - $68 Top Rated Attractions : Guadalajara Zoo Instituto Cultural Cabanas museum Expiatory Temple Bosque Colomos garden Guadalajara Cathedral Photo courtesy of  visitcalgary.com 2. Calgary, Canada 32% less than average trip cost Average nightly hotel price: $87 - $95 Top Rated Attractions : Heritage Park Historical Village Calgary Stampede The Calgary Zoo Prince's Island Park Spruce Meadows Photo courtesy of  orlando.com 3. Orlando, Fl

Repost of my guest article on the travel blog  Ready to Check In . The holiday season can be stressful for travelers trying to make it home to their loved ones. Airports are packed, people are grumpy, and the lines are long and time consuming. What if you could avoid these downsides and make your trip more enjoyable? Here are 10 tips to improve your holiday traveling experience. 1. Budget extra time Arriving early to an airport is a game changer! Frequent flyers know to arrive at an airport at least one hour before a flight. However, during the holiday season, airports become slammed with an influx of homesick travelers ready to get on their way. Lines are longer than usual, TSA agents are extra vigilant, and the general attitude is one of stress and anxiety over making flights on time. Avoid catching that feeling by arriving at the airport at least a couple hours earlier than usual, so you can stay confident that you will have no issue making your flight on time, even i