This October, I had the chance to show my three younger siblings around New York. They had never been and I wanted to make it special. The older two are in college and the third is in high school, so money isn’t something that is plentiful or easy to spend. I carefully developed my own tour plan
People need budgets. It’s that simple. What isn’t simple, is making one and sticking to it. Simply put, a budget is a system that lets you track the money you bring in, the money you spend, and the money you save. There are dozens of websites and apps designed to help you wrangle your spending,
I was only a few weeks into working at my first full-time adult job, when I started to feel my personal goals slipping quietly by. I had things I wanted to do and see, but after work each day I would find myself intellectually and physically drained. Two weeks went by and I realized I
New York City’s subway system shuttles over 1.7 billion people around the city every single year. While I’ve used most subway lines at least once and I can comfortably tell you which stops sit at the end of the 4 and 5 lines (my home routes), I really don’t know much about the end of
In June of this year, I decided to move to New York City. My boyfriend had just been offered a large scholarship for law school and it seemed like a sign. But three weeks later, as I sat on the plane looking down at my newly adopted home, I cried. I cried because it felt
I took my first plane ride as a baby and my first solo trip when I was twelve. Whether I’m heading out for a day trip or preparing for a semester-long abroad, these are the things I can’t leave home without. Vapur 16 Ounce Flexible Collapsible Water Bottle (Orange): This water bottle is fairly inexpensive,
A Week in New York on a $46,000 Budget Industry: Real Estate/Finance Age: 22 Location: Upper East Side, New York City Salary: $46,000 Paycheck After Deductions (2x per Month): $1,150 Number of Roommates: 2 Monthly Expenses Rent: $825 Utilities (A/C, Heat, Internet): $35-60 Transportation (Metrocard): $116.50 (I pay this with pre-tax dollars) Tithing: $350 (10%
There are many wonderful hostel chains that put small hotels to shame. If you’re like me, however, and are opting for price over comfort- you may run into a few places with questionable cleanliness that want to charge you for every possible thing. I had never stayed at a European hostel prior to my semester
This post is not a judgment on those who choose to spend more or less while traveling. I do not mean to imply that literally every person can always spend less than fifteen dollars to really experience a city. Spending less than fifteen dollars isn’t going to get you into the finest art museums in
I took my first solo international trip when I was 12 years old, and since that time I’ve been hooked. In 21 years, I’ve visited 19 countries and have plans to visit many more. As a student traveler, my time is usually limited, and my budget even more so. Here are a few of the