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How to Travel for Free (no, really!)

If you've followed Shelley of Trading Places for very long, you know that she travels extensively — sometimes for weeks or even months, with several globe-trotting trips a year. If...

Free and Fun Ways To Discover South Carolina

From stunning beaches to breathtaking views and even quaint cities, South Carolina seems to have it all. Seeking adventure is always fun but it can put some serious strain on...

How to Make the Best of Your Cruise Vacation on a Budget

Booking a cruise vacation is a great way to enjoy a getaway without all of the hassles involved in planning outings and creating individual itineraries. With a cruise vacation, simply...

Eagle Creek Gear Warrior Review, and Win a Free Travel Set!

The ultra-light yet rugged Gear Warrior™ four wheeled suitcase is a versatile carry-on rolling bag from Eagle Creek. How did it stand up on a Trading Places road test? On...

Luxembourg Becomes First Country to Make All Public Transit Free

Luxembourg is set to become the world's first country to make all of its public transportation free. The newly re-elected prime minister Xavier Bettel and the coalition government have announced that...

Trading Places and Traveling for Free in Marfa, Texas

Coming at you from Marfa, Texas where I am currently TRAVELING FOR FREE with a free stay at the 105 Lincoln, a very cool century-old building that's been redone and...

5 Frugal Wine Gifts Under $40

If you’re wondering what to get the oenophile in your life this holiday season, there’s certainly no shortage of options—for better or for worse. But, can you actually impress without...

7 Apps to Earn Extra Cash

When budgets feel squeezed and pinched to the max, there's help in the form of cash-inducing apps! To help make everyday life easier on the bank account, here are 7 apps...

Trading Places in New York City on a Budget

There's no city in the world like New York — and not many in the U.S. that can be as expensive to visit! In several visits there, I've figured out...

5 Secrets to Enjoying All the Benefits of Money … Without Actually Having Any

This year, my boyfriend and I took the dog, the cat, and walked away from our home and our jobs. We moved into a tiny Rialta RV, relinquished our possessions,...

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