Budget Travel Adventures

Budget Travel Adventures Budget Travel Adventures is a blog about connecting people with travel. Travel isn't just about where you go but how you connect with the places you visit. This blog features travel adventures in northern California, the US, and beyond. What is budget travel and why should I be interested? Budget travel is not about spending as little as possible but getting the most experience out of what money you have to spend. Budget traveler, father and traveling dad, sports fan, family travel, California and US travel, international travel, imperfect traveler who makes lots of mistakes, human being. Whether you are a backpacker or luxury traveler, find ways to save money and get more out of your travel experience. Budget Travel Adventures will offer travel tips, travel deals, destinations, and travel stories to give you a better travel experience. Whether you are traveling around the world or close to home, be ready to be inspired, changed, and challenged through the world of travel!

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Scottish clans, a Maori tribe, and a World War II hero

Scottish clans, a Maori tribe, and a World War II hero

“So where are you from?” As a traveler, this is a question you get asked by many people when traveling in a foreign country or even close to home.  The answer to this question may vary based on who you ask – country, region, state, province, and/or city. Where we are from says a...

Great places to hike in Northern California

Great places to hike in Northern California

Mountains, trees, lakes, waterfalls, warm sunshine, and some of the best natural beauty in the world.  While this isn’t the Swiss Alps and you won’t hike to Mount Everest, northern California hiking trails offer some of the best scenery and views in the world. Picture a canvas with brushstrokes of green and brown going...

Can your best travel experience really change your life?

Can your best travel experience really change your life?

Can the people we meet on our travels or a once in a lifetime travel experience change our lives? In 2000, I saw him for the first time.  He didn’t look like much of a travel guru.  He was a bit dorky.  However, he inspired me. Back then, I didn’t get a lot of...

Bograč Festival: Bringing cultures together through Slovenian food

Bograč Festival: Bringing cultures together through Slovenian food

Ever since that trip to Eastern Europe, I have been fascinated with Slovenia.  The country isn’t very big and probably isn’t on the radar for many people when it comes to visiting Europe. I think part of my love for Slovenia has to do with where I grew up.  South Carolina isn’t a big...

5 reasons why airline mergers may be bad for travelers

5 reasons why airline mergers may be bad for travelers

With the recent news of a potential US Airways and American Airlines merger, this would be the third major airline merger in the US in the last two years.  In 2010, Southwest Airlines and AirTran merged while in 2011, United Airlines and Continental joined together. What effect do airline mergers have on passengers? Many...

In a land of giants, we put on our kilts one leg at a time

In a land of giants, we put on our kilts one leg at a time

I am not a small guy.  I am average, maybe slightly larger in terms of my physique.  Height-wise, I think I am average height.  As for my body, I am in decent shape and slightly bigger and may be a little more athletic than the average guy. I am not a weakling, have a...

Sacramento Scottish Highlands Games and Festival – a photo essay of history

Sacramento Scottish Highlands Games and Festival – a photo essay of history

This wasn’t my first Scottish Highlands Games and Festival.  However, this one was different. Scottish Highlands Games professional athletes.  I met up with old friends and made new ones as well.  And this time, you get a chance to see how big these men really are. Bagpipes, Scottish music, kilts, and food.  Yep, they...

Walking among the giants: Muir Woods National Monument

Walking among the giants: Muir Woods National Monument

As giants ascending to heaven, they stand tall and loom large.  With one look at their immense size, you feel small yet honored to be in their presence. Like your ancient relatives, these trees could tell a story of all that they have seen and experienced.  If they could talk, wisdom would ooze from...

7 off the beaten path places in Europe that tell a story

7 off the beaten path places in Europe that tell a story

The Eiffel Tower.  The Colosseum.  Big Ben. The iconic landmarks of Europe.  There is a reason that places like Paris, Rome, and London are popular with tourists.  Western Europe is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. However, “off the beaten path” destinations allow you to experience a different side of...

Win free tickets to the 136th Sacramento Valley Scottish Highlands Games and Gathering

Win free tickets to the 136th Sacramento Valley Scottish Highlands Games and Gathering

Have you ever dreamed of being serenaded by bagpipes? Are you attracted to men wearing plaid skirts? Are you a man’s man who likes to watch guys throwing heavy objects around? Do you like the days of men wearing armor and carrying big swords and weapons? Have you ever pictured yourself as William Wallace,...