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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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,...

Part III The personal lives of Scottish Games professional athletes

Part III The personal lives of Scottish Games professional athletes

Part III of the series on Scottish Games professional athletes takes you behind the scenes to look at the personal lives of these men.  Find out more about these Scottish Games athletes in Part I and Part II. Here I was – the skinny kid (by comparison anyways).  While I’ve added some muscle and...

Celebrate National Parks Week with free entrance to national parks in 2012

Celebrate National Parks Week with free entrance to national parks in 2012

Have you ever been to a national park?  If you have, you have seen the natural beauty and stunning landscapes that are a part of this great country. If you haven’t been to a national park, here’s your chance.  April 21 kicks off National Parks Week as you can get free entrance to national...

Best travel photos: My 7 Super Shots

Best travel photos: My 7 Super Shots

2004.  My first big trip to Europe.  6 countries.  28 days. A total of 121 photos. 1995 and 1996.  My first two trips outside of North America.  My second and third plane rides.  The beautiful country of Estonia.  I came home with less than 50 photos.  (I did develop a crush on an Estonian...

Travel deals of the week: Early travel deals for summer airfare

Travel deals of the week: Early travel deals for summer airfare

This week marked the start of Spring – and the beginning of summer vacation plans!  Fall and summer airfares went on sale this week along with other travel deals for vacations, cars, and more. While some of those airfare deals end today, there are still plenty of cheap flights for summer that are on...

2012 fall and summer airfares are on sale

2012 fall and summer airfares are on sale

The first day of Spring turns the daydreams of warm weather, beaches, and summer vacations into reality. And today also brings the summer airfare deals as airlines launch airfares on the first day of Spring for the first days of summer! Numerous airlines are offering cheap flights for summer travel through early June.  Some...

Travel can heal racism, cultural differences in sports Part III

Travel can heal racism, cultural differences in sports Part III

This series takes a look at the global issue of racism in sports (with a focus on football/soccer), searches for answers to explain our racial and cultural differences, and focuses on travel as a way to heal our sports, culture, and world.  Check out part I of Sports, racism, and the healing power of...

Price of summer airfares expected to increase

Price of summer airfares expected to increase

If you are looking for summer airfares to book your next vacation, don’t wait to book your flight – summer airfares for 2012 will be on the rise.  Demand for air travel should increase this year so expect full flights and higher prices as a result. This year, airlines have already tried airfare hikes...

The ultimate Slovenia travel guide and resource page

The ultimate Slovenia travel guide and resource page

For those planning a trip to Slovenia, this ultimate travel guide will give you an overview of Slovenia, travel guides for each of Slovenia’s regions and geography, adventure travel and outdoor activities, a guide on Slovenian food and wine, places to stay, a list of activities and must-see destinations in Slovenia, and photos and...

Minorities in sports, world history, and the healing power of travel Part II

Minorities in sports, world history, and the healing power of travel Part II

This series takes a look at the global issue of racism in sports (with a focus on football/soccer), searches for answers to explain our racial and cultural differences, and focuses on travel as a way to heal our sports, culture, and world.  Check out part I of Sports, racism, and the healing power of...