This post was written by Ashley Yap, BMTM’s Director of Brand Relations. The Philippines is one of the most expensive Southeast Asian countries to travel in, based on my personal experience from traveling extensively in all Southeast Asian countries. Its geological nature makes logistics complicated and costly at times; food and drinks are not as […]
How Much Does a Costa Rica Trip Cost?
This post was written by Emily Becker, a Mexico-based freelance writer for BMTM. This seems to be the question on the mind of anyone who wants to go to Costa Rica. After all, it’s one of the more expensive places in Latin America and has a wide range of options for different kinds of travelers. […]
12 of the Best Cheap Beach Vacations in the USA
Going on a beach vacation in the United States doesn’t have to be an ultra-indulgent affair. While many budget travelers tend to avoid seaside towns because of high-season sticker shock, there are plenty of cheap beach vacations on American shores to choose from. With some careful planning, even popular seaside destinations can be more affordable. […]
The Cost of Traveling in Iceland (and How to Save)
Iceland has increasingly become a more popular tourist destination thanks to its incredible landscape and cheap flights from Europe and North America. While the country is expensive, Iceland is the kind of beautiful that makes it worth the cost of visiting, and there’s so much that you can see and do, even if you only have […]
How to Visit the Maldives on a Budget
It was a sunny day in Bologna, Italy and the September sun was still bright on the orange-walled coffee shops and gelaterias around me. I had just landed after a long-haul flight from Los Angeles to start on my second year of consecutive travel around the world. Per usual, I hadn’t planned a thing and […]