Luxury for Less: 5 Posh Things To Do in Portland Maine for $20 or Less

8/5/2019

Looking for affordable things to do in Portland, Maine? My list focuses on posh treats that are all under $20!

Some links within this blog post are affiliate links, which means we are paid a small commission should you make a purchase . I was in Portland for the Women in Travel Summit and some of these experiences were the result of tours which were included in my conference registration fees.

Portland Maine Lobster Roll from High Roller

The ultimate Portland, Maine, treat - a buttery lobster roll. I loved them!

Portland, Maine, is the kind of budget-friendly small city that frugal travelers such as myself are thrilled to explore. With a gorgeous ocean front location, compact streets which are easy to explore, and plenty of low cost attractions, you get great bang for your buck here. And if you want to feel a bit spoiled, you don't have to break the bank. I've got five sumptuous, luxurious, feel-like-a-millionaire things to do in Portland, Maine, that all ring in under $20. In fact, some are even FREE! Get ready to indulge!

Business Travel In Ottawa: What To See And Do

28/9/2017

Planning for some business travel in Ottawa? Here's how to mix business with pleasure in Canada's capital city.

Business travel in Ottawa: Memorials in downtown Ottawa

Business travel in Ottawa means scenery like this: The Peacekeeper's memorial on the left foreground and the Chateau Laurier Hotel in the right background.

Millions of people travel to Ottawa each year on business. Politics, law, high tech, conferences, universities - some trips last just a few hours, while others go on for a week or more. But even if you're on a tight schedule, Ottawa offers plenty of attractions and amenities for business travelers to enjoy. So whether you have a day or even just an hour to spare, make sure to visit some of the city's best attractions before you leave - and check out our insider tips that will have you getting around town like a true local!

Readers Want To Know: What Do I Do When My Flight Is Delayed?

14/9/2017

UPDATED in 2022! This is our airport delay playbook... just in case! If your flight is delayed, we hope this will help.

Note: This blog post contains ads and affiliate links.

What to do when your flight is delayed. Picture shows wing of a plane at sunset.

If your flight is delayed, we hope our advice can help!

Delays are an inevitable part of the travel experience and, believe it or not, not all delays are bad. After all, they're often caused by safety concerns or are the result of an earlier accident - both circumstances that will make you grateful you're only aggravated, not injured. But an optimistic attitude can only go so far, especially when you're in an airport and your flight is delayed.

Airport delays are the frustration of all frustrations. Maybe it's the pressure and panic of how a delayed departure will influence the rest of your travel plans. Or perhaps it's being surrounded by the general anxiety and grumpiness of hundreds of other passengers. Or maybe it has to do with the fact that airports and airlines still have a ways to go when it comes to customer service. Or maybe it's a little bit of everything, rolled in with jet lag, bad coffee, and scratchy toilet paper. No matter the cause, a little planning, preparation, and research can go a long way to help with delays.

Smooth Skies: Review of Turkish Airlines Business Class

25/10/2016

Flying with Turkish Airlines has opened our eyes to a different style of travel.

Lemonade, mint soda, or fruit punch? Step inside the most colorful, coziest, loveliest way we've ever gone from point A to point B! Traveling from Montreal to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines business class was an unforgettable experience and a wonderful lesson in travel elegance. We will never look at travel the same way again!

This trip marked the one and only time we've ever flown in business class (well, okay, there was that time Ryan managed to weasel his way to first class while on route to Las Vegas but that's a sore point). And, just like you'd imagine, it was absolutely divine! But it comes as no surprise that flying in business class is "nice." We wanted to bring you behind the scenes to see just what our experience was like so you can decide for yourself if the upgrade from economy to business is a smart move for you.

Using A VPN When You Travel

26/2/2015

Here's how I'm protecting my computer and myself - online and around the world.

Since I made the transition from traveller to travel blogger, not much has changed in my travel style. I'm still catching early morning flights to save money, still searching for online coupon codes, still going to free museums. And I'm still trying to squeeze in as much as I can on every trip, with early morning cafe visits and late night bookstore stops. The only real difference is that I'm working while I'm doing it and that means a never ending, insatiable need for Wi-Fi.

Technology doesn't come naturally to me (remember I'm still the girl who needs paper maps!) so for years the only thing I cared about when it came to Wi-Fi was that I could find it. I never gave a second thought to online security or how to unblock websites when I travel. I just cared that I could get online! Besides, who would ever care about hacking little 'ol me, with a hard drive full of pet photos and a credit card that's always jammed with airline tickets?

What could possibly go wrong?

Lessons from the Occasional Business Traveler

13/6/2013

Guest post! Need first time business travel tips? Ryan shows you how it's done!

This post contains affiliate ads and links, which means we may get paid a small commission if you make a purchase

First time business travel tips: Ryan stands at a whiteboard Business Travel turnipseedtravel.com

Ryan gets ready to share his first time business travel tips: Be prepared when you travel for Important Business Stuff!

I travel from time to time for business, whether to do work in the field or attend meetings and conferences. No two business trips are ever the same, but there are definitely similarities for all of them, which can make planning and traveling a bit easier. If you're looking for first time business travel tips, this is the place.

Traveling for business is more work than it is vacation (whether we want it to be or not!) and as such, you need to be prepared when you hit the road so that you make sure you arrive as prepared as possible to hit the ground running when you arrive.

Luxury for Less: 5 Posh Things To Do in Portland Maine for $20 or Less

Looking for affordable things to do in Portland, Maine? My list focuses on posh treats that are all under $20!

Some links within this blog post are affiliate links, which means we are paid a small commission should you make a purchase . I was in Portland for the Women in Travel Summit and some of these experiences were the result of tours which were included in my conference registration fees.

Business Travel In Ottawa: What To See And Do

Planning for some business travel in Ottawa? Here's how to mix business with pleasure in Canada's capital city.

Readers Want To Know: What Do I Do When My Flight Is Delayed?

UPDATED in 2022! This is our airport delay playbook... just in case! If your flight is delayed, we hope this will help.

Note: This blog post contains ads and affiliate links.

Smooth Skies: Review of Turkish Airlines Business Class

Flying with Turkish Airlines has opened our eyes to a different style of travel.

Using A VPN When You Travel

Here's how I'm protecting my computer and myself - online and around the world.

Lessons from the Occasional Business Traveler

Guest post! Need first time business travel tips? Ryan shows you how it's done!

This post contains affiliate ads and links, which means we may get paid a small commission if you make a purchase

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Luxury for Less: 5 Posh Things To Do in Portland Maine for $20 or Less

Looking for affordable things to do in Portland, Maine? My list focuses on posh treats that are all under $20!

​Some links within this blog post are affiliate links, which means we are paid a small commission should you make a purchase . I was in Portland for the Women in Travel Summit and some of these experiences were the result of tours which were included in my conference registration fees.

Business Travel In Ottawa: What To See And Do

Planning for some business travel in Ottawa? Here's how to mix business with pleasure in Canada's capital city.

Readers Want To Know: What Do I Do When My Flight Is Delayed?

UPDATED in 2022! This is our airport delay playbook... just in case! If your flight is delayed, we hope this will help. Note: This blog post contains ads and affiliate links.

Smooth Skies: Review of Turkish Airlines Business Class

Flying with Turkish Airlines has opened our eyes to a different style of travel.

Using A VPN When You Travel

Here's how I'm protecting my computer and myself - online and around the world.

Lessons from the Occasional Business Traveler

Guest post! Need first time business travel tips? Ryan shows you how it's done!​This post contains affiliate ads and links, which means we may get paid a small commission if you make a purchase

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Disclaimers, Privacy, and Cookie Policy

Some links within this blog post are affiliate links, which means we are paid a small commission should you make a purchase . I was in Portland for the Women in Travel Summit and some of these experiences were the result of tours which were included in my conference registration fees.

UPDATED in 2022! This is our airport delay playbook... just in case! If your flight is delayed, we hope this will help.

Note: This blog post contains ads and affiliate links.

Guest post! Need first time business travel tips? Ryan shows you how it's done!

This post contains affiliate ads and links, which means we may get paid a small commission if you make a purchase