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5 Budget Destinations for May

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Here are 5 places that can help you do more with a smaller budget: New Orleans, Louisiana With both Mardi Gras and the Jazz Festival (over on May 5th) both out of the way, New Orleans is heading into a quieter time, meaning you can really explore the city without a million other people. You just need to know when to go and what to do.

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My New 30 Travel Things

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Interactive museums - I love a normal museum, but I think the creativity of museums that are interactive and more than just looking at art on a wall or things in a case are next level. I've been doing more lately, but some of my favorites have been Hopscotch Portland , Arte Museum and Omega Mart in Las Vegas.

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Planning Your Summer Travels

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South America is close, but there are so many different places to choose from that are amazing, tropical and super budget-friendly. Make sure to plan fun stops along the way, like to see the world’s biggest ball of yarn, ghost towns or museums. Drive Airfare can become a costly burden if there are many of you traveling.

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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

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Portland Night Market - Once a month, a ton of local artists descend on a big warehouse in town and sell their amazing wares: homemade jewelry, jams, clothing, art, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shereen Travels Cheap (@srayle) Nights at the museum We have a science museum that hosts an After Dark event once a month.

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2024 Travel Resolutions

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We had a friend in town and visited two dining spots that we rarely get to, and today we're headed to Peacock Lane, Portland's Christmas street. He'll be at a home museum of an artist I really enjoy, where we'll be taking a tour. In July, LeakyCon is coming back to Portland, so the first weekend we'll be there.

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Why You Should Celebrate St. Patrick's Day In Ireland

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It works at over 40 attractions, including the two following suggestions, a visit to Dublin Castle, Dublin Museum, and the Dublin Zoo. Before you leave, make sure to stop into the visitor centre and museum to view old adverts and pick up some souvenirs. In Portland, that party can go on for many nights, depending what day St.

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

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I’ve teamed up with over 50 bloggers from across the United States to put together this list of budget-friendly staycation and travel ideas from different parts of the country. Peter’s Basilica in Rome” Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The museum is housed in an 1899 Victoria fire house.