Seriously, from the billions of websites out there, you chose mine! I am from Chicago, but just moved to the NYC metro area.  I enjoy local and international travel on a budget – and  I mean a serious budget.  Although the expenses of living in NYC + student loans + matching outfits for my dog &  myself do not leave a ton of room for a travel budget, I refuse to let that stop me from seeing the world.  Follow along with my travels to learn tips and tricks on how I am exploring the world without breaking the bank! It has always been so important to me to be 100% honest about my life, because it helps me connect to people and feel like I am not alone! I hope that is the way that this blog makes you feel too. Enjoy the site!