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Starfish on Caribbean Beach

How to explore the Caribbean independently and affordably

Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 26 Mar 2018Last Updated: 11 Jan 2021 Barbados, Caribbean, Cuba, Curaçao, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago Leave a Comment

Would you love to island hop in the Caribbean but don’t want to join a cruise or are worried about your wallet? We share with you how to travel the Caribbean independently and affordably.

Trip Planning
The córdoba (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkordoβa], sign: C$; code: NIO) is the currency of Nicaragua. It is divided into 100 centavos.

How much does it cost to explore Nicaragua?

Paul RykenFirst Published: 13 Oct 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Afford your trip, Nicaragua Leave a Comment

Are you looking for an affordable destination in Central America that offers a variety of experiences? You might want to consider Nicaragua.

Travel Costs
Leon street | Photo courtesy of Hermes Rivera

Nicaragua: León or Granada – Take your pick

Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 10 Oct 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Nicaragua Leave a Comment

Are you planning a trip to Nicaragua and can only squeeze in one of the historic cities: Granada or León? We hope this article can help you decide.

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Guatemala Currency

How much does it cost to explore Guatemala?

Paul RykenFirst Published: 07 Oct 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Afford your trip, Guatemala Leave a Comment

Would you like to travel to Guatemala and wonder how much to budget? Check out how much it cost us to explore this diverse and very inexpensive country.

Travel Costs
Map of Caribbean countries and places visited in 2017

2017 Travel Awards for the Caribbean

Paul Ryken and Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 23 Sep 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Barbados, Caribbean, Cuba, Curaçao, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago Leave a Comment

After 111 days of travelling through nine Caribbean countries in 2017, here are the Awards for our best and worst experiences. Some may surprise you.

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Lake Atitlán is a body of water in a massive volcanic crater in Guatemala’s southwestern highlands.

Guatemala: DIY travel ideas for first timers

Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 14 Sep 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Guatemala Leave a Comment

Guatemala has impressive archaeological sites, stunning natural beauty and is rich in Mayan culture and traditions. Come and experience it for yourself.

CultureHikingHistoryOutdoor AdventuresTrip PlanningWaterfallsWildlife Encounters
Belize Currency

How much does it cost to explore Belize?

Paul RykenFirst Published: 08 Sep 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Afford your trip, Belize Leave a Comment

Would you like to travel to Belize and wonder how much to budget? Check out how much it cost us to explore this small but expensive country.

Travel Costs
Jaguar sleeping in Belize jungle

A week of in-land adventures in Belize

Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 25 Aug 2017Last Updated: 21 Dec 2020 Belize Leave a Comment

Dive aficionados get starry-eyed when they hear Belize. But the only English-speaking country in Central America has a lot more to offer than great dives.

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Building in San Miguel de Allende Mexico

How much does it cost to explore Mexico?

Paul RykenFirst Published: 22 Aug 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Afford your trip, Mexico Leave a Comment

Would you like to travel to Mexico and wonder how much to budget? Check out how much it cost us to explore the thirteenth largest country in the world.

Travel Costs
Streetscape in Merida

Mexico – Land of cultural and natural wonders

Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 17 Aug 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Mexico Leave a Comment

Mexico is so much more than tacos, sombreros and mariachi bands. Find out what we learned as we explored the Yucatan Peninsula and Ciudad de México.

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Yellow car in Havana Cuba | Photo by Nick Karvounis on Unsplash

How much does it cost to explore Cuba?

Paul RykenFirst Published: 28 Jul 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Afford your trip, Cuba Leave a Comment

Would you like to travel to Cuba and wonder how much to budget? Check out how much it cost us to explore the largest island in the Caribbean.

Travel Costs
Old car on streets of Havana, Cuba

Discover the Caribbean: Cuba

Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 26 Jul 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Cuba Leave a Comment

Would you love to travel around Cuba? We are ‘repeat offenders’. Check out what we got up to this time and how much has changed since our last visit.

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Jamaica Currency

How much does it cost to explore Jamaica?

Paul RykenFirst Published: 20 Jul 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Afford your trip, Jamaica Leave a Comment

Have you ever wondered whether you could afford to visit the Caribbean? Check out how much it cost us to explore Jamaica.

Travel Costs
Trench Town Culture Yard

Discover the Caribbean: Jamaica

Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 18 Jul 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Jamaica Leave a Comment

Jamaica is synonymous with reggae and beautiful nature but sadly also has a bad reputation. Find out what we learned, experiencing the island first hand.

Arts and EntertainmentHistoryTrip PlanningWaterfalls
Dominica Currency

How much does it cost to explore Dominica?

Paul RykenFirst Published: 12 Jul 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Afford your trip, Dominica Leave a Comment

Have you ever wondered whether you could afford to visit the Caribbean? Check out how much it cost us to explore Dominica.

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Rainbow after rain in Trafalgar, Dominica

Discover the Caribbean: Dominica

Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 07 Jul 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Dominica Leave a Comment

How much do you know about Dominica? We explored the island for three weeks. Does the ‘Nature Isle’ of the Caribbean deserve its name? Find out here…

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At Sulphur Springs, St Lucia

How much does it cost to explore St Lucia?

Paul RykenFirst Published: 28 Jun 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Afford your trip, St Lucia Leave a Comment

Have you ever wondered whether you could afford to visit the Caribbean? Check out how much it cost us to travel around the island nation of St Lucia.

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Palm Island Beach

How much does it cost to explore St Vincent and the Grenadines?

Paul RykenFirst Published: 16 Jun 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Afford your trip, St Vincent and the Grenadines Leave a Comment

Have you ever wondered whether you could afford to visit the Caribbean? Check out how much it cost us to travel around the island nation of St Vincent and the Grenadines.

Travel Costs
Pitons of St Lucia

Discover the Caribbean: St Lucia

Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 14 Jun 2017Last Updated: 13 Mar 2020 St Lucia Leave a Comment

When St Lucia comes to mind, people first think of glorious sunsets with the two Pitons as backdrop. Is it the paradise glossy brochures make us believe? Find out here…

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Eastern Caribbean Dollars

How much does it cost to explore Grenada?

Paul RykenFirst Published: 05 Jun 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Afford your trip, Grenada Leave a Comment

Have you ever wondered whether you could afford to visit the Caribbean? Check out how much it cost us to travel around the island nation of Grenada.

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