To keep expenses down while travelling, I recommend renting long term if you can. It beats hotel rentals and you’ll be out and about most times anyway. For those time you do take hotel rooms, this video is helpful. http://www.today.com/travel/book-it-5-ways-get-better-hotel-room-rate-2D79437638

I’ve been “away” for a while, took a road trip in our new car. We’re closing in on retiring in a year and a half and should have much more to say about travel destinations and the good and bad experiences we have along the way.