# budget travel (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover budget travel. Page: Feed: --- ## [Building Community - Side Streets](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/building-community-side-streets) _2026-08-23 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ Embracing the unexpected moments that turn a trip into a lasting story ## [Ancient Ephesus - Selçuk, Turkey](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/ancient-ephesus-selcuk-turkey) _2026-08-22 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ Walking in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul ## [Crime 101 Filming Locations: Los Angeles Hotspots](https://www.ahoymatey.blog/crime-101-filming-locations/) _2026-08-22 · Priya Florence Shah · Ahoy Matey Blog_ Where was Crime 101 filmed? Take a trip across Los Angeles, from Downtown streets and freeways to luxury landmarks and high-stakes heist settings. ## [Building Community - Fade to Zach & Kelly](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/building-community-fade-to-zach-and) _2026-08-22 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ In the midst of illness, rejection, and existential noise, genuine connection can make the journey worth taking ## [House of the Virgin Mary - Did Jesus' Mother Actually Live in Ephesus?](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/house-of-the-virgin-mary-did-jesus) _2026-08-21 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ An early Christian pilgrimage site that sparks the imagination ## [Where Was Special Ops: Lioness Filmed?](https://www.ahoymatey.blog/where-was-special-ops-lioness-filmed/) _2026-08-21 · Priya Florence Shah · Ahoy Matey Blog_ Special Ops: Lioness filming locations span Texas, Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Paris, and Mallorca, with real-world military roots. ## [Should You Invest in Bonds Right Now?](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/business/investing-bond-market-stocks-funds.html) _2026-08-21 · Jeff Sommer · NYT \> Your Money_ High-quality bonds are still safer than stocks, but they have been swinging in value, so move cautiously, our columnist says. ## [Do You Need Flood Insurance? What to Know Ahead of Peak Hurricane Season.](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/your-money/flood-insurance-hurricane-season.html) _2026-08-21 · Ann Carrns · NYT \> Your Money_ No hurricane-strength storms have formed yet this year in the Atlantic basin, but the limiting activity isn’t certain to continue. ## [Building Community - Still Going Places](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/building-community-still-going-places) _2026-08-21 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ Wherever you are in life, you are still capable of going places ## [Why Cruise Line Are Hiking Certain Fees](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/travel/cruise-lines-fees.html) _2026-08-21 · Ceylan Yeğinsu · NYT \> Your Money_ Some major lines are increasing gratuities and deposit requirements, and charging more for certain packages. It’s all adding up. ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HEN21zMw1jxP) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Where Was In The Grey Filmed? Tenerife & Jeddah Locations](https://www.ahoymatey.blog/where-was-in-the-grey-filmed/) _2026-08-21 · Priya Florence Shah · Ahoy Matey Blog_ Where was In the Grey filmed? Explore Tenerife and Jeddah, from volcanic landscapes and golden beaches to high-stakes city action. ## [Hotel KoruMar - Kusadasi, Turkey](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/hotel-korumar-kusadasi-turkey) _2026-08-20 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ Spectacular Aegean views, comfortable rooms, excellent food, and great location ## [Several Big Brokerages Leave Customer Accounts Open to Theft, Senators Say](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/business/brokerage-accounts-fraud-protections.html) _2026-08-20 · Tara Siegel Bernard · NYT \> Your Money_ Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren, ranking Democrats on the Finance and Banking Committees, have urged regulators to require brokerages to provide stronger customer protections. ## [How to Find the Best Flights and Travel Deals Over Labor Day and Beyond](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/travel/travel-deals-labor-day.html) _2026-08-20 · Elaine Glusac · NYT \> Your Money_ Last-minute budget strategies rest on one key principle: flexibility. ## [Building Community - Booked For One: Solo Travel Diaries](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/building-community-booked-for-one) _2026-08-20 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ When we let curiosity lead the world becomes an endless classroom ## [Help! Lyft Charged Me $150 for Vomiting in a Car, but I Didn’t Do It.](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/travel/lyft-cleaning-charge.html) _2026-08-20 · Seth Kugel · NYT \> Your Money_ A passenger who said he had an uneventful ride home from the airport was shocked to be hit with a cleaning fee for a mess in what appeared to be a different vehicle. ## [Asclepieion of Pergamon - Bergama, Turkey](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/asclepieion-of-pergamon-bergama-turkey) _2026-08-19 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ One of the fascinating places we visited on our trip from Canakkale to Kusadasi was the ancient city of Pergamon (in the modern city of Bergama, Turkey). ## [Many Student Loan Borrowers May Have to Switch to Worse Repayment Plans](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/business/student-loans-ibr-paye.html) _2026-08-19 · Tara Siegel Bernard · NYT \> Your Money_ In an unusual move, Congress worsened terms for some existing borrowers. Now they’ll have to pay more, and for a longer term. ## [Building Community - The Raven Scholar](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/building-community-the-raven-scholar) _2026-08-19 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ The Raven Scholar is a Texas-Vietnamese writer, contractor, and Master’s graduate whose worldview is rooted between Gulf Coast salt air, desert horizons, and rich lineage. ## [Kolin Hotel - Canakkale, Turkey](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/kolin-hotel-canakkale-turkey) _2026-08-19 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ After a full day exploring the ancient ruins of Troy, my wife and I continued on to Çanakkale, where we spent the night at the Kolin Hotel. Situated along the shores of the Dardanelles Strait, the hotel provided a comfortable place to recharge before a full day of sightseeing scheduled for the following day. ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mNdVQ2jpr2mt) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [Where Was Reacher Filmed? Canada, Philly & More](https://www.ahoymatey.blog/where-was-reacher-filmed/) _2026-08-18 · Priya Florence Shah · Ahoy Matey Blog_ Where was Reacher filmed? Explore the Canadian and Philadelphia locations that bring Jack Reacher’s missions, Margrave, and Season 4 to life. ## [Building Community - Daily Drafts & Dialogues](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/building-community-daily-drafts-and) _2026-08-18 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ For writer, scholar, and creative facilitator K.E. ## [Historic Troy - Hisarlik, Turkey](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/historic-troy-hisarlik-turkey) _2026-08-17 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ A small hill that has witnessed layer after layer of history ## [The Markets Have Been on a Roll. Is It Time to Hedge Your Bets?](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/14/business/stock-market-ai-bonds-rally.html) _2026-08-17 · Jeff Sommer · NYT \> Your Money_ The S&P 500 is in position for a rare fourth year of consecutive double-digit gains. Risks are rising, our columnist says, yet Wall Street is doubling down. ## [Bandung: Java’s City That’s Becoming More Than A Stopover](https://www.indietraveller.co/bandung-travel-guide/) _2026-08-17 · Marek Bron · Indie Traveller_ Bandung is not the city in Java that most tourists would plan their trip around. That distinction easily goes to Yogyakarta, which is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites — including Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world. Between Yogyakarta’s ancient temples and the volcano sunrises and waterfall hikes around Malang, there is ... Read more The post Bandung: Java’s City That’s… ## [Guide to Malang: The Underrated Base for East Java’s Best Adventures](https://www.indietraveller.co/malang-travel-guide/) _2026-08-17 · Marek Bron · Indie Traveller_ The first time I travelled through Java I honestly skipped past Malang entirely. Like many backpackers, I had booked an all-in-one tour from Yogyakarta all the way to the volcanoes of Mt. Bromo and Mt. Ijen, so I saw Malang only briefly en-route. On my Java re-visit I had more time available and I realized ... Read more The post Guide to Malang: The Underrated Base for East Java’s Best Adventures… ## [Trujillo Travel Guide | Featuring Moche Ruins, Colonial Streets & Huanchaco Surf](https://www.indietraveller.co/trujillo-peru-travel-guide/) _2026-08-17 · Tom Hennessy · Indie Traveller_ If you go above Lima to strike out at Peru’s lesser-visited North, chances are that you will visit Trujillo. Far from a transit stop, Peru’s third largest city is a destination in its own right. The city is an elegant colonial affair, with my favourite plaza in Peru. Its brilliant cafes, balmy climate and museums make ... Read more The post Trujillo Travel Guide | Featuring Moche Ruins, Colonial… ## [Where Was The Golden Compass Filmed? Inside the Magisterium](https://www.ahoymatey.blog/where-was-the-golden-compass-filmed/) _2026-08-17 · Priya Florence Shah · Ahoy Matey Blog_ Where was The Golden Compass filmed? Explore the Magisterium's grand halls, atmospheric landscapes, and fantastical settings that brought Lyra’s world to life. ## [Ten Substack Writers You Should Be Following - Collector's Edition (Series Eleven)](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/ten-substack-writers-you-should-be-422) _2026-08-17 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ A curated set of vintage‑style trading cards celebrating the voices shaping today’s Substack community ## [Gelibolu Balık Restaurant - Gallipoli, Turkey](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/gelibolu-balk-restaurant-gallipoli) _2026-08-16 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ A scenic restaurant stop between Istanbul and Çanakkale ## [Zero-Persistence E2EE (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TX2NQgMlDNue) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ End-to-end encryption with client-side WebCrypto and volatile memory. ## [Where Was Call the Midwife Filmed? Poplar Unpacked](https://www.ahoymatey.blog/where-was-call-the-midwife-filmed/) _2026-08-16 · Priya Florence Shah · Ahoy Matey Blog_ Where was Call the Midwife filmed? Explore the real locations behind Poplar, from Chatham’s cobbled streets to Nonnatus House and its studio sets. ## [Where Was Spider-Man Filmed? Across the Spiderverse](https://www.ahoymatey.blog/where-was-spider-man-filmed/) _2026-08-16 · Priya Florence Shah · Ahoy Matey Blog_ From Queens to Glasgow, Atlanta to Venice - discover every real-world location where your favorite wall-crawler swung, fought, and flipped through cinematic history. ## [Building Community - Chapters of Chas May](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/building-community-chapters-of-chas) _2026-08-16 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ Finding meaning in the ordinary ## [Misir Carsisi Spice Bazaar - Istanbul, Turkey](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/misir-carsisi-spice-bazaar-istanbul) _2026-08-15 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ One of our first stops in Istanbul was the famous Misir Çarşısı, better known as the Egyptian Spice Bazaar. Our tour bus pulled up beside the bright red “Istanbul” sign in Eminönü, giving us just enough time to snap a few photos before we made our way toward the market entrance. ## [Where Was The Hunger Games Filmed? All Movie Locations](https://www.ahoymatey.blog/where-was-the-hunger-games-filmed/) _2026-08-15 · Priya Florence Shah · Ahoy Matey Blog_ Where was The Hunger Games filmed? Explore the stunning real world settings and cinematic landscapes that took Panem from page to screen. ## [Building Community - Molten Crystal](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/building-community-molten-crystal) _2026-08-15 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ Embracing the messy process of self-scrutiny to write fearlessly ## [How to Protect Your Home While You’re on Vacation](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/your-money/vacation-protecting-home.html) _2026-08-15 · Ann Carrns · NYT \> Your Money_ Store food in sealed containers and fix any leaking faucets or pipes, experts told our columnist, who had her own nightmare upon returning home. ## [Hotel Adagio - San Francisco, California](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/hotel-adagio-san-francisco-california) _2026-08-15 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ Solid value for a boutique luxury hotel in San Francisco ## [Where Was Task Filmed? Philadelphia & Delco Locations](https://www.ahoymatey.blog/where-was-task-filmed/) _2026-08-14 · Priya Florence Shah · Ahoy Matey Blog_ Where was Task filmed? From Delco diners to quarries, discover the Philadelphia and Delaware County locations that bring HBO’s gritty crime drama to life. ## [Building Community - Beneath the Surface](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/building-community-beneath-the-surface) _2026-08-14 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ Finding peace, grace and redemption within a fractured past ## [Topkapi Palace - Istanbul, Turkey](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/topkapi-palace-istanbul-turkey) _2026-08-13 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ An incredible introduction to Istanbul’s rich history and unique location ## [Building Community - Letters From The Hills](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/building-community-letters-from-the) _2026-08-13 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ Shree observes deeply, listens carefully, and invites her readers to experience the true spirit of the hills ## [Hippodrome - Istanbul, Turkey](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/hippodrome-istanbul-turkey) _2026-08-13 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ Ancient Nascar Racing - but with actual horse power ## [Where Was Vertical Limit Filmed? Epic Mountain Locations](https://www.ahoymatey.blog/where-was-vertical-limit-filmed/) _2026-08-12 · Priya Florence Shah · Ahoy Matey Blog_ Where was Vertical Limit filmed? Discover the mountains, desert and locations that transformed New Zealand, Utah and Pakistan into K2 in the thriller. ## [Building Community - Wrangling and Writing](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/building-community-wrangling-and) _2026-08-12 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ Leadership embraces continuous learning, active listening, and an unyielding commitment to serving the public good ## [Visiting Hagia Sophia - Istanbul, Turkey](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/visiting-hagia-sophia-istanbul-turkey) _2026-08-11 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ Its size, history, and presence make it one of the most extraordinary places I have ever visited ## [Building Community - Travels by K'LeAnn](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/building-community-travels-by-kleann) _2026-08-11 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ From practical travel advice to building a life that feels like home ## [The Blue Mosque - Istanbul, Turkey](https://affordabletravel.substack.com/p/the-blue-mosque-istanbul-turkey) _2026-08-10 · John B | Affordable Travel · Affordable Travel_ Our two-week journey through Turkey began with a late-night arrival in Istanbul. ## [Where Was Jurassic Park Filmed? Locations for the Original Trilogy](https://www.ahoymatey.blog/where-was-jurassic-park-filmed/) _2026-08-10 · Priya Florence Shah · Ahoy Matey Blog_ Where was Jurassic Park filmed? From Hawaii’s jungles to California’s landscapes, discover the real locations behind the original dinosaur trilogy. ## [Medicare Advantage’s Perks Are Getting Scrutiny](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/08/business/medicare-advantage-benefits.html) _2026-08-10 · Susan Jaffe · NYT \> Your Money_ Officials said no to health plans that wanted to expand extra benefits to cover medical marijuana, streaming services and shopping clubs. More changes are coming in 2027.