The post Review: RideGuru Ridesharing Comparison App appeared first on Stingy Traveller - Budget Travel Blog. When I first asked to take a look at the ridesharing/ridehailing app RideGuru, I thought, “Here we go again, another fly-by-night rideshare program bandwagoning on the coattails of others.” Turns out RideGuru is not like that at all. If you’ve ever been faced with the dilemma of “Which is cheaper — Uber, Lyft, or a taxi?” then read on, have I got a tale for you. What is RideGuru? For starters, RideGuru not an actual ride-hailing app — it’s a comparison portal that allows you to see wh ..read more

The post Which Taxes to Report for Tax ID? appeared first on Stingy Traveller - Budget Travel Blog. Tax law and filing taxes can be extremely complicated. That is why so many people pay someone to fill out their tax documents every year when tax season rolls around. The reason you pay these trained professionals is that they know the information you need to send to the federal government. They know whether you need to submit your Federal tax id number or your social security number for certain tax purposes. If you cannot afford a complete tax lesson or someone to comb through every receipt yo ..read more

The post 5 Incredible Experiences You Can Have In Melbourne appeared first on Stingy Traveller - Budget Travel Blog. There are a lot of amazing things you can do in Australia. You can tour the Outback, see the Great Barrier Reef, explore Sydney, and encounter all kinds of beautiful areas and fascinating wildlife. It truly is a land of wonders, particularly for those who have never been before. Even with all Australia has to offer however, there’s a real argument to be made that Melbourne is the most enjoyable city in the country. And even if that statement can’t be proven, we’re backing it up ..read more

The post 6 Family Vacations that Aren’t Your Typical Trip to the Beach appeared first on Stingy Traveller - Budget Travel Blog. These days, it’s a miracle to actually find a time during the summer for everyone in the family to take a trip together. Parents have a never ending list of extra responsibilities at work, and children have summer jobs or camp to attend. When that rare opportunity presents itself, don’t bore your family with the same old trip you’ve been taking for years. Change things up with a destination that is a little more exotic. Expose yourself and your family to a new cultur ..read more

The post Budget-Friendly Attractions in Vancouver appeared first on Stingy Traveller - Budget Travel Blog. Vancouver is an amazing place to visit. It’s an incredibly popular place to see, and with good reason: a thriving arts scene, very friendly locals, and a unique inherent charm. But it’s generally not a very inexpensive city to visit, or even live in, and holidays in Canada are often just a dream for many. To help make that dream a reality, here are some attractions in the Vancouver area that won’t immediately drain your budget the moment you step off the plan. 1. Burnaby Village With the ..read more

The post Great Barrier Reef on a Budget appeared first on Stingy Traveller - Budget Travel Blog. The Great Barrier reef is the home of diverse marine species and endangered animals such as the dugong and the large green turtle. Currently, there are 1,500 species of fish, 400 types of corals and 4,000 types of mollusks in this 348,000-km2 ecosystem. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 and continues to be of biological interest to marine scientists. If the Great Barrier Reef is on your travel bucket list, here’s how you can do it on the cheap. 1. Choose the most affordable gat ..read more

The post How to Travel on a Budget in 2018 appeared first on Stingy Traveller - Budget Travel Blog. Most of us make a resolution at the start of every new year that we’ll travel more, but it seems like these goals don’t always become a reality. Sometimes it’s because of logistical constraints, like work and family, but more often than not we don’t take advantage of travel opportunities because it can be extremely expensive. By the time you factor in the cost of flights, lodging, meals, and transportation, your budget might be blown before you ever even leave home. It’s intimidating to think a ..read more

The post Exploring Milan on a shoestring budget appeared first on Stingy Traveller - Budget Travel Blog. Can one really explore Milan on a shoestring budget? After all, the place is famous for fashion and shopping, and the idea of keeping a budget check here seems a bit too far from reality. However, the reality is that there is a cultural and dynamic side of the city that is waiting to be explored, and you can make it even if you are on a tight budget. All it takes is a little tampering with your itinerary and keeping an eye on where you go, eat or sleep. For cheaper travel The cheapest way ..read more

The post What to do for free in New York appeared first on Stingy Traveller - Budget Travel Blog. New York is a great city with much to offer, nevertheless we all agree that many of tourist sites can be quite expensive. That doesn’t have to be the case though, with a little legwork, you can find that New York offers many ideal attractions to enjoy that are absolutely free. Today we are going to talk about the some of those must-see, interesting free places so that your research doesn’t have to go that far and still you will be able to go to the city well prepared. Let’s start with the Staten ..read more

The post Preparing Your Jeep for the Outdoors appeared first on Stingy Traveller - Budget Travel Blog. Like most jeep owners, your love for the outdoors is one of the reasons you purchased your jeep in the first place. Taking your Jeep on all sorts of adventures can mean encountering different types of weather and terrains. Prepping your jeep for the outdoors is essential for comfort, safety, and performance from your jeep. Take a look at these ways you can prepare your 4X4 such as Jeep seat covers or a new top, and get out and enjoy yourself! Seat Covers Seat covers are a great way to prep y ..read more