With all of the trips I’ve made to Europe + my affinity for beaches, you’d think an island country in the Mediterranean would have been on my radar. But no, somehow Malta only crept into my consciousness after watching a recent season of Below Deck Med that was filmed there. Frugal Frolicker specializes in outdoor travel adventures. The post The Best Beaches in Gozo, Malta appeared first on Frugal Frolicker ..read more

I’d been wanting to visit the Gili Islands for YEARS (like, over a decade) before I finally made it over there on my recent trip to Bali in December 2023. In my mind, I was absolutely certain that Gili Air was my island; after all, it’s known as the “chill” island, or the *just right* option between Gili Trawangan (the “party” island) and Gili Meno (the “honeymoon” island). Frugal Frolicker specializes in outdoor travel adventures. The post A Gili Meno Beach Escape appeared first on Frugal Frolicker ..read more

If an alien, or someone born yesterday, were to ask me what Anaheim was, I would tell them exactly two things: Anaheim is home to Disneyland (and a host of other theme parks) Anaheim is THE BEST base from which to explore Southern California The former is obvious to most non-newborn humans, but the latter I think most people are sleeping on… which is why I decided to write this blog post on the best day trips from Anaheim! Frugal Frolicker specializes in outdoor travel adventures. The post The 7 Best Southern California Day Trips From Anaheim appeared first on Frugal Frolicker ..read more

Since making the switch from America to Australia 9 years ago, I’ve been gradually swapping American brands for Aussie brands. Most recently, I replaced my old suitcases with luggage from July, a relatively new Aussie travel accessories brand that prioritizes considered design and seamless travel. Frugal Frolicker specializes in outdoor travel adventures. The post July Luggage Reviews: Everyday Tote, Carry-On Light, Checked Plus Suitcase appeared first on Frugal Frolicker ..read more

Looking for a 10-day Sri Lanka itinerary for your upcoming trip? I recently toured the country for 2 weeks as a guest of Sri Lanka Tourism and traveled all over Sri Lanka, and I have a LOT of suggestions for the best things to do in Sri Lanka and how best to spend your time there. Frugal Frolicker specializes in outdoor travel adventures. The post 10-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary appeared first on Frugal Frolicker ..read more

Ok, so the title of this post may have given it away, but (before you saw it) did you know that you can go on safari in Sri Lanka? Because I had NO IDEA Sri Lanka safaris were a thing until I received the finalized itinerary for our trip and saw a Wilpattu National Park safari scheduled on one of the days. Frugal Frolicker specializes in outdoor travel adventures. The post A Sri Lankan Safari at Wilpattu National Park appeared first on Frugal Frolicker ..read more

I have to admit, I knew very little about Sri Lanka before my recent trip there.  It’s not a country that’s oft talked about, so surely I’m not the only one, right? Frugal Frolicker specializes in outdoor travel adventures. The post 7 Fun Facts About Sri Lanka (That You Probably Didn’t Know) appeared first on Frugal Frolicker ..read more

Looking to book the best boutique hotels in Sri Lanka for your upcoming trip? I was fortunate to experience a number of 4 and 5 star hotels in Sri Lanka during my two week adventure there. Frugal Frolicker specializes in outdoor travel adventures. The post The Best 4 & 5 Star Hotels in Sri Lanka (Boutique Hotels Included!) appeared first on Frugal Frolicker ..read more

Quick! What comes to mind at the mention of Anaheim? If you’re like me, then you may immediately think of Disneyland or their two major league sports teams (Angels baseball and Ducks hockey) – which is totally understandable, as these are probably the two things this city is most known for. Frugal Frolicker specializes in outdoor travel adventures. The post 7 Things To Do At Anaheim That AREN’T Disney appeared first on Frugal Frolicker ..read more

Not that I ever need an excuse to visit Thailand (it’s one of my all-time favorite countries!), but an invite to a Koh Samui wellness retreat center was enough for me to plan my 4th trip to the Land of Smiles. Frugal Frolicker specializes in outdoor travel adventures. The post Absolute Sanctuary: An Absolutely Delightful Koh Samui Wellness Retreat appeared first on Frugal Frolicker ..read more