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Of course, I am always open to fresh ways to save money, so if there are any other tips on saving money for travel that have helped you book your dream trip, then please share them with us in the comments at the end of this blog post! You can get an estimated cost for local transportation using the Budget My Trip website, generally speaking, local transport isn’t going to set you back a lot since it’s one of the cheapest ways to get around, but if you’re renting a car or hiring a guide it’s going to be a little bit more expensive. I used to be so bad about seeing all of my money in my checking account as my “fun” money when in reality I should have moved it into savings and then moved my necessary spending money into my checking. I know getting rid of coffee runs is like THE thing to do to save money for travel, but a cup of coffee grants me a quiet and efficient working space, a solid cup of joe, and some time to myself after getting off work.

Finding that shell-shocking, immaculate, dare I say, the best gift for outdoor lovers can seem like a bit of a hassle with the overwhelming amount of outdoor stores, brands swirling around AND not to mention the stress of the holidays on top of all of that. Cold weather and warm fleece jackets are like the creme de la creme of gift-giving, believe me on that, and that special lady in your life is going to adore this fleece from Patagonia. Patagonia makes quality outdoor gear that will last for lifetimes of adventures, so I guarantee that the outdoor lover in your life is going to be spotted on the trails in this bad boy for years. Whether you’re trekking through the Himalayas, stopping in for a cup of coffee at the best coffee shops in Edinburgh, or having a quick weekend getaway in New York with the girls, this adventure log is here to document all your favorite moments between the covers of this little travel companion.

If you’re feeling adventurous and ready to take on one of Zion National Park’s greatest hikes, then the Zion Narrows Top-Bottom route is the route for you. need to book a shuttle to get to the trailhead as this hiking trail is one way, so if you drive your own car, you’ll have to carpool back out of the park once you arrive at the Temple of Senawava, inside Zion National Park. There are no cars allowed in Zion during this time, so you won’t be able to drive to get to the trail early, so you need to make sure you’re on that first, butt-crack-of-dawn leaving shuttle so that you maximize your experience in Zion Canyon. Wall Street is known for being the most beautiful part of the Narrows, and little do most people know, if you happen to make it to the Narrows late and want to avoid crowds, hiking to and past Wall Street will give you that secluded canyon experience that you want.

I know that not everyone has a ton of money to spend each year, especially if you have a rather large family as I do, so I have included all different price ranges: gifts under $25, gifts from $25-$50, gifts from $50-$100, and gifts over $100. On top of that, I have included the best gifts for her and him at the end of this blog post that has awesome clothing and accessory recommendations if you don’t just want to buy technical gear. The main focus of my gift-giving is ensuring that I am gifting something of quality rather than quantity, hence the use of quality brands in this blog post, so no matter what you choose to gift on this list, the adventurer in your life is going to appreciate it. This medical kit comes in a lot of different sizes for different types of hiking trips and group sizes, but if you want to stay under $25 for your gift, then the ‘2 people, 2 days’ is the best size to go with!