The Frugal Voyager | Offbeat & Budget Travel in the USA

Taos Winter Travel 2026 SKIING • ADOBE CULTURE • HIGH DESERT MAGIC "Tired of predictable slopes? Taos, New Mexico, is the Southwest’s ultimate winter destination for 2026. This historic high-desert town perfectly blends adrenaline-pumping skiing at Taos Ski Valley with the profound cultural immersion of the ancient Taos Pueblo." 🏜️ Why Taos is Your Next Winter Escape Taos Ski Valley (TSV) Famous for its steep chutes and challenging "Kachina Peak," TSV is a bucket-list mountain for expert skiers. However, recent upgrades have made the beginner terrain world-class. UNESCO Taos Pueblo Visit the only living Native American community designated as both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Historic Landmark. A cultural experience unlike any other. Artisanal Co...

FRUGAL VOYAGER: THE FORGOTTEN SERIES Hauntingly Beautiful 4 Mysterious Ghost Towns • Budget Adventure 🏚️ The Traveler's Choice: There is a unique silence in the places history left behind. We’ve scouted the most captivating USA ghost towns—where nature is reclaiming the gold rush and the coal fires—offering an authentic, mysterious, and incredibly budget-friendly escape into the past. Unveiling Forgotten Places 🏚️ Bodie, California Frozen in a state of "arrested decay." This 1880s gold rush town remains untouched, with interiors still stocked as they were 140 years ago. 🤠 Terlingua, Texas A dusty mining outpost on the edge of Big Bend. Known for its eerie cemetery, sunset views, and the ghosts of its mercury-mining past. ...