[Interview] Vacation Couple On How To Travel Cheap and Often

Today we interview #inspiringnomads and video superstars, Kristin and Shadi from Vacation Couple! Here they share their top vacation spots for relaxation, romance and food plus they tell how to travel cheap and often, without losing the comfort.

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#Inspiringnomads interview with the Vacation Couple - picture taken on the beach in Tulum, Mexico
Kristin and Shadi, the Vacation Couple, in Tulum, Mexico

We are Kristin and Shadi, the Vacation Couple. We’re a couple in our early thirties who live in the heart of Toronto, Ontario. Our passion is finding exciting new places to travel for vacation and to share our experiences and reviews with the world. We especially love tropical destinations and luxury accommodations. We were honored to be interviewed by Hannah as #inspiringnomads and we hope you enjoy getting to know us!

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When did you first start travelling internationally and where did you go?

Our first international trip together was to the Riviera Maya in Mexico. We stayed at the Grand Sunset Princess resort and had a gorgeous view of the ocean. It’s such a big place that it actually has ‘trollies’ to get you from one side of the resort to the other. This trip was to celebrate our first Valentine’s Day together and it sparked our passion for travel.

Vacation couple jet-skiing at the Grand Sunset Princess Hotel in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico
Kristin and Shadi, the Vacation Couple, jet-skiing in the Mayan Riviera in Mexico.
Beach in Mayan Riviera, Mexico
Kristin and Shadi, the Vacation Couple, relaxing on the beach in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico.

What then inspired you to travel more?

We got to experience so many different things together on our first trip that we were hooked on travel for life. We climbed Coba, visited a cenote, zip-lined over (and into) the water, paddled through a cave, raced an atv took full advantage of the nightlife. Who knew you could pack so much action into just a week of vacation?!

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What are your 2 favourite travel destinations and why?

Our two favorite travel destinations are Mexico and the U.S., specifically Cancun and Los Angeles. In our travels so far, Cancun has the softest sand, clearest water, and the best weather. It’s the perfect tropical paradise. Los Angeles, on the other hand, is entertainment central with the best celebrity hot spots, delicious food, and iconic landmarks.

One of the best beaches in Mexico: Cancun has crystal clear water and soft white sand
Clear turquoise water and soft white sand in Cancun, Mexico
Vacation Couple enjoy the nightlife and celebrity hot spots in Los Angeles, USA
Sunset in Los Angeles, USA
Vacation Couple visit Beverly Hills , sightseeing around Los Angeles
Kristin and Shadi, the Vacation Couple, stopped in Beverly Hills whilst sightseeing in Los Angeles

If you could pick anywhere in the world to visit, where would it be?

If we could go anywhere in the world we would go to Europe. There are so many romantic and beautiful places to discover there. Our list includes Italy, France, Spain and Ireland to name just a few.

What is your travel style? Do you prefer to travel cheaper + longer or splurge on short vacations?

Overall, our travel style is spending less and traveling longer. We always plan for an annual week-long tropical resort vacation. However, there is always an exception … and in our case it’s Las Vegas! When we travel to Sin City we always look for deals on accommodations, flights and activities because everything else is going to cost you!

Vacation Couple hang off CN Tower in Toronto, Canada
Kristin and Shadi, the Vacation Couple, hanging off the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada
Vacation Couple in Las Vegas
Kristin and Shadi, the Vacation Couple, with their strip sips in Las Vegas

How often do you travel and how do you fund this lifestyle?

We usually travel every few months or so as we get restless. We save our pennies and peruse discount travel websites in pursuit of the best deals for long-distance travel. Most often we look for deals and go where we can find the best one, we like spontaneity. We also exchange services such as promotional video’s and professional photography with companies which helps us travel more often.

Vacation Couple in the swimming pool in Cozumel, Mexico
Kristin and Shadi, the Vacation Couple, in Cozumel, Mexico
Beach sunset in Costa Rica
The view of the beach at sunset in Costa Rica

Recommended Reading: How to Create a Life of Travel

How to save and earn money while travelling


Do you have any pre-travel money saving tips you could share?

Our one and only piece of advice on saving money for your travels is to be serious about it. We put aside money from each paycheck and we’re happy to do it.

What are your top go-to resources for booking flights and accommodation?

Our top go-to resource for booking flights and accommodations is Kayak. We don’t always book vacation packages as sometimes booking separately gives you better flight times/less stops and cheaper accommodations.

What 5 items do you always pack no matter what?

The top 5 items we always pack are our cameras (including equipment), hats, sunscreen, lots of swimsuits and our appetites! We always exercise and eat healthy before our travels and so love to indulge while vacationing.

Eqipment to take on vacation
The equipment Kristin and Shadi (the Vacation Couple) take on vacation

Where to next?! Have you got any exciting travel plans coming up in the future?

Next up on our list of travel adventures is Las Vegas in July! We’re beyond elated about returning to Vegas as we had a blast there last year. We plan to see a Cirque Du Soleil show, ride rollercoasters, float in the pools, eat goodies at Carlos bakery, make grown men cry with our buffet eating skills and find the best mom and pop breakfast place in existence.

Las Vegas Strip, USA
The famous Las Vegas Strip

Q11 - The EndWe’ll also be visiting another tropical destination later this year but we haven’t decided where yet. One of the best parts of traveling isn’t even the actual traveling, it’s’ the planning and anticipation of your next big adventure.

You can follow all of Kristin and Shadi’s next exciting adventures on vacation-couple.com, YouTube (amazing videos by the way), Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. The options are almost endless!

Thank you to Kristin and Shadi from Vacation Couple for inspiring us to take more time off from our routines and go and have some fun! That’s what life is all about at the end of the day, right?!

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