See this receipt? For the first time, I broke the $70 mark a few days ago which kind of surprised me, but didn’t… On the one hand, $70 is a lot of money and do I really want this money to go towards gas? But on the other hand, it’s not like I’ve been living under a rock - news of rising oil prices is pretty hard to avoid if you read/watch the news.
Anyway, with the recent July 4th holiday, I’ve started hearing a lot more about people who are taking “staycations.” In case you haven’t already heard about this, a staycation is a vacation that is spent close to home.
Instead of taking a road trip, for example, a growing number of people are opting to spend their vacation time at home, enjoying their local surroundings.
Personally, I think this is a fabulous idea. You can relax in the comfort of your own home, check out the local attractions (how many of you have visited the museums in your city on the “free” day?), save money on transportation and food costs, etc.
I wonder, how many of you are doing the same this year? I have to admit, the thought of a staycation has crossed my mind. But, I guess it’s not worth worrying about as I have very few vacation days left that I can take at work!
That’s what always bugs me, too. I can afford to spend 55€ for the 9 gallons I usually get, but I don’t want to.
It seems like such a waste!
I’ve been taking my bike more often.
(I wonder how many kilometers I can save, if I only take the bike for the shortest trips?)
Greetings from Germany,
Ingrid
Ingrid,
Taking your bike is a great idea, especially for short trips. I’ve heard cars are really inefficient until they’ve warmed up, so you would be saving a lot more than just mileage by biking for short trips (not to mention it’s good for the environment). When I go to the supermarket or pool, I always walk. Both are within a mile, and walking is a great chance for me to get some exercise!