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Welcome to Wanderlust on a Budget! My name is Dani and I live in Syracuse, New York. Since I was a child, I’ve always dreamed about seeing the world and experiencing everything I can – trying new food, learning about new cultures, and all that good stuff. I’ve been lucky to have gotten to do so many amazing things so far, and I want to share my stories with you. Traveling the world doesn’t have to be expensive. Let me show you how.

On the blog I focus on some of my favorite things:

My hometown of Syracuse, New York

Ho Ho Ho! These Houses Have the Best Christmas Lights in Syracuse

Escape From It All at these Central New York Parks & Waterfalls

The Best Brunch Spots in Syracuse

Upstate New York

Handcrafted New York State Gifts that are Perfect for Your Holiday Shopping List

Why Sharon Springs is the Best Village You’ve Never Visited

Shine Bright at Herkimer Diamond Mines While Digging for Your Own Treasure

Budget Travel Advice

Virtual Tours from Around the World

How to Plan the Best Road Trip Ever

Advice for Traveling with Friends

Breweries & Wineries

A Beer Lover’s Weekend in Cooperstown, New York

Visit Saranac Brewery and Try the First Beer Served after Prohibition

Plan the Perfect Fall Weekend in Oneida County, NY

Haunted & Spooky Locations

These Haunted Places in and Around Cooperstown Will Send Chills Down Your Spine

Edgar Allan Poe Sites in Baltimore

Rolling Hills Asylum – The Most Haunted Place in New York