Tess the Traveler

Tess the Traveler I create culture-filled, budget-friendly travel guides to help you experience more without overspending.

I mostly focus on Rio de Janeiro (my specialty!) and Latin America, along with Southern California and a few other favorite spots sprinkled in.

Have been a bit MIA on here the past few weeks, but wanted to share some of the good things from this past month ✨
05/03/2026

Have been a bit MIA on here the past few weeks, but wanted to share some of the good things from this past month ✨

Palm Springs can definitely be an expensive place to visit … but there’s actually a lot you can do without spending much...
04/17/2026

Palm Springs can definitely be an expensive place to visit … but there’s actually a lot you can do without spending much! Here are my 6 favorite budget-friendly activities to do there 🤍

follow for more budget travel guides to California and beyond ✨

Highlights of my long weekend in Palm Springs include lots of cute architecture, amazing nature, and my hair taking less...
04/09/2026

Highlights of my long weekend in Palm Springs include lots of cute architecture, amazing nature, and my hair taking less than an hour to dry for the first time ever 🌵🌞🌴

04/03/2026

the Griffith Observatory is the #2 most popular place to visit in LA on Tripadvisor ... but is it a tourist trap? watch to find out!

If you’re looking to explore LA, Latin America, and beyond affordably without missing out on any culture, give a follow 💖

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