After a year of quarantine, how can you save money and travel safely? SOURCE: Kathy Sweedler, Consumer Economics Educator, Illinois Extension GALESBURG — Travel is the spice of life! Travel is an opportunity to see and do things differently from our daily lives, connect with family and friends, and re-energize ourselves. Whether you choose to out of the county, across the country, or around the world, thinking about ways to decrease costs can be helpful – maybe it’ll even mean you can do more travel! How can you decide where to pinch your pennies and when to splurge when traveling? Your likes and dislikes will dictate what you consider reasonable. For example, some families love to camp for their summer vacation and others wouldn’t even consider using outdoor toilets!