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Small Towns, Big Dates, and Budget-Friendly Escapes!

🍷 Small Towns, Big Dates, and Budget-Friendly Escapes! Ready to ditch the tourist traps and find the heart of America? 🇺🇸 In our latest episode, I’m sitting down with Crystal Statskey, the creative mastermind behind Dates in the States. From a five-week "make or break" road trip in a Mustang to becoming a self-published author, Crystal’s journey is all about intentional travel and finding hidden gems. In this episode, we dive into: • 🏙️ The "Must-See" US Trio: Crystal’s top picks for falling in love with the US in just three days (New Orleans is a non-negotiable!). • 🏡 The $220 Travel Hack: How she stayed in Costa Rica for eight days for free using home swapping. • 🥨 Quirky Festivals: From Lilac-flavored gin in Rochester to the "Pickle Capital" of the world. • 📚 Mystery Date Books: How Crystal turned her travel blog into a successful series of self-published date-night guides. Pro Tip from the Episode: If you want to eat like a local and save your budget, talk to the people who live there—and don’t be afraid to cook breakfast in your Airbnb!       📝 Show Notes & Resources Explore Crystal’s Guides: Mystery Date Books on Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/DatesintheS...) Travel Like a Local: Dates in the States Official Site (https://datesinthestates.com) Budget Tools Mentioned: HomeExchange: Stay with locals worldwide. Flashfood: Save on groceries while on the road. Travel App Deep Dive: Watch Crystal’s YouTube breakdown (   • Best Budget Travel Tools for 2025 | Save B...  ) .   👇 Join the Adventure! We want to see where you're headed next! Follow us both on social media for daily travel inspiration, small-town highlights, and the best wine-country secrets. Follow Crystal Statskey: @DatesInTheStates • Follow The Wine Guy:   / the.real.wine.guy