Last Minute Memorial Day Ideas for Budget Travelers

According to the Wall Street Journal, AAA projects auto travel through Memorial Day weekend to rise 5.8% from a year ago. This is the highest level since 2007, with 32.1 million Americans expected to be on the road. Additionally, gas prices are expected to fall by the weekend, further encouraging Americans to hit the road.

If you don’t have plans yet and want to stick to a budget, here are some last minute, wallet friendly ideas to celebrate the holiday.

Phanom-enal Thai in the Heart of Residential San Francisco

With so many top restaurants and cuisines to choose from, it’s hard to go wrong when eating in San Francisco. Last time I visited, I couldn’t resist the temptation of the delicious Asian fare the city is known for and stumbled upon some of the best Thai food I’ve ever tasted at the charming Thep Phanom.