Many frugal travelers believe overseas vacations are luxuries outside their budgets. But a trip abroad needn’t cost you the earth, if you consider our cut-price ways to fly. The first consideration for any trip is, of course, your destination. This is likely to be dictated by your budget. Popular holiday hotspots often attract high air […]
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Being a frugal traveler saves you money, but it generally saps your time. We’ve all been guilty of taking a bus rather than a train, or a train rather than a plane, to cut costs. And then there’s all that time waiting around at airports and bus terminals for the connections you arranged to save […]
This world is divided into campers and non-campers. The first group relishes getting out amongst the great outdoors and celebrates the time spent together enjoying life’s simple pleasures. The latter group shudders at the thought of “roughing it” and craves creature comforts when they’re away from home. But there are several reasons why anyone who […]
Frugal travelers know you needn’t dine in the finest restaurants to enjoy tasty food. They’ve got a nose for a bargain, and quality dishes. But sometimes the best food isn’t always where you expect it to be. In this article we outline some of the more surprising cheap eats you’ll find around the globe. In […]
With all of us feeling the fallout of the financial crisis, backpacking isn’t just for college kids anymore. Don’t let the youth hostel tag scare you off; these budget accommodation options are perfect for anyone looking for a cheap place to lay their head. However adults shouldn’t run headlong into booking their first hostel holiday. […]
We’ve all been on the receiving end of bad vacation service, from a dirty hotel room to a rental car that’s not as promised. How you deal with these challenges could be the difference between a situation resolved or a massive travel headache. And if you’re lucky, you could even end up with a few […]