The Good Side to a Bad Economy - Accor’s Hotel Formule 1
By Josh | June 18, 2008
Sure, you’ll be paying a lot more for your airfare in the coming year. $140 barrels of oil will see to that. And the dollar is down, so going virtually anywhere outside the borders of the U.S. will lead to an unfavorable rate of exchange. The Euro continues to make the Dollar look like a skinny, glasses wearing weakling standing in the corner of a boxing gym. Many people are opting for trips nearer to home. But wait…
There is a good side to the down economy; at least as far as budget travelers are concerned.
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Topics: Budget Accommodations | 1 Comment »
Find Cheap Flights - Best online fare search tools
By Nick | June 13, 2008
Finding the cheapest flights when planning a trip is absolutely critical, since flights often take up the largest portion of your travel budget and travel expenses, atleast for budget minded travelers. Fortunately, this thing called the internet has brought travelers websites that allow us to search more flights easier, resulting in affordable, cheap fares.
So for the ultimate guide to find cheap flights online. Really, it can be summed up in one word: Kayak. But, I will cover some more as well.
1. Kayak.com
…is your best bet for finding cheap flights online. Kayak has long been recognized as the best fare search tool that finds the cheapest flights, and through my research and usage I must agree. From being able to utilize flexible dates, seeing the “buzz” in flight searches, and having the ability to search basically every other website in seconds, Kayak is hands down the best online fare search website.. Read the rest of this entry »
Topics: Budget Airfare and Airlines, Online Travel Booking | 11 Comments »
Charging Towards Frequent Flyer Miles
By Josh | June 10, 2008
They are out there. Credit cards that can make your next flight easy on your wallet. They are potent weapons, but easily misused.
There are plenty of choices when it comes to credit cards that earn you frequent flyer miles. But (surprise) most are not worth the trouble.
All FF-earning cards have annual fees. All have higher than normal APRs. One could easily cancel out any gains or upgrades with interest payments and fees.
There are some secrets to wielding the plastic without killing your budget.
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Topics: Budget Airfare and Airlines, North America | No Comments »
What’s Going on at Budget Globetrotting
By Nick | June 6, 2008
It’s about that time. It seems like every 9 months I sit down and decide the change something and try to take this blog in a better direction. No promises, but what I have in store:
1. New Writer:
Josh is moving on to big and better projects, which is unfortunate since he’s done a great job here. Fortunately, I got it taken care of right away, so some new writers will be starting in the next week or so.
2. New Design:
Thought I’d comment on the obvious. I like it a lot better, and I hope you do to. Gives me more area for featured articles and definitive guides. I’ll be putting out some timeless, pillar articles to try to cover all the basics of budget traveling, from guidebooks and hostels to the best online travel tools and resources. Read the rest of this entry »
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Are Travel Guidebooks Dead for Backpackers?
By Josh | June 3, 2008
They used to be referred to with extreme reverence. Lonely Planet, Fodor’s, Frommer’s. Every independent traveler had a guidebook in their backpack, like a gunfighter had a gun in his holster. It was as if the prices and places listed between the covers were stamped with the approval of the travel gods.
But what has happened to the institution of the guidebook?
Lonely Planet is now part of the BBC empire. Backpackers are using the pages of their Let’s Go guides as fire starters or rolling papers.
They are asking the same question: Why lug around a five pound book when you can get the most up to date information off of a web site? Why trust one guidebook writer when there are travelers’ forums online with tens or hundreds of different opinions on a country’s sites and sights?
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Pinching Pennies on the Road
By Josh | May 13, 2008
With prices at the pump and at the ticket counter getting out of hand, many travelers are resorting to the unthinkable, calling off their trips. That’s too bad, but it has happened from time to time when the economy enters a downturn. Most are content to stow their backpacks and Larium pills and wait for a better time to travel.
For those who say “to hell with in,” and hit the road anyway, here are a few penny pinching tips that might come in handy in scarce times.
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