The 7 Rules of Budget Travel
Posted July 22, 2009 - 12:00 by Jeff Yeager
Want to save money and protect the environment while on vacation? Get eco-friendly and genuine travel experiences by following these 7 rules of budget travel.
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Ask a Budget Travel Expert: Beth Whitman Here To Answer Your Questions
Posted March 2, 2009 - 14:51 by Will Chen
For this entire week 3/2 - 3/8, travel expert Beth Whitman will be answering questions in our forum about budget traveling and cost-conscious dining! As the founder and editor of the excellent traveling magazine Wanderlust and Lipstick, I'm sure Beth has tons of great tips on how to have frugal fun while expanding your horizons.
How to Host a Traveler: 13 Tips to Keep it Safe, Easy, and Cheap
Posted February 12, 2009 - 05:22 by David DeFranza
Here at Wise Bread, we know that couch-sharing services, such as Couch Surfing, can save you money when traveling. As good as this sounds, many have reservations about hosting strangers in their home. After all, house guests can be frustrating, expensive, and even dangerous. But it doesn't have to be this way. Here are some tips to help make hosting travelers safer, easier, and even cheaper.
5 Easy Recipes Perfect for the Traveling Chef
Posted September 15, 2008 - 04:10 by David DeFranza
Self-catering while traveling is an excellent way to save money. However, cooking on the road poses a whole set of problems and challenges that can seem impossible to overcome. These challenges have put me on the lookout for simple, good, food that can be cooked with a minimal number of widely available ingredients, and prepared in variable portions. Here are five easy recipes for the traveling chef:
Your Couch Can Earn Cash And Support A Band
Posted September 11, 2008 - 02:26 by David DeFranza
By now, anyone interested in budget travel has heard of CouchSurfing. While the site has obvious advantages for travelers looking to meet locals and save money, but it can also be fun for hosts as well. If you are considering becoming a host for couch surfers, be sure to check out these two, slightly different, opportunities.
Facebook For Budget Travelers
Posted September 8, 2008 - 05:13 by David DeFranza
For the frequent traveler, Facebook is an excellent way to keep in touch with friends and acquaintances from around the world. Is it possible, however, that the popular social network could help budget-minded travelers save time and money when looking for cheap accommodation and transportation? These applications could help you do just that.
Hostels vs Hotels: Choosing the Perfect Place to Stay Within your Budget
Posted January 31, 2008 - 18:23 by Nora Dunn
Most people think that the frugal way to travel is to stay in hostels. However there are a number of scenarios where that may not be the case. Read on for some tips on how to choose the right place for you.
Hitching a Ride on an Airplane
Posted September 7, 2007 - 15:09 by Nora Dunn
Hitch hiking has been done for years and years. Simply stick your thumb out and wait for a benevolent driver to stop. But how about thumbing a ride on an airplane? Apparently, at least figuratively, it is possible.
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