frugal vacations

Taco Tuesday: The Inner Mechanics of Budgeting on Vacation

Posted December 12, 2008 - 13:12 by Nora Dunn

Art and Leisure

I recently found myself sitting around a dinner table in Hawaii with a number of new traveling acquaintances. We met at the place of accommodation we were staying at, and enjoyed each other’s company, sharing travel tales of adventure and misadventure alike. So when “Taco Tuesday” presented itself as a way to get super cheap beers and tacos, we jumped at the opportunity to enjoy a night on the town all together.

Interestingly, Taco Tuesday became a fascinating study in the spending patterns of people on vacation.

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The Easiest Way to Save Money on Vacation

Posted August 13, 2008 - 22:46 by Nora Dunn

Frugal Living

souvenirs

It’s the easiest thing to do, and yet the hardest. But employ this technique, and not only will your wallet thank you, but so will your family and friends back home.

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