Wise Bread on Marketplace: "Frugal" Travel That Isn't

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I'm back on American Public Media's Marketplace Money this weekend, chatting with the great Tess Vigeland about supposedly "frugal" travel that isn't worth it. You can listen online or check local air times.

Want more information about making sure your frugal trip is worth it? Check out Julie's article on what experts fail to mention about frugal vacations, Jason's piece on maximizing your airline mileage redemptions, or our collection of the 40 most useful travel websites that can save you a fortune.

You can also take a listen to my previous Marketplace Money segments:

• The Frugal Gardener (with a recipe for herbed cucumber soup)
• My Frugal Valentine (with recipes for easy chocolate truffles and bourbon balls)
• Start a "Forget You" Fund
• Homemade Gifts People Will Like (with recipes for fridge pickles and infused booze)