For questions involving terms such as: budget, low-cost, deals, shoestring, frugal, cheap, or sales.
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A one day trip to Milan from Zurich
I am looking for a suggestion from anyone who can give me. We are boarding a group package from June 30 to July 5 for Switzerland and Paris. Last day of excursion is Zurich on 4th. 5th July is totally ...
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Alternative to trains in Japan
So we all know about these pretty amazing trains they have in the "Land of the Rising Sun". They are always on time, clean, comfortable. But they are somewhat expensive for the average backpacker.
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Need a cheap hostel in Berlin - how much should I expect to pay?
I'm planning to visit Berlin. I'd like to stay in hostel and pay as little as possible. £10 would be an acceptable price, but £20 would be definitely over my budget.
So, can I expect to find ...
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What is the cheapest way for intercity travel from Belgium (Brussels) to other countries and nearby?
I am here in Leuven on an internship and only have weekends when I can travel and see places around. So I plan to go to important cities, so it would more of intercity travel(let us say from ...
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Is squatting a viable alternative for accommodation?
I have encountered references (e.g. hitchwiki) that list squatting (staying in a an abandoned building as I understand it) as a cheap accommodation. I have however some concerns:
it is illegal in ...
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Ways to travel from Leuven to Amsterdam
I want to go to Amsterdam this weekend. What are the possible modes of transportation available? I would like reach Amsterdam early morning so that my day remains intact. And similarly would like to ...
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London pass travelcard vs. Oyster card
We are 2 families, 4 adults and 4 kids (age 8, 11, 13, and 16) reaching at LHR
airport from USA.
Which will better economically save money and time to purchase, Oyster Card or London pass with ...
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Is it possible to travel from the Dutch to the Polish Border on a “schönes Wochende Ticket”?
I'm planning a trip from the Dutch border to the Polish border in Germany, as cheap as possible. I found out that there is something called a "schönes Wochende Ticket", a ticket which provides ...
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Student discount in Barcelona [closed]
I'm confused.
1) I want to do Basilic + Towers + Gaudí House Museum + Guided tour inside.
Is there such an option to buy online?
2) Is there any combined ticket to all Gaudi's attractions?
2 ...
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How can I go to Cape Horn by boat in a cheap way?
I would like to go from Ushuaia to Cape Horn by sailing boat. Would be a one week trip. Is there anyone who know how to arrange it in a more or less cheap way?
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What similar alternative to the Kolping House in Leipzig, Germany do I have?
I'm intending to spend this summer in Leipzig , Germany and I'm searching for an accommodation. My friends where in Stuttgart and the managed to find a good place in Kolping House in Stuttgart. It was ...
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About inter-city and inter-country bus services in Europe
I am planning a month-long trip in mid-June to Europe; mainly Italy, Switzerland, France and Spain in that order. I'll like to know about a bus service that I can use while in a country, and to travel ...
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What is the cheapest way of traveling from Berlin to Krakow?
A friend suggested going by bus to Poznan and from there by train to Krakow.
He said there is no particular reason to go to Poznan, but as whole it's a nice trip. You get to know a bit of Poland and ...
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Which Lastminute.com local site has lowest prices / best selection?
Which Lastminute.com local site provides the lowest prices and best selection of routes? Is there any system? (possibly depending on region)
Background: I noticed that the localized Lastminute.com ...
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Website/app with list of best low-cost flights deals within EU by city/airport?
I am looking for a website/application that will allow me to monitor some airport or airports in some area and send me the deals when something is interesting (much cheaper than average) to my mail.
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Are there any last-minute cheap Spain-domestic flights?
I'm travelling alone to Barcelona airport (BCN). I would like to take a cheap round-trip flight from BCN to Madrid.
Is there any web-site or smartphone app that sells last-minute cheap Spanish ...
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Which carriers offer cheap one-ways from Europe to the United States
Airlines seem to charge almost as much for a one-way from Europe to the US as for a round-trip, at least in the next couple months when I'm planning to fly.
I discovered Condor Air was a big ...
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How can I Travel and Teach English in Thailand?
I'm struggling to find non-commercial information on teaching English in Thailand in terms of daily costs of living, pay rates for full-time TESOL teachers and the legal requirements (these seem to be ...
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Cheap flights in South-East Asia
What companies offering domestic flights in Thailand and countries near it like Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Burma?
Currently needed directions are:
Bangkok-Angkor
Chiang Mai- Angkor
Angkor-Hanoi
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How can I most affordably use my iPhone in the UK during a long-term study abroad period? [closed]
I'm from the United States, and I currently have an iPhone 4s on the Sprint network. In late September (2013), I'll be flying to the UK for a year of studying abroad at Oxford University until June ...
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Options for prepaid cell service in Toronto [duplicate]
I'm visiting Toronto tomorrow and will be there for about two weeks. I have a 2G unlocked phone that I originally purchased from Fido, so I would only need a SIM card. I'm thinking about getting a ...
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Hiking near Barcelona - or alternative hiking cities close-by?
I am going to Barcelona in the start of July together with a friend. We have 3 to 4 days (in Barcelona) and we want to see some beautiful nature and the possibility to hike, and we also want to spend ...
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Which of the two peripheral Barcelona airports (Girona or Reus) has the cheapest connection to the city?
There are flights from Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN) to both Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) and Reus Airport (REU). The flight prices are similar, so I am wondering which airport has the cheapest ...
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What's the most cost-effective destination for a four night trip from Berlin to a non-Schengen destination?
To avoid overstaying my visa, I need to leave the Schengen area for three full days (four nights). What's the most cost-effective way to do this from Berlin, Germany.
Here are the requirements:
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Free parking in downtown San Jose, CA? [closed]
What's the situation with parking in downtown San Jose, CA?
Can I park for free anywhere for short times in the daytime?
Or for a long time in the evenings?
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Is it better to ship bicycle from Egypt to Leipzig, Germany or to buy/rent one?
I'm studying going to Germany and specially Leipzig this summer for around 100 days. Personally I am very interested in cycling as a sport and as a means of transportation. I have a good bicycle here ...
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2 Months in Europe: Budget of $6000
I'm going to Europe in April for two months with my girlfriend. We don't have an exact plan, just sort of knowing where we basically want to go. Trying not to decide much and go with our wills during ...
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What rail cards / passes / discounts should visitors to Switzerland be aware of
Yesterday, I took a train from Zurich to Engelberg, and bought a ticket from a ticket machine at the station for the journey. I was running a bit late for the train, so there wasn't time to queue up ...
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Low cost airlines search engine?
With wheretowhen.com dying a few years ago and, now, airninja.com having become a regular (non-budget) flight search engine, is there any website left which lists the routes of budget airlines and ...
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Any free evening parking in downtown Denver?
I don't mind walking 15 to 20 minutes to where I need to be in downtown Denver, but it'll be useful to find some free street parking, during the evening time, 21:00/03:00 MT.
Any such thing in ...
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Where can I find air-fare predictions?
Yesterday I saw a documentary where some showed software that predicts developments in airfares. Similar to weather and traffic predictions a user would get a prediction of price developments when ...
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Suitable (and affordable) accommodation in Japan with children
Some years ago I backpacked through Japan. It is still one of the highlights of my traveling career. We are now considering going to Japan with (small) children. Based on my earlier trip I consider ...
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Is there a site with a list of active airline discount/coupon codes?
Ideally I'm after one with an alphabetical list of airlines, and available discount codes, with descriptions, without having to click through and manually check the conditions of each one, or test out ...
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Does the Disney Dining plan impose any restrictions on the food I can order?
I've been checking out the Disney Dining Plans... Sounds like a pretty sweet deal to me, especially when they're free with promotions. But I am worried about locking myself into what I can order, and ...
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The cheapest way to go from Lyon (France) to Milan (Italy)
I am from Egypt and I am going to Lyon for a conference which will finish on 27th of March. I need to go to Milan for a short visit after the conference. Is there anybody knows the best way to do ...
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Best deals for students booking international flight tickets from India
I will be travelling to and fro from Hyderabad (HYD), India to Berlin (TXL), Germany.
Duration: 20th May to 20th August of 2013 (3 months)
Class: Economy Class (as low as possible)
Where can I find ...
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Cheap flight USA-Taiwan for Christmas
I already watched the ticket prices for a San Francisco - Taiwan round trip (or from whatever city in the US) some monthes ago, especially for the christmas holiday, and it was already 1800 dollars at ...
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Are there hostels in Guernsey?
Hostel World and HostelBookers have no entries for Guernsey, and a Google search for "hostels in Guernsey" returns only links for hotels. Are there any hostels or shared non-camping accommodation?
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How to register while wild camping in the Balkans?
Many countries in the Balkans have the regulation that you must register your stay with the authorities after, let's say, 24 hours of crossing the border into that country. Registration is easy when ...
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How can I get around Paris both cheaply and efficiently?
I will be visiting Paris in a couple of days.
I was wondering what is the cheapest way to visit all the major tourist attractions in Paris?
Do they have 3-day passes for all the public ...
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Which transportation is best from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin?
What is the most cost effective way to get from the Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin (on Thailand's northwestern Gulf coast)? And how much would that be compared to a taxi ride?
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Using a Travel Agent for non-Complicated Travel
I am having issues figuring out the best way to go about booking travel for my honeymoon at the end of August (right in the middle of Labour Day weekend in order to add to the degree of difficultyl). ...
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How expensive is Belgium?
Let me clarify a bit: how much should I expect to spend on food per day in Belgium if I am eating out nearly every meal? Does it vary by city? If so, how does Brussels compare? How about the French ...
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Travelling by train in mainland Europe, will I save money by booking my tickets early?
My wife and I are planning to travel by train from Nice to Budapest over the course of 2 weeks, stopping at a number of towns and cities on the way.
We'd prefer the flexibility of booking our tickets ...
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Can you go to the Maldives without assistance of a travel agency?
Organizing your travel without agents is almost always cheaper and more fun.
But does that also apply for Maldives? Can I just travel to the Maldives? Do you have some tips or experiences to report?
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What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf Weeze Airport (NRN) to Nijmegen (NL)
What is the cheapest way to get from Nijmegen Central Station to Düsseldorf Weeze Airport and, after a trip of several days, back from the same airport to Nijmegen Central Station?
I want to minimise ...
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Why airline websites charge more money than discount travel websites
What is the reason that when you book a flight between 2 destinations from an airline website (aircanada.com), the prices are much more than when you book the same through a discount website like ...
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Cheap bus lines in Germany, something like Orangeways?
Are there any cheap bus lines inside Germany? Something like Orangeways?
I've checked Deutsche Bahn cost for transport from Berlin to München and I was shocked with the price about 100 Euro. By ...
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How can I travel to the north pole (Arctic areas) from Russia cheaply? [duplicate]
The best country to be able get the visa easier than the other countries to get to the north pole (Arctic area) is Russia. Now, how can I get there cheaply?
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What is the cheapest and most direct route from the UK to Malawi?
I'm researching a trip to Malawi and I'm struggling to find direct flights. I'd be happy to travel from any UK city to anywhere in Malawi.
I've only been able to find flights for around £900 with at ...
