For questions involving terms such as: budget, low-cost, deals, shoestring, frugal, cheap, or sales.
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Trick to breaking down air routes
For example, last year I was looking at Bogota, Colombia to LON. This was quite pricey, but it turned out if I bought separate tickets - Bogota to Orlando, Florida, and then an Air Berlin flight to ...
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1answer
464 views
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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3answers
129 views
Overland trip in Uganda with camping
I'm looking at a overland trip in Uganda, approximately 14 days. I am ok with some amount of camping, but I'm not terribly interested in the "dig your own hole" sort of camping. I'd like to do it ...
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2answers
258 views
Can I withdraw Euros from ATMs in the Republic of Macedonia?
In some countries in Europe which do not use the Euro the ATMs still offer a choice of the local currency or Euro.
Since I'm seeking to minimize ATM fees for withdrawing small amounts when moving ...
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1answer
117 views
What are the most interesting historical sites to visit in Salt Lake City, Utah?
My wife and I are visiting Salt Lake City in the near future and want to see the most interesting historical sites the city has to offer.
Our budget is low, so things that are free/cheap would be ...
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2answers
177 views
Hostel accommodation in Geneva
I'm struggling for choices of hostel accommodation in Geneva first weekend of December.
between hostel world, hostel bookers, YHA and Hi hostels there are only four options under (only just under) ...
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7answers
3k views
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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2answers
368 views
Is there a feasible way to combine hitchhiking and couch surfing?
On my previous trip I tried hitchhiking for the first time and became addicted so this year I'm spending six to twelve months traveling in East Asia and Eastern Europe.
I also tried couch surfing for ...
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2answers
112 views
3G/4G data plan cost outside your own country [closed]
Talking about YOUR country, and YOUR mobile-operator, how much are your charged (min / med / max) if you use 3G/4G data connection when travelling outside your country ?
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0answers
51 views
Plans for labor day weekend (live in New York City) [closed]
Me and a bunch of friends (20s) are looking for a nice place to chill over labor day weekend. We are looking to spend $500 each for the entire trip. And we live around New York.
Any suggestions?
9
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3answers
291 views
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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5answers
266 views
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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1answer
158 views
Is it cheaper to book excursions locally for South Africa?
For our trip to to Peru, we booked all excursions (Macchu Picchu hike, jungle tour) from home months in advance. When in Peru, we found out that it is much cheaper to book them there. Is the same true ...
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4answers
419 views
What organizations give computer science PhD students travel grants?
I'm doing PhD in Computer Science and am therefore traveling regularly to conferences. Since I'm running out of uni budget, I decided I need to apply for travel grants. I'm an international student, ...
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3answers
317 views
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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2answers
161 views
Which US credit cards have the cheapest foreign transaction fees? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicates:
US debit/ATM card with lowest fees for travel
When traveling to a country with a different currency, how should you take your money?
How can Americans get a chip-and-pin ...
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3answers
214 views
Is there a resource to find free, open wifi hotspots?
It would be great to know where free, publicly accessible (municipal or otherwise) hotspots are when travelling in foreign cities. Does such a utility exist (website/app etc.)?
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5answers
2k views
Is Norway significantly more expensive than other European destinations?
As a budget traveller, i.e. staying in hostels, using public transport, self catering where possible, is Norway significantly more expensive than say Germany or France? If so what's the best way to ...
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4answers
741 views
What's the best way to get from Freiburg (Germany) to Hannover (Germany)?
What's the best way to get from Freiburg to Hannover in October? I mean fast, safe and cheap by best.
How long does it take, approximately?
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3answers
116 views
Accommodation search engine that allows setting an approximate price range without a date?
While looking for accommodation for my vacation, I have become rather frustrated with sites like booking.com where you have to set the check-in and check-out dates before you see any prices. ...
12
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4answers
743 views
Unplanned backpacking across several European countries
I'm an undergraduate student, and upon graduating from my university a year from now, I want to travel solo across Europe.
I want to be on this vacation for a month and a half. The catch is that I ...
12
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4answers
318 views
Are there low cost airlines to travel within the US?
I'm from Europe where there are a lot of low cost airlines like easyJet, Ryanair, etc... But these operate mainly in Europe.
Then, my question is if there are airlines which provide cheap flights ...
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6answers
2k views
US debit/ATM card with lowest fees for travel
For a US citizen traveling worldwide, what is the best major debit/ATM card (on the Visa or MasterCard networks) to take in terms of lowest fees for withdrawing international currency from ATMs? ...
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2answers
246 views
What are some strategies for keeping solo travel costs down?
As solo travellers, one often finds hotels charging for two beds in a room. Cruises charge a double occupancy for cabins, usually. Even in hostels on a regular basis I've seen this happen if you want ...
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1answer
431 views
How to book courier flights (discounted fare in exchange for delivering a package upon arrival)?
I've heard people talking about courier flights; cheap fares that can be obtained in exchange for carrying a package from one place to another on behalf of a company or benefactor. Do these flights ...
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0answers
167 views
Advantages of using a travel agent [closed]
With the number of websites and services providing travel advice, information, and deals, there are a lot of resources for someone to find and book their own travel plans. For plane tickets (or other ...
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2answers
582 views
What is the best way to get from Rome to Venice?
We're looking for a way to get from Rome to Venice and back in late September.
By "best", we're looking for a combination of
cheap
safe
fast
... in approximately that order of importance.
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2answers
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Budget caribbean in January from South America
I'm planning on going to the caribbean (any part of it) during January 2012 (for 7 to 12 days) but anything above U$S 1500 per person turns out to be too expensive.
I'm basically looking for a whole ...
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1answer
103 views
Are there any good hostels in San Francisco? [closed]
I will be staying in San Francisco for about a week. Coming from New Zealand I've already paid an arm and a leg for airfares so I'm quite interested in backpacker accommodation options in or around ...
11
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1answer
300 views
How to see the Norwegian fjords?
I am currently working in The Hague area of the Netherlands. This summer is too cold to spend weekends on the beach, so I've decided to spend 3-4 days seeing the Norwegian fjords instead.
I ...
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2answers
65 views
How to find travel deals for a very specific area? [closed]
It's relatively easy to find a flight and a hotel in a kind of bundle deal for any particular city.
But, I'm on business and I'd ideally like to find a hotel in the specific area of my business trip ...
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1answer
1k views
Best way to go from Sepang KLIA to downtown Kuala Lumpur?
WikiTravel listed multiple ways to get to the Malaysian capital after landing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
What would be an easy, cheap and quick way to get into the city from the airport?
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1answer
283 views
Where is the cheapest punt hire in Cambridge?
I am interested in a self-driven punt - without a tour guide. I want to travel through the colleges. I imagine the trip will take an hour.
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3answers
215 views
Is it usual for Japanese sentos to offer cheap overnight stays like their Korean counterparts (jjimjilbangs) do?
Japan and Korea both have similar concepts of communal bath houses. In Japan they are called sentos and in Korea they are called jjimjilbangs.
In Korea it is usual that jjimjilbangs offer very cheap ...
4
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1answer
207 views
Is it cheaper and/or easier to buy a cheap tent and sleeping bag in Turkey or Bulgaria?
I'm currently in Istanbul but will soon head west to the Romania/Bulgaria border (hitchhiking) and intend to buy a cheap tent and sleeping bag on the way. I don't need a famous brand. Just something ...
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7answers
797 views
Are there cheap GPS or other navigator devices with downloadable maps for the whole world?
I don't need a recommendation or a list but my knowledge of GPS and "navi"s and the differences between them is an utter mystery to me.
But often I'm lost in backstreets in random countries where ...
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1answer
630 views
What's the cheapest way to convert British Pounds into other currency?
I'm travelling around Europe and want to convert some money to Euros. What's the most cost-effective way of doing this? Should I convert as much as I think I'm going to need in one go, or withdraw ...
2
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0answers
256 views
How can I use my US iPhone (AT&T) in a foreign country, specifically Iceland, without paying through the nose? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What are the best ways to avoid data roaming fees when travelling abroad?
I would like to be able to use my iPhone for text messages, short voice calls, and a few 10's ...
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2answers
216 views
What's the cheapest transport to get from Ataturk International aiport to the Taksim Square area of Istanbul?
I'm flying to Istanbul tomorrow afternoon and would like to know the cheapest way to get from the airport (Ataturk) to the Taksim Square area. I'm sure there are many options and some will be easier ...
10
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1answer
152 views
What time of the year is the cheapest to cruise in/around North America?
What times of the years are optimal for getting the best prices on cruises within North America?
11
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4answers
854 views
Are there any good, cheap bus companies to use for traveling around the western United States?
A few years ago, I used to ride Greyhound for short trips, but I remember them being crammed and sometimes smelly. In the Midwest, I've learned of and used Megabus, which has seats like an airplane, ...
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5answers
374 views
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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5answers
397 views
How good is Public Transport In the USA?
I am planning a Round-the-World trip and my first stop will be the USA. I am from England where public transport is quite good and covers everywhere. I have already purchased Greyhound tickets for ...
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8answers
494 views
Is there a list of free accomodation resources?
I want to travel abroad cheap, and I would prefer to find some place to stay through a person or website, rather than book a hotel or hostel. There is couchsurfing.com, which I know about. Can you ...
11
votes
7answers
465 views
What's the cheapest way to purchase data access for my verizon smartphone while traveling in Spain?
What's the cheapest way to purchase data access for my verizon smartphone while traveling in Spain? Voice minutes would be useful too, although data only would be ideal. Specifically, I'll be ...
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0answers
125 views
Getting the most out of Hotel Loyalty programs? [closed]
I've recently taken on a job that has me doing a large amount of travel - and, subsequently, accruing an enormous number of points with a variety of hotel chain loyalty programs.
But beyond simply ...
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3answers
196 views
Can you suggest cheap ways of traveling? [closed]
I used to book travels via agency all the time and used to stay at resorts and hotels. I had to compromise on few things to be able to do some of my last travels, as they were quite expensive, so I ...
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4answers
362 views
Freight travel in the Caribbean - Can it be done? Is it cost-effective?
When I began to research travel by freight boat, I was hoping it would be a cheap alternative to air travel, but it turns out you can expect to pay US$80-140 per day and voyages are often five days or ...
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3answers
685 views
Best time to buy Airline tickets to Shanghai/Hong Kong from USA (Dallas/Fort Worth)?
My boyfriend and I are looking to visit Shanghai and Hong Kong in December, and we were wondering when the best (the cheapest price) time to buy tickets would be. Should we go ahead and purchase now, ...
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5answers
264 views
Flight deals from the UK
Can someone recommend a good website with flight deals from London/UK, which I could subscribe to? I mean promotions in different airlines, e.g. bmi used to have a bmifriday promotion (not sure if its ...
