Tag Archives: budget travel
The Kindness of Strangers
Even the most experienced traveler needs to rely on strangers once in a while. During time spent traveling, it is possible to hone your kindness radar: you learn over time what sort of people to ask for directions, when to … Continue reading
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How to Keep Traveling During the Recession
We’re all feeling the pinch. Luckily– airlines, hotels, and restaurants are included in that ‘we’ as well. While some of the ads you see suggesting, ‘once in a lifetime deals!’ are just marketing, others are truly advertising once in a lifetime … Continue reading
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Travel Debate: Discounts
Just ask. Travelers seem to have mixed feelings about asking for discounts. How does it make them look? Will it result in poor service? Will the all-powerful concierge at the other end laugh at your request? The truth is, … Continue reading
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