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Dina Gachman: Lake Como Vs. La Quinta

2012-05-03T07:00:00Z

Sure plane travel hasn't always been as rosy as a 1950s beach blanket melodrama, but still. Meals and bite sized snacks used to be free. Flights used to be pretty much on time. It didn't cost $25 to check your luggage.

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Tom Meyers: Taking Your iPhone Abroad? Read This First

2012-04-27T07:00:00Z

Once you've activated your account to allow international access, you'll be able to call, text, surf and use apps... but at what price?

Read more: Iphone, Travel, Apple, Budget Travel, Europe, France, Paris, Travel Tips, Travel Blogs, Travel News

Oyster: WATCH: Experts Pick Six Great Value Hotels

2012-04-25T07:00:00Z

We may talk a lot about luxury hotels, but we're suckers for a good deal.

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Off Track Planet: How To Travel Amsterdam On The Cheap

2012-04-24T07:00:00Z

Believe it or not, as broke as you may be, you can still find entertainment in the land of wooden clogs and bikes.

Read more: Backpacking, Budget, Free, Travel, Budget Travel, Holland, Otp, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Travel News

Robert Schrader: What Third World Travel Has Taught Me

2012-04-24T07:00:00Z

My extensive travel in the developing world has highlighted to me how incredibly easy our developed world lives are.

Read more: Poverty, Third World, Economy, Recession, Budget Travel, Backpackers, Traveling in the Third World, Travel Blogs, Travel News

Budget Travel Tips For The World's Most Expensive City

2012-04-18T08:32:39Z

On my second day in Zurich, named the world's most expensive city by The Economist, I found myself sitting at an outdoor table, high above the city, s...

Read more: Zurich, Switzerland Travel, Budget Travel, International Destinations, Europe Travel, Travel News

Eco Retreats that Won’t Break the Bank

2012-04-16T07:52:08Z

Whether lounging on the beach at an exclusive eco lodge or discovering your inner yogi at a luxury retreat, it's easy to assume that paradise will com...

Read more: Budget Green Vacation, Green Travel, Eco Retreats, Budget Travel, Travel News

Off Track Planet: PHOTOS: A Guide To London's Street Food

2012-04-16T07:00:00Z

When the English do dessert, they are obscene. Why just have bananas with toffee in a pie, when you can smother it with cream and sometimes even chocolate and layer it on a buttered biscuit crust?

Read more: Street Food, England, London, Food, Travel, Foodie Travel, Budget Travel, Backpacking, Budget, Travel News

G Adventures: PHOTOS: How To Stay On Budget In Turkey

2012-04-14T08:00:00Z

There are many ways to stretch your Lira in order to appreciate such a diverse country.

Read more: Istanbul, Travel, Budget Travel, Turkey, Asia, Europe, Slidepollajax, Travel Tips, Travel News

Tom Meyers: What's That Hotel 'Deal' Really Costing You?

2012-04-12T07:00:00Z

Many three- and four-star hotels will lower their rates to appear more competitive in hotel search results, but then make up the difference with little extra charges in the end.

Read more: Hotels, Travel, Budget Travel, Europe, France, Paris, Hotel Deals, Travel Blogs, Travel News

GADLING: 10 Volunteer Programs For Budget Travelers

2012-04-06T08:11:29Z

Pay to volunteer? While many people assume volunteering is always free, going abroad to participate in community service projects often costs money. I...

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Tom Meyers: PHOTOS: 10 Reasons To Visit Berlin This Summer

2012-04-01T08:00:00Z

Berlin possesses an even stronger pull during the summer months when the sun shines late into the night and residents, giddy from surviving the dark chill of winter, give themselves many reasons to celebrate.

Read more: Summer Travel, Hotels, Germany, Budget Travel, Festival, Europe, Slidepollajax, Berlin, Travel News

Off Track Planet: PHOTOS: 7 Exciting Ways To Do Nothing In Madrid

2012-03-23T07:00:00Z

Spaniards draw out lazy Sunday afternoons by hopping from one bar to the next, downing cañas and tapas.

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George Hobica: These Websites Watch Your Booking For Savings

2012-03-21T08:15:00Z

Between the time you book a trip and the time you take it, there's a good chance that the hotel, rental car company or airline lowered the price. These websites watch your purchase and rebook you at the lower rate.

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Off Track Planet: Tips For Traveling Stockholm On The Cheap

2012-03-19T08:00:00Z

No need to sell your entire ABBA vinyl collection in order to have a quality good time in Stockholm.

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Tom Meyers: 10 Simple Ways To Save Money In Paris

2012-03-15T07:00:00Z

Although Paris is the world's most visited city and its very name is synonymous with luxury, it's not necessarily expensive to visit.

Read more: Hotels, France, Money, Eiffel Tower, Charles De Gaulle Airport, Food, Travel, Budget Travel, Europe, Paris, Travel Blogs, Travel News

Cheapest Ski Destinations Ranked

2012-03-14T12:09:01Z

We've taken a look at the best budget ski destinations before. Then, there are the best ski and snowboard resorts, the best apres ski spots, the best ...

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BootsnAll: PHOTOS: 5 Great, Affordable Beaches In Latin America

2012-03-10T07:00:00Z

You can find all the things that make the Caribbean great without the high prices or enormous crowds.

Read more: Bootsnall, Caribbean, Central America, Panama, Costa Rica, Latin America, Mexico, Honduras, Travel, Budget Travel, Nicaragua, Caribbean Sea, Slidepollajax, Travel News

Off Track Planet: 10 Things To Do In Zurich On A Backpacker's Budget

2012-02-29T07:00:00Z

Famous for its super secret Swiss banks and having the world's best quality of life, Zurich's beautiful nature, polished culture and utopian transportation comes with a huge price tag. Don't skip off to somewhere cheaper just yet.

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How To Save At The Ski Slopes

2012-01-26T15:39:05Z

Smart Spending: How To Save At The Slopes

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Off Track Planet: PHOTOS: Top 10 Backpacking Destinations For 2012

2012-01-13T07:00:00Z

You've heard of some of these places, while others are completely new -- each has a little something sassy to get you anxious to move.

Read more: Turkey, Italy, Travel, Croatia, Switzerland, Backpacking, Argentina, Mexico, Budget Travel, Romania, Budget, Moldova, Nicaragua, Senegal, Destinations, 2012, Slidepollajax, Travel News

Off Track Planet: PHOTOS: Traveling Cheap In The Most Expensive City On Earth

2012-01-12T07:30:00Z

Oslo is only expensive for the uninformed and there's always a way to sneak your way to cheap. Whether you're showing off your own crown jewels or stealing the Royals', there's no need for your wallet to ever leave your backpack.

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Feds Shutter Chinatown Bus Co. For Safety Violations

2011-12-29T11:50:26Z

PHILADELPHIA -- Concerns over vehicle and driver safety led federal regulators to shut down a bus company that took passengers from several cities to ...

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Leon Logothetis: Kindness Arrives in Sin City

2011-11-15T08:50:26Z

The highlight of the day was taking a soon to be married couple to their wedding. It was a special moment to have these two lovely and infectiously smiling people in the cab.

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Oneika Raymond: Why Reciprocity in Chile is Bad for My Pocketbook

2011-11-07T23:05:00Z

As my plane started its descent into Santiago, Chile, I felt the excitement build within my chest. After my 10-hour night flight from Dallas, I was feeling worse for wear but highly anticipated what would await me in Chile's capital.

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