Big cities can be a double-edged sword for travellers looking for a budget getaway. They often boast the big sights, but big names like London, Paris, and Sydney can also empty your wallet faster than most destinations thanks to higher hotel and restaurant bills, to say nothing of the big ticket attractions you want to […]
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Tips to Save Money on Your Trip to Japan
A trip to Japan doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are some tips on how to save money while experiencing all this beautiful country has to offer. Japan has an unfair reputation as an expensive country. In actuality, for a nation with world-class infrastructure, modern marvels, and some of the safest streets in the […]
Destinations Where Your Money Will Go a Long Way
We may not want to admit it, but money dictates most of our travel decisions. Everyone would love to stay at a 5-star resort in a tropical paradise for two weeks, but our bank accounts rarely allow such indulgences. So how do you get around the monetary restrictions of travel without resorting to visiting only […]
Free Things to See and Do on European Vacation Packages
How to find free things to do and see is often a question of research. However, perhaps the following will shed some light on what is available on European vacation packages, to guide you in the right direction. Free? Air is free. What else? I must admit I find that everywhere I turn, I find […]
Free Things to Do in Zurich While on a Switzerland Vacation
The terms “Switzerland vacation” and “budget travel” aren’t often used together in the same sentence. When they are, they’re usually followed by a meek one word plea: “Help!” Common wisdom about this beautiful country has it pegged as one for business travellers on expense accounts, cashed-up ski enthusiasts, and the occasional keen hiker willing to […]
How to Enjoy a Dubai Vacation on a Budget
It might seem like the most counter-intuitive travel advice that you’re likely to read, but it is possible to enjoy a Dubai vacation on a budget. Yes, the city that boasts the world’s tallest building, the world’s largest mall, and the world’s only 7-star hotel is actually affordable to Globetrotters with an average budget. Let’s […]
Best Value Cities for Budget Travellers to Add to Their Europe Vacation
It’s a cheesy metaphor, but words like “buffet” come to mind when first planning a Europe vacation. You can’t finish it all in one sitting, and even if you could, you’d be ready for a return trip by the time you were done. The trick is to prioritize, starting with the key cities that interest […]
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