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- 18 Deckachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
5 luxury travel destinations which are actually affordable
Bridgetown, Barbados
Some people like to travel rough, with only minimal luggage stuff in a battered backpack, a tiny budget and a taste for adventure. But even the most passionate alternative lifestyle-adept independent traveler will have to admit that she or he has dreamed at least once of stepping into the shoes of luxury travelers – ditch the tiring all-nighter trips, crowded hostels and cheap food, and soak in a spa, sleep in lavish beds and be waited on hand and foot.
But although five-star hotels and first class flights are still the domain of the rich traveler, even the average tourist can afford some luxury in some great destinations around the world. Here are 5 luxury travel destinations which are actually affordable. …
- 14 Decitachan in Travel tips and tricks | 1 COMMENT
Travel tips for budget cruises
photo by Paul Gillet
Gone are the times when only the rich could afford the pleasures of a cruise. Nowadays, with so many travel deals ripe for picking, it’s not impossible to visit faraway places without paying a small fortune.
If you don’t like the hassles of budgeting, going on a cruise doesn’t sound like a bad idea, because for a fixed price you get accommodation, meals and sometimes even flights to the departure port. But in most cases, the guest ends up paying a lot more, which is enough to make any budget-conscious traveler wary of cruise offers.
But if the idea of sailing on blue waters, relaxing and enjoying yourself on board and stopping at interesting ports sounds like a dream come true, then you can try to make it work without going broke in the process. Here are some travel tips for budget cruises that can help you. …
- 11 Decitachan in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
Budget travel in Finland
Helsinki during night
Finland is a great place to live: pretty small towns, unspoiled nature, and excellent welfare system and even the legendary mountain of Santa Klaus belongs to the Finns. However, from the traveler’s point of view, Finland can be a bit on the expensive side – it is a Scandinavian country after all!
However, it’s only a myth that Finland is outrageously expensive, but that doesn’t mean that it’s a backpacker country either. However, seeing the attractions of Finland are worth a bit of effort, and there are ways to stretch your budget during your stay. Budget travel in Finland is not impossible, and there are several useful tricks that can help you. …
- 10 Nov
Tips on how to survive an overnight bus trip
photo by Marc Sheffner
If you’ve ever backpacked or taken a trip while strapped for money, then you’re probably very familiar with the none too pleasant experience of taking long and tedious bus trips.
When you’re still at the beginning of your trip, full of excitement and enthusiasm, you will probably only be concerned with the cheapest and most reasonably comfortable way of getting from one place to another, but a couple of hours into an overnight bus trip you will have to come to terms with the grueling, boring reality of it.
Overnight bus trips are not fun, and something they can be downright torturous, but they can be made somewhat more bearable with a few tricks. So here are some tips on how to survive an overnight bus trip. …
- 07 Oct
How to travel on a budget in the most expensive countries in the world
Switzerland
There are some countries in the world that backpackers and travelers on a budget don’t often think of visiting, simply because they are too expensive and they are afraid that their money will run out in a blink. Round the world travelers are often especially wary of these money-eating countries because they feel like there is absolutely no way to live on cheap while they’re there.
But notoriously expensive countries like Japan, Iceland, Norway, Singapore and Switzerland should not be off your list when you’re traveling on a budget, because luckily there are ways to make your money (and the duration of your stay) last longer. Here are some tips on how to travel on a budget in the most expensive countries in the world. …
- 04 Oct
5 ways to travel for free around the world
For many people passionate about traveling, a round the world trip, or even a regular longer trip will probably sound like a dream come true. But in addition to the various problems you have to take care of before embarking on a long trip (figuring out what to do with your job and other commitments), the financial aspect is also a big deal for most travelers.After all, living and traveling through who knows countries for months can take a huge toll on your savings, but luckily, there are ways to make your trip cheaper. You won’t be able to travel completely for free, but there are some travel arrangements that won’t cost you a penny. Here are 5 ways to travel for free around the world. …
- 12 Sep
A backpacker’s guide to Norway
Without a shadow of a doubt, Norway is one of the most beautiful countries on the planet. Such stunning natural beauty is a heavy responsibility, but Norwegians are taking great care to preserve their natural heritage as best as possible, so if you are a backpacker in search of beauty in any forms, you can’t help but instantly fall in love with this country as soon as you step foot in it.Visiting the wild Norwegian countryside is the experience of a lifetime, but the beautiful cities also have many charms that lure travelers to them. If you want a backpacking trip that takes your through stunning natural parks, lively cities and remote villages, then here’s a backpacker’s guide to Norway to help your plan your journey. …
- 05 Jul
A backpacker’s guide to Prague
Prague, beautiful and mighty
The capital of the Czech Republik is the most widely known tourist attraction in the country, and rightly so. Prague is not only the most beautiful city in the Czech republic, but one of the most amazing ones in Europe. Prague architecture, its nightlife, cultural life and whole atmosphere are powerful tourist magnets, and few people can resist visiting it (and revisiting it) when in Central Europe.
And the good thing about this city is that it is very budget friendly, so backpackers can easily visit it without worrying about their funds. So if you’re a backpacker planning on visiting Central Europe, here’s a backpacker’s guide to Prague. …
- 01 Jultibi60 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Budget travel destinations for summer 2011
Jamaica
Summer is the perfect season for holidays, and a summer without a holiday is a summer that has not been exploited fully. If you’re worried about your budget, you still shouldn’t give up your summer holiday, because there are a lot of destinations that don’t require you to spend an inordinate amount of money.
Fun on a budget is possible, especially in summer, when there are tons of deals and offers for travelers. So if you want some tips on which places are budget-friendly this summer, here’s a list of budget travel destinations for summer 2011. …
- 28 Junevike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Free tourist attractions in Santiago de Chile
Santiago
If you are visiting Chile, it would be a big mistake not to spend at least a few days in the country’s capital, Santiago de Chile. As capitals usually are, Santiago de Chile is the cultural and economic center of the country, but it is also a very good base for the exploration of the surrounding areas which are ripe with all sorts of tourist attractions.
However, Santiago is not short on attractions itself, and luckily for the budget traveler, many of these are free to see. So if you want to have a great time in the Chilean capital for little or no money, here are some free tourist attractions in Santiago de Chile. …
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