April 5, 2013 in Budget Travel, Israel
My worst night in a hostel happened over twenty years ago. I’ve done a lot of traveling since then. To maintain a record for that long you have to go beyond the standard dorm-room annoyances. Beyond snoring and body odor. Beyond bad breath and bed bugs. I’m talking big leagues. I’m talking vomit. The place [...]
March 15, 2013 in Budget Travel, Gear Spotlight, Travel Resources, Travel Tips
Travel gear has certainly come along way. However, I sometimes find that the best things come in humble packages. Some of my most useful pieces of travel gear are even homemade. iPod Holder My dear friend Cindy knitted this for me. The one time I wasn’t using it my iPod fell in a toilet, so [...]
June 15, 2012 in Budget Travel, Travel Tips
It’s loud and dirty, but a lot of people seem to really like it anyway,” the guidebook said of my hostel in Jerusalem. That was exactly how I felt about the place. It had a good vibe. What worked for me back then, might not work for me now, but I have learned that really [...]
May 16, 2012 in Budget Travel, Destination Guides, Travel Resources, Travel Tips
I know all parents have an idea on how to make this possible. It is in a parent’s blood to know how to manage their children, but there are times that parents may lose their confidence especially when they have too much to handle. That is why help like this is needed in times of [...]
by Tiffany
May 9, 2012 in Budget Travel, Travel Tips
Saving money…it’s not for all of us. However, there are definitely ways anyone can save money before heading out on the road. My mom (my inspiration for this post) had always nagged me about the way money adds up quick, but of course it wasn’t until I started paying my own bills that I realized [...]
by EJ Juen Jr
March 4, 2012 in Budget Travel, Philippines
It’s a good thing that a fun adventure doesn’t always require you to spend. Sometimes, all it takes is a little imagination and creativity. I remember staying in one of the most cost-effective hotel in Negros, Philippines which is MO2 Westown Hotel Bacolod to save a bit in our travel expense. Saving is good, but [...]
by Nate Harper
February 21, 2012 in Budget Travel, Egypt, Hiking, Trekking, Walking, Scuba & Snorkel
Paul Theroux once said, “Travel is glamorous only in retrospect.” Traveling, and more specifically budget traveling, can and will take its toll over extended trips. Long lines, crowded buses, haggling with everyone you meet—this can wear one down until the idea of another day on the road seems almost unbearable, and thoughts begin to spring [...]
by Elmer Cruz
February 13, 2012 in Budget Travel, Travel Tips
Mobility has always been a major consideration when I travel and it’s never been a problem for me whenever I go to Sydney. My mom would always lend me her car for the duration of the trip, provided that it is only within the Sydney metro and nearby locations. If ever I need to go [...]
by Tiffany
February 8, 2012 in Budget Travel, Travel Tips, USA
There’s just something about New York City that captivates me each and every time I go there. In all my travels I have never found a more diverse and entertaining city as this (if you have I’m more than welcomed to suggestions) so as I write this article roughly 5,715 miles away I begin planning [...]
by Nick Davies
March 10, 2011 in Asia, Budget Travel, Eco Adventures
Origially published on Phuket Word There is an alternative option for tourists visiting to the bright neon lights and gyrating girls of Patong. Going on a homestay holiday is also one of the best ways to genuinely experience the graciousness of traditional Thai culture. The Community Based Eco-Tourism Club on Koh Yao Noi is partly [...]
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