Practical travel information for practical travelers
Food can be an expensive part of any traveler’s budget, and while I like a splurge now and again, I’m also always on the lookout for ways to eat well cheaply. Other than getting someone else to pick up the tab (just kidding!), one of the best ways to save on food is to pick [...]
Smart budget travelers are always looking for a way to save on the cost of accommodations. Housing is big chunk of a travel budget, and scaling down the cost often means being able to travel more, for longer, and sometimes it’s a matter of being able to travel at all. Recently launched Trusted House Sitters [...]
Food expenses are a major budget consideration when planning your vacation, and while you can’t eliminate the expense, there are lots of things you can do to keep it as low as possible. Here are some ideas to keep in mind: Book accommodations that have a kitchen. Whether it’s staying at a condo, an extended-stay [...]
Everyone is trying to squeeze a little more value out of the vacation dollar, regardless of the budget that you’re working with. From trips closer to home, of shorter duration, more economy-minded lodging, and cutting back on meals out. A little bit here and and little bit there – it all adds up. Hotwire.com just [...]
Welcome to the October 7th, 2008 edition of the Carnival of Travelers. This month’s theme is Money Saving Travel Tips, an especially timely theme, I thought, given the challenges we are facing with our economy. Most travel-lovers that I talk with are still traveling, but are just looking ways to trim the budget a little [...]
In addition to traveling, Mary Jo likes lingering over a cup of coffee, wandering in a museum, sipping wine at a cafe, enjoying a relaxing massage, and sharing it all with friends and readers.
Her most recent travels were to Portugal and Italy.
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