Travel

A road trip to a cheap (luxury) rental car

When we got married we were strapped for time and money. So instead of going somewhere far, we decided on a road trip close to home. After all, paying an exorbitant amount to live in California should have some perks. We decided to take the Pacific Coast Highway from Los Angeles to Redwood National Park, [...]

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Free things to do in Vegas

Las Vegas. The party capital of the United States. A place where money is spent like water! When you think of Vegas you might see the glamour, the glitz, the high rollers with wards of cash… but this city has a surprising number of free & cheap entertainment options. I am not a gambler. But [...]

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How to spot & avoid a vacation rental scam?

I like renting vacation homes instead of a hotel room. Vacation rental homes provide much more value for money than hotel rooms. But it also comes with risk. Google VRBO scam or Homeaway scam, you can find plenty of results. You are after all renting a place, from a stranger, online, without actually seeing it. [...]

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Travel on a shoestring budget : Student edition

It is a well known fact that student budgets are extremely tight. At the same time though, student life is when you have the most time and the physical ability to travel. Traveling need not be very expensive and planning a vacation need not be a stressful assignment. You can use your student status to [...]

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Should you get rental car insurance?

One of the most famous pieces of advice for getting a cheap rental car is to decline the insurance provided by the rental car company, as the price of the insurance alone could be equal to or up to twice the amount of the rental itself. Almost all of us straight out refuse rental insurance [...]

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Cheaper and better alternative to hotels

I love traveling. What I’ve noticed is that next to the airfare, a big chunk of your precious vacation fund goes towards the hotel. You can decide to tighten your belt (who hasn’t) and just sleep in the airport , but if that doesn’t sound like too much fun or if you are like me [...]

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How to make tent camping comfortable?

I love camping. Camping is a fun and frugal way to see places. Nothing puts us closer to the “view” than camping. That too for very cheap. As city folks, we are used a lot of creature comforts. I was a little scared before my first camping trip.  But learned that camping need not be [...]

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Road trip tips – How to save money on gas

With the airlines coming up innovative ways to charge customers more and more, people are getting behind the wheel instead of flying. Even if you are not driving to just reach a destination, road trips are a fun way to vacation. It is a great way to spend time together, bond with your family and [...]

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How to plan a cheap summer vacation – 20+ tips to grab the best airline deal!

Summer is here! Schools are out! Its vacation time!! Summer is one of the busiest times to travel, which means it is costlier too. But with some planning and a bit of searching you can make sure you pay the least dollar to get to your destination. Use these 20 tips to grab the best [...]

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