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Thrifty Thursday: How I Scored a 3 Star NYC Hotel for Less Than $90

By on August 2, 2012 in Thrifty Travel

My friend and I weren’t travelling on a shoestring but we also hated the idea of spending so much just for a place to sleep and shower. By being diligent I managed to snag us a room in a 3 star midtown hotel for $90/night that normally listed for $170 or more.

August 2, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 4 }
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Thrifty Thursday: How I earned $1200 in free flight vouchers in one day

By on June 28, 2012 in Thrifty Travel

Guest post alert: One Sunday in March of this year, I was able to ride a wave of oversold flights, getting bumped from flight after flight, in the end collecting $1200 in free travel vouchers from Delta Airlines. This story is about that day, my biggest windfall to date.

June 28, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 21 }
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Thrifty Thursday: How I Saved 150 Euro on VAT in Europe (shopping tactics, plus how to claim)

By on May 24, 2012 in Europe, Italy, Thrifty Travel

Have you ever imagined going on a holiday to Europe but actually getting money refunded to you when you are flying home? Well, if you like shopping, then this Thrifty Thursday guest post by Jo Karnaghan will tickle your fancy!

May 24, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 8 }
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Take a break! Monthly Updates, Deals, and Contests from Travel.com.au

By on May 23, 2012 in Australia, Oceania, Random, Thrifty Travel

It’s time to take a break from our regularly scheduled blogging to bring you some updates from Travel.com.au. Travel.com.au are an online booking agency whose monthly sponsorship is helping me to see the world.

May 23, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 0 }

Thrifty Thursday: Get 10% (or more) Off Select Organized Tours

By on April 26, 2012 in Australia, Oceania, Thrifty Travel

Last week, Katrina shared how she saved thousands on a Kumuka tour just by shopping around and diligently doing her homework before finally finding a tour reseller with a big sale. Yes, it did seem like a lot of time and effort – something we all might not have or want to put in to the search – but there is a quick and easy way to at least save 10% off a tour without much effort at all.

April 26, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 2 }
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Thrifty Thursday: Save Hundreds (or Thousands) on Tours by Shopping Around

By on April 19, 2012 in Thrifty Travel

I am a solo female traveler. As such, I completely understand that it is not everyone’s idea of a holiday/ adventure experience, but I feel more comfortable and safe when traveling as part of an organized tour. I found the tour I wanted, but being a thrifty traveler, I didn’t pay full price and here’s how I did it.

April 19, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 8 }
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Thrifty Thursday: How I Save (at least) 50 Euro Per Day in Europe

By on March 29, 2012 in Thrifty Travel

This Thrifty Thursday post has been written by Jo Karnaghan, a woman that likes to travel comfortably but save money where she can. I like this post because it shows that saving money on travel doesn’t have to come from one place, but can actually add up from many small things.

March 29, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 7 }
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How I Scored 2 Peak-season International Tickets for $300: Part 2 – Reward Burn

By on February 23, 2012 in Thrifty Travel

Now for part 2 of how Cheryl got an amazing flight deal using miles: two international round-trip tickets with a stopover during high season for just $300.

February 23, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 0 }
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How I Scored 2 Peak-season International Tickets for $300: Part 1 – Air Loyalty Programs & Earning

By on February 16, 2012 in Thrifty Travel

Are air loyalty programs a bit of a mystery to you? If so, read this post where Cheryl gives the low-down on choosing the right program and earning those rewards.

February 16, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 8 }
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Why Fly RT When You Can Fly RTW?

By on February 9, 2012 in Australia, Oceania, Thrifty Travel

International flights from Australia are not cheap, so it makes sense to get more bang for your buck by incorporating several trips into one outing. In this post I explore the Round the World for Less! airfare option through travel.com.au. Bargain? I think so.

February 9, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 9 }