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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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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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Saving Money at the Airport

By on October 15, 2011 in Random, Thrifty Travel

As an international traveler, airports are incredibly hard to avoid, and even harder is avoiding spending money while in them.
It’s like a trap.… Read more Like a sports stadium trap with overpriced hot dogs and beer. Everything always looks so delicious and so tempting, until you fork out the equivalent of a week’s worth of groceries for one simple afternoon snack.

October 15, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 0 }
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Day 255: Get Your Free Thrifty Travel Tips Ebook

By on September 13, 2011 in Thrifty Travel, Writing

As the title suggests, I have completed the thrifty ebook compilation! This free eBook covers topics ranging from packing and gear to luxury thrifting from some of the best travel bloggers on the market. Hopefully the reading leaves you inspired to be thrifty because you know what they say: A thrifty traveler is a happy traveler!

September 13, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 18 }
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Day 221: Flying to Bishkek in Business Class for Economy Prices

By on August 10, 2011 in Asia, Australia, Kyrgyzstan, Oceania, Soviet Travel, Thrifty Travel

Learn how I’m flying from Australia to Kyrgyzstan in business class for economy class prices. Hint: It has to do with US Airways miles and Star Alliance redemption.

August 10, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 19 }

Day 208: Your Thrifty Posts Bring a Smile to My Face

By on July 29, 2011 in Thrifty Travel, Writing

As we’re just nearing the end of the month, I thought it would be a good time to talk about my thrifty travel ebook because 1) there are just a few short days to submit (last call!) and 2)… Read more they are awesome and making my day(s)!
Receiving these thrifty posts that other travelers are putting together because they were inspired

July 29, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 3 }