Category: Travel on the Cheap
Free Things to Do in Chicago
February 23rd, 2008, No Comments
Chicago, the “Windy City,” is easily accessible from all over the United States. The city, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, also offers excellent public transportation, deep-dish pizza, and a variety of free attractions to please travelers on a budget. Just a few of these are:
Save Money and See More: Avoiding Tourist Traps
February 10th, 2008, No Comments
If there’s one truth in travel that we can’t avoid, it’s that if you head to a place where all the tourists go, the prices will rise. Sometimes you can’t avoid this – there’s only one Eiffel Tower, for example – but when we’re talking eating, entertainment and accommodation, then…
Getting Cheaper Ski Lift Tickets This Winter
January 10th, 2008, No Comments
A useful article over at BudgetTravel recently gave us lots of handy information on saving money at the ski resort this winter – especially providing tips on getting lift tickets cheaper, as these can sometimes really break the budget.
The basic strategy for saving money on ski lift passes is to plan…
Winter Invasion Bargains in Budapest
December 10th, 2007, No Comments
The Hungarian capital of Budapest is becoming a really popular tourist destination, and not without reason, since it combines an attractive city with interesting history, friendly people and great wine. But perhaps their winter visitor rate is still a little bit down with the prospects of cold weather, so a conglomerate…
Rent a Bike to Discover Paris Cheaply
December 10th, 2007, No Comments
Heading to the city of romance, the city of lights, or whatever exotic name you want to give to one of my favorite cities, Paris? My big tip is to hop on a bicycle and explore the city from the pavements rather than the Metro. Most of the main sights…
Bamboo Clothing: Eco- and Budget-friendly
November 28th, 2007, No Comments
Everyone has their theories on what kind of fabric or how lightweight your traveling clothes should be, but I just want to throw a new kind of clothing into the debate.
Recently I keep hearing about bamboo clothes. Of course my first image was of something more akin to a straitjacket…
Fun Free Things To Do in San Antonio
November 25th, 2007, No Comments
So, you may pay to travel to San Antonio, Texas, but once you land at the airport and arrive at your hotel, you can put your wallet away.
Visit the Alamo
The Alamo is the most popular tourist attraction in all of the state of Texas with 3 million visitors each year. At…
Free Things to Do in Honolulu
November 24th, 2007, No Comments
Honolulu is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It’s also one of the most expensive in which to stay and dine. Sightseeing, however, needn’t use all your travel funds. There are a number of free things to do in and around the city.
Free Things To Do in Kansas City
November 18th, 2007, No Comments
Kansas City in America’s heartland is best known for its excellent BBQ and jazz. It’s also a very affordable–and fun–city to visit and offers a number of free attractions.
Free Things To Do in Amsterdam
November 15th, 2007, No Comments
Amsterdam, the capital city of The Netherlands, is known for its canals, tulips, paintings by Dutch masters, and coffee shops. The city is not generally known for its affordable prices. However, this historic Dutch city offers a number of free attractions, if you know where to look. Just a few…
