Is there any travel expense that brings less joy than parking fees? Here are some ways to save on these ugly costs, so you can spend more money on fun ... Read More

Looking for a cheap fall getaway? How about Shenandoah National Park? Just hours from many of America's largest urban areas, this splendid park features one of the continent's most scenic ... Read More

New Article: Here are five things you should never do after you check into a hotel room. We're talking budget travel here, of course! These indulgences will take money out ... Read More

This distinct group of budgeteers enjoys some of the best bargains. These links will help backpackers find safe, affordable housing and other basics of bare-budget traveling.

Wouldn't you love to get away for a weekend? We won't conduct a Forum poll on that question. Virtually everyone visiting a travel Web site would answer in the affirmative. ... Read More

I've written six articles designed to get you thinking about lower airfares. Where do you find cheap tickets? Is it possible to fly for free, or almost nothing? Do you ... Read More

It always pays to economize in ways that don't diminish your enjoyment. Paying too much for a basic hotel room gains you nothing. Here are a few ways ... Read More

Hitchhiking usually is NOT a good idea. It's dangerous to downright foolhardy, depending upon the locale. But since some will ignore these kind of warnings, I do provide a few ... Read More

New Article! Would you sleep in an airport? The stranded have no choice, but some very frugal travelers actually choose to bed down here with help from the Internet.

If you're tired of jumping from site-to-site in search of vacation rentals or resort deals, try surfing the database at IVWW.COM. They include information for chalets, campgrounds, house boats and ... Read More

Most of us think Frequent Flier programs are an automatic "win" for consumers. Think again: many travelers hand the advantage right back to the airlines! Here are some ways you ... Read More