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Mark's Budget Travel Blog June 2004 Archive

By Mark Kahler, About.com Guide to Budget Travel since 1999

Grappling with Gas Prices

Sunday June 27, 2004
New article! Those who are willing to brave higher prices at the pump this summer are getting rebate rewards from the travel industry. Here are some places to start ... Read More

Budget Basics 101 - Budget Travel

Sunday June 27, 2004
Think of travel as an investment. You have to put down money before you get the benefits, just as if you were buying stocks or real estate. So ... Read More

Sleeping in Airports

Sunday June 27, 2004
Have you seen "The Terminal?" It's a movie in which Tom Hanks plays a character forced to live in an airport. Some budget travelers play out their own ... Read More

Powerful Packing

Saturday June 19, 2004
Cheap airfares, thrifty hotels and many other budget travel musts hinge on your mobility. You'll be leaving the hotel that charges too much. You'll be taking trains instead of cabs--but ... Read More

Homestays For Savings and Culture

Saturday June 19, 2004
Fed up with hotel bills? Consider finding trustworthy people willing to swap their house with yours for a month. People who "house swap" say they discover ways to get close ... Read More

Save on Short-Notice Flights

Saturday June 19, 2004
Virtually everyone knows you must book flights well in advance to get the best deals. But what happens when you must travel at the last-minute? Here are some tips for ... Read More

Airfare Deals under the Microscope

Saturday June 12, 2004
When preparing a travel budget, watch out for the hidden "extras" that add up to big problems for some of us. Let's start with airfare extras...

Skyline Splendor

Friday June 11, 2004
Looking for a splendid travel bargain this summer? Pay $10 USD for one of America's greatest experiences!

Airport Parking on a Budget

Sunday June 6, 2004
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

The Trip Must Go On: Buy a Little Insurance

Sunday June 6, 2004
You don't want to think about tragedy cutting short a vacation or perhaps canceling it altogether. But if it happens, will you have enough money to pay for another ... Read More

Is Duty Free a Good Deal?

Sunday June 6, 2004
How many times have your senses been overwhelmed by the pitch to buy "duty free?" Before you spend good money on that kind of purchase, you'd better read this!
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