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Mark's Budget Travel Blog April 2007 Archive

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

New Orleans on a Budget

Sunday April 29, 2007
Hurricane Katrina devastated this great city in August 2005, and more than 20 months later there are still widespread areas of desolation. While many visitors come to help with rebuilding, ... Read More

Budget Travel Myths

Saturday April 28, 2007
Budget travelers deserve a clean room in a safe neighborhood during every night of their journeys. Assuming otherwise causes needless suffering. Consider some common travel myths and find out facts ... Read More

Ten Signs of a Possible Travel Scam

Tuesday April 24, 2007
When you use a credit card to buy anything, you'll often have 60 days to dispute the transaction if something goes wrong. So you should be very suspicious of any ... Read More

Budget Byways

Sunday April 22, 2007
Some of America's greatest travel treasures are many miles from a subway platform or an airline gate. There are times when you need to leave behind the congestion--and the expense--of ... Read More

Shopping for Airports

Saturday April 21, 2007
Most people are bewildered by airfares. They make very little logical sense. Sometimes the best way to find a low fare is to find an alternative airport. This article shows ... Read More

London on a Budget

Tuesday April 17, 2007
Don't let London's well-deserved reputation as an expensive destination keep you from seeing this world-class city. Here you'll find five pages packed with money-saving tips for a trip to London. ... Read More

Voluntourism on a Budget

Sunday April 15, 2007
A growing number of travelers are seeking more than just relaxing getaways--they want to spend at least some of their time helping the people and places they visit. It's ... Read More

Book Review: How to Travel Practically Anywhere

Saturday April 14, 2007
Author Susan Stellin has written a book about something many of you simply hate: travel planning. But even the "homework haters" might enjoy having this book on the shelf. It's ... Read More

Five Chances at a Bargain Cruise

Tuesday April 10, 2007
How would you define "bargain" in the cruise industry? There are as many definitions as there are prospective travelers. In the end, all of them want to have a memorable ... Read More

Welcome Pierre Wolfe listeners

Sunday April 8, 2007
I'd like to welcome listeners from America's Dining and Travel Guide and host Pierre Wolfe. It was my pleasure to be a guest on the broadcast today. Pierre has a ... Read More

Summer Travel Deals

Saturday April 7, 2007
Many travel deals are offered with strings attached, not the least of which is a seasonal deadline for purchasing, departing or returning. Some people are turned off by such constraints, ... Read More

Budget Train Vacation

Tuesday April 3, 2007
When gas prices climb, turn in the car keys and grab some train tickets. A combination of Amtrak and public transportation will work in destinations where the main attractions are ... Read More

San Francisco on a Budget

Monday April 2, 2007
It is among the most beautiful cities on earth, and it is a favorite of both tourists and business travelers. But as with many world-class cities, San Francisco and the ... Read More
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