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Mark's Budget Travel Blog September 2007 Archive

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

Baseball's Second Season

Sunday September 30, 2007
What a finish in the National League! The regular season didn't settle the Wild Card race, so Colorado and San Diego both ended the season looking for one more win. ... Read More

Shopping for Airports

Sunday September 30, 2007
Most people are bewildered by airfares. They make very little logical sense. Sometimes the best way to snag a low fare is to find an alternative airport. This article shows ... Read More

Exchanging Money on a Budget

Sunday September 30, 2007
Exchanging money is one of those expenses for which you receive very little satisfaction. So why not try to keep this expense to an absolute minimum? Before you go to ... Read More

Atlanta on a Budget

Sunday September 23, 2007
Georgia's capital city is also the center of business and industry for much of the American South. Whether you're there for pleasure, business or on a flight layover, a visit ... Read More

Airfare Deals under the Microscope

Sunday September 23, 2007
Perhaps you've had the experience of finding a very nice airfare on the Internet, only to see it jump before your very eyes as you proceed with booking. What happened? ... Read More

Five Chances at a Bargain Hotel Room

Sunday September 23, 2007
Budget travelers don't pay the rack rate (standard price) for hotel rooms. They find ways to stay that involve discounts whenever possible. Where do you find those lower prices? Here ... Read More

Hiring a Private Guide on a Budget

Sunday September 16, 2007
Ever consider hiring your own private tour guide? It's not an outlandish notion for budget travelers. Many guides work for modest fees or gratuities and they can save a great ... Read More

Save on Short Notice Flights

Sunday September 16, 2007
As you plan autumn and holiday travel, you know that advance booking is often a crucial element in getting an affordable airfare. But what happens when you can't make long-range ... Read More

Florence on a Budget

Sunday September 16, 2007
For centuries, the ordinary would not suffice in Florence. Look at the exterior walls of the city's cathedral (Duomo) and then breathe in the artistry that surrounds you. It's small ... Read More

Save Money with Package Travel Deals

Sunday September 9, 2007
Independent travelers often shun so-called package deals that bundle airfare and room costs into a single price. These package deals are not always the best budget option, but they should ... Read More

Ten Ways to Find Cheap Airfares

Sunday September 9, 2007
Finding a cheap airfare does not involve luck or magic. It is a matter of searching in the right places for the right prices. Here are 10 suggestions -- in ... Read More

Before You Pack for a Budget Trip

Sunday September 9, 2007
With airline baggage policies constantly changing, you're more likely than ever to get an unpleasant surprise at check-in if you tend to overpack. Many airlines are increasing fees for big ... Read More

Ten Free Things to do in Europe

Sunday September 2, 2007
There were lots of comments from readers this week on how expensive Europe (especially London) has become in recent years. Did you know some of the most famous and rewarding ... Read More

Yapta: Protection from Overpaying for Airfares

Sunday September 2, 2007
Did you overpay for your last airfare? Most of us can't really answer the question because once we pay for the tickets, we stop shopping. But a relatively new service ... Read More

Las Vegas on a Budget

Sunday September 2, 2007
Las Vegas is one of those destinations that never seems to be out of season. Take a look around and you can see a place where nothing less than "over ... Read More
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