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Mark's Budget Travel Blog July 2008 Archive

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

Paris on a Budget

Thursday July 31, 2008
The budget-minded should never be deprived of the best travel experiences. For many, Paris represents a prime example of the best, and there are ways to make such a visit ... Read More

Budget Travel Library

Thursday July 31, 2008
For most budget travelers, book shopping focuses on the best guidebook that can be stashed in a backpack or suitcase. Guidebooks are great money-savers because they help you find things ... Read More

Is Priceline Your Best Budget Option?

Thursday July 31, 2008
Millions of people bid for their trips on the Internet, and many use Priceline.com to book hotel rooms, airfare, and car rentals at a discount. It's true that Priceline can ... Read More

Poll: Travelers Still Willing to Hit the Road

Thursday July 24, 2008
Visa, Inc. recently conducted a survey of travelers who leave their home countries at least once every three years. The results were published in a news release. Perhaps the most ... Read More

Beware of Beijing Travel Scams

Thursday July 24, 2008
If you're bound for Beijing and the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, take note: Equator HD plans to dedicate an episode of their series "Ultimate Travel Scams" to China's Capital. According ... Read More

Five Tips for Saving Money on a Car Rental

Thursday July 24, 2008
As you hit the road, there are at least five things you can do to keep car rental bills under control. Unfortunately, many travelers simply pay the rates they receive ... Read More

Anyone Taking a "Staycation?"

Thursday July 17, 2008
Many of my former English and journalism professors are probably quite dismayed with the language-bending travel terms we see these days: Voluntourism is helping people you visit; and the most ... Read More

SSMAC: Good New York Hotel Rates for Veterans

Thursday July 17, 2008
The Soldiers', Sailors', Marines', Coast Guard and Airmen's Club is located in the Murray Hill section of Manhattan, and offers rates as low as $25 per person a night for ... Read More

Northwest to Add Award Ticket Fees in September

Thursday July 17, 2008
Northwest has announced it will charge up to $100 USD for each award ticket issued on or after September 15. The airline's executives say the charge is necessary because fuel ... Read More

Memphis on a Budget

Thursday July 10, 2008
Graceland is among the most-visited mansions in the world, and it brings many a visitor to Memphis. But once they arrive, many people discover that this river city is known ... Read More

Save Money Overnight on the Train

Thursday July 10, 2008
If you're not a sound sleeper, spending the night on a noisy, jolting rail car might not be a good choice. But if you're willing to sacrifice some comfort, you ... Read More

The Decline of Courier Flights

Thursday July 10, 2008
When I started writing for About.com in 1999, money-conscious travelers were serving as air couriers. They'd agree to carry a parcel overseas. In return for their baggage allotment, the traveler ... Read More

Ten Steps to Better Fuel Economy

Thursday July 3, 2008
With recent prices at or above $140 USD/barrel for oil, it doesn't appear cheap gasoline is coming our way in the near future. So here are ten simple steps that ... Read More

Carry-on Luggage for Budget Travel

Thursday July 3, 2008
One-bag travel is important for mobility and economy. Both major and budget airlines are charging hefty fees for overweight bags these days, so perhaps you should start by purchasing a ... Read More

Insurance for the Budget Traveler

Thursday July 3, 2008
Should you buy cruise insurance from the line itself or a third party? You look forward to shopping for bargains in faraway places, but what if your trip must be ... Read More
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