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Mark's Budget Travel Blog January 2009 Archive

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

Zip Line Tours under $90 USD

Wednesday January 28, 2009
The zip line tour has become one of the world's most popular travel products. Some people enjoy the thrill of zooming across the treetops at high speeds. Others love the ... Read More

About Travel Examines Hotel Deals

Sunday January 25, 2009
If you're already missing the holiday season and longing for a getaway, sometimes it pays to look for a great hotel deal and build your trip from there. Charlyn Keating ... Read More

Train Tickets on a Budget

Sunday January 25, 2009
In Europe, people have been hopping trains and deciphering subway systems for generations. Many North Americans are reluctant to pursue this type of travel when on vacation, especially when they're ... Read More

Travel Deals for the Week of Jan. 26

Sunday January 25, 2009
Here's this week's list of 10 travel deals. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't ... Read More

Seattle on a Budget

Sunday January 18, 2009
Seattle is a bustling city that is home to some of the world's best-known companies. But some of the greatest reasons to visit Seattle are many miles from the city ... Read More

Rail Europe Tip: Buy Early

Sunday January 18, 2009
Let's face it: January is not a prime time for people to travel Europe by rail. But there are some good deals waiting for those who are willing to consider ... Read More

Cheap Cruise Tips

Sunday January 18, 2009
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 memorable and ... Read More

Travel Deals for the Week of Jan. 19

Sunday January 18, 2009
Here's this week's list of 10 travel deals. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't ... Read More

Baggage Fees Keep Increasing

Sunday January 11, 2009
Have you noticed that many airlines continue to boost their fees for checked baggage and oversized or overweight luggage? Just a few months ago, airlines such as AirTran, Northwest and ... Read More

Share Some Good Travel Deals

Sunday January 11, 2009
When was the last time you visited our budget travel forum? It's a great place to share ideas, triumphs and challenges with fellow travel enthusiasts. Why should you make the ... Read More

European Delivery Programs

Sunday January 11, 2009
In these economic times, you might think it outrageous to consider buying a new car at the same time you are planning a trip to Europe. But automakers offer travel ... Read More

Travel Deals for the Week of Jan. 12

Sunday January 11, 2009
Here's this week's list of 10 travel deals. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't ... Read More

Book Review: DK Eyewitness Travel Guides

Sunday January 4, 2009
You won't find too many travel books (if any) that surpass DK Eyewitness Travel Guides for detail and illustration quality. But do they actually benefit a budget traveler or do ... Read More

Cheap Train Tickets

Sunday January 4, 2009
In many places, train travel is an afterthought. The rise of budget airlines within Europe led many away from train-heavy itineraries. But this fact remains -- the rail networks of ... Read More

Report: Holiday Airline Cancellations up 70 Percent

Sunday January 4, 2009
Remember the surveys a few months ago that showed growing consumer dissatisfaction with the travel industry? Here's a stat that isn't likely to help the airlines: USA Today reports holiday ... Read More

Travel Deals for the Week of Jan. 5

Sunday January 4, 2009
Here's this week's list of 10 travel deals. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't ... Read More
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