With gasoline prices approaching $4 USD in many places, poll results showed seven of every 10 travelers don't consider the high prices an influencer of their leisure plans.
How can this be possible? We live in a time when the travel industry is struggling and the economy has been dicey.
If all of that is true, it is also obvious that people are still traveling. In Europe and North America, it appears locals want to stay closer to home and avoid airports.
It must be said: all of that makes it a great time for budget travelers to fly and explore other continents! Avoiding crowds is frequently a good way to save money on travel.
But in this case, let's apply that off-the-beaten-path principle to shorter trips.
Click "next" below to consider the first of four ways to make the short trips satisfying and inexpensive.
