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By Mark Kahler, About.com Guide since 1999

Best Campgrounds - Search Tips Created: Sunday, May 12, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Add value to your camping or RV trip with these search tips for finding the best campgrounds.
San Francisco Vacations - 10 Quick Tips for Budget Travel Created: Sunday, January 17, 2010 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
San Francisco vacations can be expensive without some good budget travel advice. Check out 10 quick tips for getting good value from a trip to San Francisco.
Affordable Dining Experiences Created: Sunday, January 17, 2010 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
San Francisco vacations can be expensive without some good budget travel advice. Check out 10 quick tips for getting good value from a trip to San Francisco.
Hostels of the World - Hostels & Lodging - Budget Travel - Net Links Created: Thursday, August 05, 2004 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Looking for a Hostel in Kathmandu? Kalamazoo? Find hostels from around the world, read about what other hostellers have to say, how they are rated, which ones to avoid and learn about hostel culture.
RV Travel - A Test Drive Created: Sunday, August 26, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
RV travel offers some pros and cons to budget travel plans. Consider carefully if this travel option works best for you.
Travel Deals Created: Sunday, December 14, 2008 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Here are travel deals for the week. A variety of discount travel is offered for airfares, car rentals, hotels, cruises and much more.
Common Mistakes for Popular Travel Destinations Created: Sunday, May 13, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
World-famous travel destinations often prove costly to visit. Take a look at common mistakes made in travel that are specific to major attractions and save money on your next trip.
Pre-Sail Cruise Tips Created: Sunday, May 05, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 06, 2013
Take a look at five pre-sail cruise tips for budget travel. Apply these tips to your next cruise vacation.
Free Things to Do for Budget Travel Created: Sunday, September 11, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Finding free things to do can greatly enhance budget travel. Take a look at ways you can save money by taking advantage of free travel opportunities all over the world.
Otavalo on a Budget Created: Sunday, January 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Find out about Otavalo, one of the great tourist attractions in Ecuador. From the Otavalo market to the scenic surroundings, make this city a part of your budget travel itinerary.
Free Things to Do in London Created: Sunday, April 28, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Free things to do in London will add value to your visit. Add some sights and activities in London for free, and maximize your budget travel.
Travel Trends - 2013 Predictions Created: Sunday, December 02, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Travel trends take shape throughout the year and then have an impact the following year. Take a look at some predictions for 2013.
Summer Vacation Travel Guide Created: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
When it's time to plan for summer vacation, plan your itinerary with expert assistance. Find the best vacation places and travel tips at About.com.
Stretch Your Budget by Choosing Budget Friendly Destinations Created: Sunday, January 16, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013
When you visit cheap destinations, you find it is possible to stretch your travel budget. Take a look at places where your money will work harder for you.
8 Common Mistakes Made in Airport Travel Created: Sunday, April 14, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 19, 2013
There are at least 8 common mistakes in airport travel that cost time, money and stress. Find out how to avoid these problems at the airport and practice sound budget travel.
Free Things to Do in New York City Created: Sunday, November 20, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
There are free things to do in New York City that will make your visit less expensive. Pursue some worthwhile sights and activities in New York City for free, and make the most of your budget trave...
2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards Created: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Learn more about the finalists for the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards in the category Favorite U.S. Budget Airline.
Shore Excursions on a Cheap Cruise Created: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Shore excursions are an essential part of taking a cruise. But you should refuse to pay for overpriced shore excursions on a cheap cruise. Make your own shore arrangements and save money.
Phoenix on a Budget Created: Sunday, June 19, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Phoenix is now one of America's largest cities. It attracts business and vacation travelers. Find out how Phoenix travel can be affordable.
Twitter Airlines - Cheap Airfare Found on Twitter Created: Sunday, September 13, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
On Twitter airlines are finding a willing audience. Budget travel enthusiasts want to find cheap airfare first, so they follow airlines on Twitter.
Airline Fees to Avoid Created: Sunday, April 24, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 13, 2013
Airline fees can disrupt budget travel. Here is a top 10 list of airline fees to avoid. Buy cheap airline tickets, but watch out for baggage fees and other airline fees you can avoid.
Backpacking Your Way to Travel Savings Created: Thursday, August 05, 2004 Updated: Friday, April 05, 2013
A guide to the backpacking travel with style. Every backpacker knows there are good and bad hostels, and tricks for saving money. We direct you to hostels in popular destinations and find deep disc...
Trains in the U.K. - London Created: Saturday, April 09, 2011 Updated: Friday, April 05, 2013
Trains in the U.K. can help you put together cheap travel plans. With gasoline prices soaring and air travel often inconvenient, see what a train vacation could do for your travel budget in London.
Accommodations on a Budget Created: Sunday, June 28, 2009 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Accommodations can cost more money that is desired for budget travel. Read these budget travel reviews to see types of accommodations which make overnight stays affordable.
8 Common Mistakes in Mexico Travel Created: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Visitors to Mexico make common mistakes that rob them of time, money and fun during their trips. Find out about 8 Mexico travel mistakes.
All-Inclusive Pricing or Hotel-Only? Created: Thursday, April 04, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
When you are offered an all-inclusive rate, there are questions to ask before rejecting a hotel-only rate.
Budget Cruise Review: Quail Cruises Gemini Created: Sunday, October 17, 2010 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Read this cruise review of the M/V Gemini, Quail Cruises line for more about budget travel in the Adriatic and Greek Islands.
Hotel Cost - Budget Travel Created: Sunday, March 24, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Keep your hotel cost at a minimum by following a few of these money-saving tips.
Step by Step Travel Tips for Cruises and Hotels Created: Monday, December 05, 2011 Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013
Finding cheap cruises and cheap hotels requires a step by step approach. Use these tips to save money on hotel stays and budget cruises.
Travel Myths - Latin American Destinations Created: Sunday, January 29, 2012 Updated: Saturday, March 23, 2013
Travel myths about Latin American destinations can cost you money if accepted as fact. Take a look at a few of these common mistakes as you approach budget travel to Central America and South Ameri...
Washington, DC on a Budget Created: Sunday, September 18, 2005 Updated: Saturday, March 23, 2013
Washington, DC is one of America's top tourist destinations. There is much to see, and many of the major attractions are free. Here's some help for dealing with the other costs in this expensive ca...
Miami on a Budget Created: Sunday, January 20, 2008 Updated: Saturday, March 23, 2013
Visiting Miami on a budget? Take a look at some tips for seeing Miami and south Florida. These money saving ideas will cut your costs and help you find cheap food, cheap hotels and get better value...