Tag: Budget Travel
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Are budget airlines really within budget?
Recently, airlines such as Frontier and Spirit are offering fares remarkably lower than the competition. You are hard pressed to even book with a major carrier when you see the fares offered by a budget carrier. But, what happens when you discover how they keep prices so low? The task of finding cheap air fare…
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Common Thai scams and how to avoid them
Somehow I just lived through a whirlwind trip to Thailand in Southeast Asia for a week: yes a week. Between days-long flights, nasty airplane food and being dropped in another world, I was already ready to throw the towel in upon landing in Bangkok. I’ve seen Japan‘s airport. Yeah, I used the little fancy bidet…
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Workaway vs. HelpX: Which do you use when planning a working holiday?
I’m currently planning my first extended stay abroad in Australia! I’m filled with feelings of excitement, nervousness and overall anxiousness. I don’t want this to be a typical vacation for me. I want to step out of my comfort zone and really immerse myself in a different culture. For that reason, with the help of…
Jill Meinecke 