London is among the top tourist destinations during the summer no matter what year it is, but it can also be an expensive city to visit. There are some things you’ll want The post London Tra...
Is this you? You’re on a Europe trip. You’ve been up since 4 am to get this plane, having only just caught it because a taxi happened along. You’ve coughed up three The post 11 Exciting ...
Holidays in Spain have been a student staple for years now. Not only is Spain filled with beautiful beaches and popular hotspots, it is also a very cheap destination for students who The post ...
When my brother started driving for Uber full-time a few years ago I became curious about the great range of reasons why people drive for Uber. Here is what I learned. Full The post The Secret...
You’ve got a weekend planned in the Windy City, but you’re already counting the cost. Museums, tours, and restaurants are all enticing and often rewarding experiences but can add up quickly. ...
You were meant to visit Paris, France. You know it, and I know it – so, what’s stopping you from going? Please don’t tell me that it’s your budget because I know The post Paris on a Bu...
The way monetary systems work, I am told, is that they replaced the old system of barter (where I would give you a sheep, for example, in exchange for a train The post The Problem Using Ame...
There are a great number of sites you can use to book travel on the internet. Which site or sites you use depends on your style of travel, how much in advance The post 27 Websites for Booking ...
As many of you know I’m a sponsored blogger this year by the National Pork Board. Not all of the stories that they send me make sense for a travel audience. One The post 15 Ways to Save Mone...
Trail Wallet is an expense tracking application for the iPhone. The app lets you set a daily budget and tracks your spending toward that. This budget then rolls up into a monthly The post App ...
Whether you’re visiting Barcelona whilst backpacking around Europe, or simply looking for a budget city break, it’s always handy to know what places you can visit without breaking the bank. T...
Shereen Travels Cheap, by Shereen Rayle, is primarily written for the beginning budget traveler. The book is comprised of twelve chapters covering various topics such as cruising, eating for less...
Traveling with the little ones in your family needn’t be an expensive or stress-filled holiday. No matter where in the world you’re traveling, you can usually find quality discounts for food,...
Scattered across 14 islands and surrounded by water and lush, green spaces, Stockholm is stylish and beautiful – but notoriously expensive. For travelers on a budget it can present quite a chal...
I’ve been around the world quite a bit, but there is one memory that stands out in my mind whenever I think back to my `traveling days’. To make things more affordable The post My First Ex...
My personal travel kicked off when I started work for a luxury hotel booking site. Reviewing properties in the Travel Intelligence collection is part of my job, so I’ve stayed at a The post ...
Yesterday, I was sending out emails to people I have communicated with previously to encourage them to sign up for my newsletter. As an incentive to join my newsletter I offer a The post "The ...
The Amateur Traveler talks to Pauline Frommer again about tips for budget travel. We talk about booking tours and alternative places to stay instead of hotels. We talk about which travel destinat...
I have recently completed an eBook that is a beginner to intermediate guide to how to use different online travel sites to book your travel. The eBook covers strategy for finding low The post ...
The Amateur Traveler talks to travel writer Pauline Frommer. Pauline is the daughter of Arthur Frommer and has been traveling her entire life. She has recently released a new series of guidebooks...