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Backpacker Travel Tips 3

1.    Want more savings? Invest in an HI card or a backpacker card that’s accepted in many hostels around the world! These cards will give you discounts of about a dollar per night. This really adds up if you’re planning to stay for long periods of time!
2.    Save on transportation costs and ask the hostel […]

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Backpacker Tips 2

1. If you get the chance to ea tin a fast food place, stock up on free condiments like ketchup and supplies like plastic utensils and paper napkins. You can use these back at the hostel.
2.Always bring a roll of toilet paper with you!
3.Travel with a pack of cards to kill boredom and make new […]

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Lost in Las Vegas

A bunch of friends and myself decided to hit Vegas one weekend many many years ago. Omigod, it was such a disaster! Lucky we were with each other that we were able to laugh most of the things off!
I will always remember the many times that we got lost! We got lost on the drive […]

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Baxkpacker Travel Tips

A Backpacker’s life isn’t always very smooth. Backpacker’s have to be more resourceful than the normal traveler to truly get a bang for their buck. Here are some tips to make the trip a little more smooth.
1. Those plastic film containers can be used in a great many ways, including makeshift salt and pepper shakers.
2.If […]

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A Guide to Bed and Breakfasts

Staying in a bed and breakfast has some similarities and differences to staying in hotels. It is a completely unique experience in itself. It would be wrong to expect the quick service and complete amenities in the hotel.
If you’re a bed and breakfast virgin, here are a few things to remember to make your stay […]

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An Affordable Travel and Wedding Idea

If you’re thinking about tying the know soon, here is a novel idea that would not only save you a lot of fuss, but some bug bucks as well!
Why not have your wedding on a cruise?! You’ll get the wedding and honeymoon in one expense! The captain, I’m sure would love to marry you! You’d […]

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Adult- Only Resorts

If you’re in the mood for a romantic getaway with your significant other, this article is sure to come useful to you.
Do you know about adult-only resorts? Sure, when you travel with romance in mind, you may already left your own kids at home, but what about those kids that you find at the resort […]

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Travel Light

Heere are some more tips I picked up over the weekend for traveling light!
1. Get those revrible shirts/tops/skirts and whatnot, you’ll get twice the amount of use for 1 fabric!
2.When investing in a suitcase, don’t go for the hardcase ones, it adds on weight! Instead, go for  those sturdy nylon ones!
3.A plain white shirt will […]

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Travel Tips for Shopaholics

For shopaholics, vacations don’t usually mean the sights, but the new malls, boutiques and shopping areas they can get into! Here are travel tips every shopaholic has to remember to maximize their shopping experience in a new city or country!
1.    Learn key phrases- this is useful if you’re going to a country with a different […]

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Plan Your Vacation and Save Money

When you plan your vacation carefully, this also means you save money! Don’t take a break from saving just because you’re taking a break!
1.The frequent flyer programs airlines offer can get you free tickets, upgrades and perks. Compare the different programs before joining one!
2.Keep your options open for hotel accommodations. Book early and try to […]

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