Back in September I wrote the ultimate guide to travel hacking. It was a way for me to share tips and advice on how to travel cheaply without sacrificing comfort. And as I watched people’s reactions and answered questions about that guide, I hit upon an idea. It’s one thing to say “Hey, this stuff [...]
Tag Archives: Travel Tips
I Do This For Me
October 20, 2011 – 4:44 pm
Recently, a commenter remarked on a recent post: “I do wonder after so many years of travel you don’t seem to have been to that many places, and I would have to say also that many of your destinations are pretty “safe”, well tred places.” I told him we all go where we most desire [...]
Renting an Apartment While Traveling
October 13, 2011 – 3:37 pm
Lately, a lot of short-term rental companies have been asking me to stay with them. These companies offer furnished apartments for rent as an alternative to hotels. I’ve avoided them for a while as I generally like the social atmosphere of hostels. And, when I do want something non-hostel or hotel related, I usually just [...]
How to Spend 3 Days in Helsinki
September 26, 2011 – 8:15 pm
Helsinki seems to be off the normal “Scandinavian tourist trail.” Most people I know always seem to make it to Copenhagen or Stockholm (or sometimes Oslo if they can afford it), but they stop there. Helsinki never seems to be on the travel radar of most budget travelers I know. I’m not sure why. I [...]
The Ultimate Travel Hacking Guide
September 12, 2011 – 2:14 pm
Travel Hacking is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot these days. You see it on many travel websites that seek to explain how to become a travel ninja or ultimate traveler. Travel hackers are the people constantly chasing miles, rewards points, and elite status. They are looking for every possible way to game [...]