Archive for June, 2009

Safety Tips for Budget Travelers in Foreign Countries

June 26th, 2009
Safety Tips for Budget Travelers in Foreign Countries

There are many things to keep in mind when traveling, whether you are a budget traveler or not. You obviously want to keep what money you have for your trip rather than lose it or have it stolen. You also want to keep yourself and traveling companions safe from harm. Here are some tips to follow to ensure your trip is safe and enjoyable in a foreign country.

 

1. Have a valid passport and all visas required for your trip. Mak » Read more: Safety Tips for Budget Travelers in Foreign Countries

Why Traveling Without Insurance May Cost You More

June 24th, 2009
Why Traveling Without Insurance May Cost You More

You are going traveling. You have lots of expenses to cover. You need to pay for your air fare, your accommodation, your food, your travel while away, cultural experiences and the list goes on. You want to save money so you decide not to bother with travel insurance. You are going on the trip of a lifetime so nothing will go wrong. It’s an unnecessary expense so you don’t need it. Wrong. Very wrong. Traveling with out insurance can be the » Read more: Why Traveling Without Insurance May Cost You More

Traveling at the Right Time of Year Costs Less

June 19th, 2009
Traveling at the Right Time of Year Costs Less

The best time to travel is in the holidays, right? Not if you want to make big savings on your traveling costs it’s not. If you travel in off peak (or low season) periods, or even in the shoulder season, you’ll find traveling costs a lot less.

 

Where are you traveling? Do you know the peak travel times for this destination? Summer and spring, no matter where you are, are generally considered the peak seasons to travel, un » Read more: Traveling at the Right Time of Year Costs Less