Top 5 Travel Tips from Michael Palin
“I’ve learned a lot from the world. I’ve learned to see myself from a different
perspective, to see the rest of the world from a different perspective, to see our own country from a different perspective.” From The Independent, this short video in which Michael Palin shares his top 5 travel tips from his own
experience.
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Great Travel Links |
Travel with a view. There may be faster ways to travel, but sometimes it's about more than just getting from A to B. From the UK to India, Peru to South Africa, and Canada to New Zealand, the folks at Cheapflights share the top 10 scenic train rides around the world. 5 cheap travel gadgets
you need in your carry-on. From the Huffington Post, this new list of inexpensive gadgets to make travel a little bit easier. I particularly like the luggage cup holder for when I'm trying to juggle tickets, bags, and a last-minute latte. Check out this list for making your trip a little smoother without breaking the bank.
Forget the cab (or even Uber). This article covers the best alternatives for getting to and from the airport in 12 major cities, including London and Barcelona, as well as several in Canada
and the United States. It lists several options for each city, including prices, to make your trips to and from the airport cheaper
and easier.
The most clicked on link last month.
Find cheap flights on the go. From the folks at Skyscanner, an award-winning free smartphone app that allows you to search millions of flights from hundreds of airlines in seconds. Not only will it save you time and money, but it also features Skyscanner's popular "everywhere" button. Available for both iPhone and Android, you can download the app
and start searching for flights here.
No Single Supplements Allowed. Don't forget to check out the Solo Traveler Deals page before planning your solo trip. You may just find exactly what you need there at a great price. Gear, Books and Great Travel Resources - We're expanding our travel resources section all the time. Every piece of gear and every book is there because I like it. I can stand behind it. As for the travel tools and resources, I've used and
recommend many of them while some are recommendations from readers.
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Financial Fridays Travel Farther, Longer, & More Often |
You have consistently told us that money is the main reason you don't travel more. To the rescue: #Financial Fridays! Every week, we will bring you tips and advice to help you travel more, better, and more often. Financial Fridays--because the best things in life aren't things.
I like to keep travel simple and the experience rich. Here are my go-to travel apps that save money and make travel
easier. Continue reading →
Cheap Access to Lounge Luxury: 5 Tips
How do you get that lounge luxury when you fly economy? Here are 5 tips
for getting cheap access to airport lounges. Continue reading →
Where to go. When to go. How to go. All of this is
wrapped up in these three steps to solo travel on a tight budget. Continue reading →
From accommodation to premium flights to celebrity chef restaurants – get real luxury at a fraction of the cost. 32 tips for luxury travel on a budget. Continue reading →
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