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The 'Man Who Flies For Free' says these are the 3 best websites for airline d... Courtesy of Scott Keyes Scott Keyes is an expert at traveling for cheap. Scott Keyes, a reporter for Think Progress and author of the e-books “How To Fly For Free” and “How To Find Cheap Flights,” is an expert at finding affordable airfare. Keyes has become so gifted at landing super-cheap tickets and getting the most out of his frequent flyer miles that he has booked an epic world trip that spans 13 countries, 20,000 miles, and 21 flights — all for free.

He told Business Insider his process is a “labor of love” and that he enjoys finding people the best deals he can. He created an email list to send friends updates on any amazing travel deals he finds while browsing Twitter or his RSS feed. It’s safe to say he really loves this stuff. And after spending five years dedicated to finding airline deals, Keyes now knows the best websites, tips, and hacks for getting tickets for dirt cheap prices. TheFlightDeal.com TheFlightDeal.com Skiplagged Skiplagged ITA Matrix ITA Matrix BONUS: AwardWallet.com. Ten Things You Need to Know Before Traveling Solo. I Saved $100,000 In Just One Year To Travel The World. Here's How.... | agirl... A lot of people ask me, "how on earth can you afford travel so much? Don't you save money at all? The number of vacations you go for; it's ridiculous! " Just so we are clear, i'm NOT one of those "Full Time Vacationers"; a.k.a World Ventures MLM folk (and by the way, I travel way more than probably 90% of them) who claim to earn a passive income while spending their lives traveling the world.

Note: Nothing against WV folk, everyone has their own preferred way of earning/saving their travel dollars; some more effective than others. Oh and last I checked, I wasn't born a millionaire. Lijiang Old Town, China I still managed to SAVE $100,000 a year though, and that's AFTER vacationing in Europe once every 3 months, AFTER changing cars every year/Rolex's every month, and AFTER setting money aside for my retirement.

So how did I do it? Just followed the 10 steps listed below, that's how. 1. I'm not a card person. I now subscribe to THIS logic. Me with $10 in my wallet? So yes, Cash is King. 2. Me? Taking a Break From Work? Here's How to Earn Money as You Travel | MoneySmart.sg. 20 Trips to take in your 20's. The 20 best trips to take in your 20’s The Eurotrip Let’s start with the old and faithful. One of the best trips to take in your 20s is now and forever will be, ‘the Eurotrip’. An idea once made famous by a certain film has long been a tradition of college graduates… so what are you waiting for!? Studying Abroad Studying at college or university in your 20’s – dubbed the “best years of your life” – can sometimes feel like a drag.

Volunteering in Africa An increasingly popular trip to take in your 20s (and of course your 30’s, 40’s+++) is to dedicate your most precious asset – your time – to volunteer in an African nation. South America Adventure Once the road less travelled, South America is becoming an increasingly popular choice for 20-something travellers. Fun times with Friends While a solo trip is a bold and noble move to make in your 20’s, if you have the chance to travel with friends, don’t take it for granted.

(source) Nature lovin’ in Costa Rica Backpacking Southeast Asia Going Solo.

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Planners. ASIA. NEW ZEALAND. Blue waters. BLOGS. EUROPE. A soundtrack for your travels: The Wanderlust Playlist. Whether its a one hour train journey or a seven hour flight, your travels are undoubtedly in need of being romanticised by plugging in your headphones and switching off from the world. Here’s our fave picks to escape from reality as you travel to and through foreign lands… Mumford and Sons – Hopeless Wanderer Red Hot Chili Peppers – Road Trippin’ The Kooks – Seaside Angus & Julia Stone – Big Jet Plane Sufjan Stevens – Chicago Frank Turner – Wanderlust Joseph Arthur – Honey and the Moon City and Colour – Comin’ Home The Kooks – See The World Death Cab for Cutie – Soul Meets Body Frank Turner – Sunshine State Angus & Julia Stone – Santa Monica Dream Bag Raiders – Way Back Home Gypsy & the Cat – Time To Wander Dido – Life for Rent Wildlife – Hotel California Vampire Weekend – Holiday Noah and the Wale – 5 Years Time Related.