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Trucs & astuces de grands voyageurs. $9 airfare and 9 other travel hacks - cheap travel. Right now AirAsia is having a sale from Kuala Lumpour to USD $3 each way to Singapour, Thailand, Malaysia, some destinations in Indoesnia.

$9 airfare and 9 other travel hacks - cheap travel

USD $9 each way to Japan and some destinations in India. USD $17 each way to some destinations in Indoesnia, viet Nam, Laos and Cambodia. USD 72 each way to Some destinations in Australia, Taiwan, Some destinations in India and some destinations in China. USD$90 each way to some destinations in Australia, Korea and New Zeland The most expensive of them is USD $197 each way to London, Paris, Tehran Only thing not included is Airport fees and taxes.

My wife is from Thailand and we fly AirAsia as much as possible when we are there. Travel Community, Travel Stories, Cheap Tickets, Youth Hostels and all your travel needs. Hillman Wonders of the World. Hostels Worldwide - Online Hostel Bookings, Ratings and Reviews. BUG Europe - the Backpackers' Ultimate guide to budget travel in Europe. How to See the World: Art of Travel; European and World Backpacking; On $25 a Day or Less. Get Paid to Travel the World - Travel Writing Tips. Travel Writing — By Lost Girls on January 30, 2011 at 2:20 pm Be sure to check out our new Pitching 101 Series, including interviews with: BootsnAll editor, Katie HammelNew York Times’ deputy travel editor, Monica DrakeThe Expeditioner’s founder and editor-in-chief, Matt StabileGalavanting‘s managing editor, Joseph HernandezTravel Belles’ publisher and editor, Margo MillureGo NOMAD‘s general edit Max HartshorneTravel Agent senior editor Joe PikeTravelingMom‘s editor Cindy RichardsRecommend‘s managing editor Paloma Villaverde de Rico Want to get paid to travel?

Get Paid to Travel the World - Travel Writing Tips

If you’re interested in sharing your travel experiences, there are several travel websites that accept pitches from freelance writers. Here are a few of them, and what they pay per word or post. Select the destination for your trip - Plnnr.com. How to Buy a Round-the-World Plane Ticket (That Kicks Ass)

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How to Buy a Round-the-World Plane Ticket (That Kicks Ass)

Leventhal Map Center) Chris Guillebeau travels the world and writes for a small army of remarkable people at The Art of Non-Conformity blog. He is a master of clever air travel (among other things), and this is a guest post on perfecting one of the rare gems that can truly change your life: Round-the-World (RTW) tickets. Enter Chris… To outsiders, buying a Round-the-World plane ticket is a mysterious process. Over the past three years I’ve spent at least 60 hours, probably more by now, learning the ins and outs of Round-the-World travel. The Time Investment. How to Get Cheap Flights  ( 8 pgs. 3 illus.) - Art of Travel - European and World Backpacking.

Chapter 4 Booking Strategies Large Internet Sites Student and Budget Specialists Domestic Bucket Shops Ethnic and Foreign Bucket Shops Courier Flying Round-the-World Tickets Charters Bumping To Gateways Glossary TWO HUNDRED YEARS ago the cost was seven years to a lifetime of servitude for average people making a one-way crossing of the Atlantic.

How to Get Cheap Flights  ( 8 pgs. 3 illus.) - Art of Travel - European and World Backpacking

Now it can be funded by a few days of waiting tables. When booking through an agent, always specify you want the "lowest possible fare," as there may be specials which do not fall under "economy" or "APEX. " Moreover, not every agent--even with the budget specialists listed below--will be equally competent or motivated to find the cheapest ticket.

Often the best deals are offered directly by airline websites. Large Internet Travel Sites All listings are the result of experience, general budget travel knowledge, or research. Student and Budget Specialists While a few tickets require student or youth status, most do not. Domestic Bucket Shops. 7 Great Ways To Beat The Airlines At Their Own Game. The airline industry has a serious image problem as many reports have shown it ranks towards the bottom of customer satisfaction surveys.

7 Great Ways To Beat The Airlines At Their Own Game

The industry can blame high fuel costs for rising airfares, but they have no one but themselves to blame for the way their quality has gone down as they have antagonized their customers with a variety of fees that are constantly increasing. In response, travelers have been thinking of themselves less as customers and more as adversaries in a battle over their scarce business or vacation budget. Out of this new relationship emerges seven innovative ways to minimize your travel expenses while circumventing customer hostile policies. 1. Beat Checked Bag Fees. Travel Guides - World Travel Guide.

How to Travel the World on the Cheap. Many people have dreams of traveling the world.

How to Travel the World on the Cheap

Whether there’s a specific city you’ve always fantasized about visiting for a spell, or you’d love to go on a lengthy backpacking adventure and experience as many different countries and cultures as possible, chances are, at least one item on your Bucket List involves travel. Unfortunately, travel isn’t always practical. A major reason why traveling the world can be unfeasible is the cost, which can be quite high. Factoring in airfare, lodging and food expenses, even a relatively short trip to a foreign land can end up costing thousands of dollars– especially if you consider potential earnings you might lose from taking time off work.

However, if you’re open to taking a trip that involves cooking for yourself, forgoing the fancy hotels, and even – gasp!