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Use a ‘Fake’ Location to Get Cheaper Plane Tickets

I can’t explain airline pricing but I do know some plane tickets can be cheaper depending on where you buy them or, even better, where you appear to buy them from. This is all about leveraging foreign currencies and points-of-sale to your advantage. For reasons I never quite understood, every time I tried to book a domestic flight in another country, the prices were always exorbitant. But, say, once I was in Bangkok, that same flight that was once $300 would fall to $30 almost inexplicably. Most people don’t know there is a simple trick for “changing” this to get a cheaper flight on an airline’s website; it’s how I managed to pay $371 for a flight from New York to Colombia instead of $500+. To demonstrate how this scheme works, we ran a one-way search from Cartagena to Bogotá—two cities in Colombia—for June 17 on Google ITA, Kayak and Skyscanner. Unsurprisingly, Kayak takes a U.S. Where to change point-of-sale in Google ITA. Prices shown in Colombian pesos. I search again.

How I Afford to Travel… And You May Not Like What I’m Going To Say | Kate From the States The honest truth – I never have the money I need to travel, but I buy the ticket anyway. I’ve realized that money comes and goes, but the more I make, the harder it is to part with it and weirdly, the less I have, the easier it becomes to budget. I don’t do that saving account, checking account, travel account thing either. … And I want to live around the world. I’m working seven days a week and I can’t even afford my own place yet. And so the google search began. I’m going to need to work abroad. Working while you travel is literally the smartest thing a person can do. But you can’t do it forever. So with this information. I mean, lets face it – If I moved into New York City when I was 24 years old, I’d be working to pay for my apartment. And even if I stayed home and kept working like I was – I wasn’t saving what I needed to get ahead. If you tell people you work 7 days a week, they don’t see anything wrong with it. I hate that mindset now. SO I looked into it. Have you heard of 0% APR?

The 20 most hipster neighbourhoods in the world From Berlin to Barcelona, Tallinn to Tokyo, take a tour of the 20 coolest hipster neighbourhoods of the world. Graduate, alternative cinema lover and ‘semi-pro’ photographer? Listen to indie folk, eat organic and drink craft beer. If you have recognized yourself in this description, well, maybe you're a bit ‘hipster’ too. Ultra skinny jeans, checked shirt - check, moustache for him, polka dot dress for her… Hipsters around the world have their favourite places and Skyscanner has identified 20 of the most hipster. Capital of Culture 2014, Riga is at last receiving recognition of its hipness. A district that does not need any introduction, the most radical now consider Williamsburg too ‘mainstream’, but it’s still a hipster mecca. While hipsters may not be universally welcome in Berlin, it was once Euro hipster central. Finding the most hipster neighborhood in the capital of checked shirts is a hard job, but we’ll give it to the art / food / music combo of the Pearl District.

Alquiler de apartamentos de vacaciones y casas rurales - Niumba Travel tips: Oslo’s trendy new suburb Grünerløkka, and the week’s best deals | Joanne O’Connor | Travel Why go? It’s been said that when a man is tired of Oslo he’s probably been there for three days. While it’s true the Norwegian capital lacks some of the carefree charm of its Scandinavian neighbours, there are pockets of cool if you know where to look. In the east of the city, once-gritty Grünerløkka has undergone a transformation from rundown industrial district to a vibrant, arty neighbourhood which could give cool Copenhagen or style-savvy Stockholm a run for their money. What to do Spend a day or two exploring the area’s vintage and designer shops and galleries, or rummaging through the stalls at the Birkelunden Sunday fleamarket. Where to stay An affordable option in an expensive city, Overnattingoslo has 64 small, smart rooms with kitchenettes on a quiet street near the tram stop for the city centre (from £112 for a three-night stay in summer, overnattingoslo.no). Where to eat Insider tip Give me a break

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Tarihi ve Mimari Doku - Ayasofya Hamam “Umut ederim ki, zamanın sonuna ve kıyamete dek yaptıklarıma göz gezdirecek temiz yürekli dostlar, çabamdaki ciddiyet ve gayreti öğrendiklerinde; insaflı bir gözle bakıp, beni hayır dualarıyla yad ederler, inşallah.” Mimar Sinan İstanbul'da Ayasofya Müzesi ile Sultanahmet Camii arasında yer alan Türk hamamı; Kanuni Sultan Süleyman'ın eşi Hürrem Sultan tarafından, Mimar Sinan'a 16. yüzyılda (1556 – 1557) Ayasofya'nın yanına, 532 yılında tamamen yıkılan tarihi Zeuksippos Banyoları'nın bulunduğu yere inşa ettirilmiştir. 1910 yılına kadar aktif olarak kullanılan hamam, uzun yıllar kapalı kalmıştır. Sultan Ahmet cezaevinin dolu olduğu zamanlarda mahkumların da tutulduğu hamam, dönem dönem kağıt deposu ve benzin deposu olarak da kullanılmıştır. Klasik devir Osmanlı hamamları üslubundaki yapı, çifte hamam şeklinde ve 75 m uzunluğundadır.

Majorca beaches Cala Llombards (1 on map) On the southeast coast, this cove is a long, thin strip of white sand framed by pine trees, with rickety boatsheds perched on the rocks. Who goes?Locals and people staying in nearby villas. The shallow water makes it a good choice for families with small children. What is there to do? Bars and bitesThe Tropical beach bar is likely to put a big grin on your face with its fabulous fish, endless supply of cold beers and laidback music. Getting thereTake the MA-6100 out of Santanyí, and at the roundabout take the exit to Cala Llombards. Majorca's Cala Llombards cove is a long strip of white sand along the southeast coast © LOOK Die Bildagentur der Fotografen GmbH / Alamy Cala Tuent (2) Sheltered by pine trees and the Puig Major peak on the dramatic northwest coast, the cove is a mix of sand and pebbles overlooked by the tiny Sant Llorenç chapel. Who goes? What is there to do? Bars and bitesThe rather splendid Es Vergeret is on the rocky hillside above the cove. Who goes?

10 of the best high-end restaurants in Istanbul | Travel La Mouette This restaurant is located on the terrace of Beyoğlu's Tomtom Suites hotel. It has a superb view of the old city, but, more importantly, it has the talents of two young chefs who are doing stellar work using locally-sourced ingredients. Their imaginative take on the Turkish staple Arnavut ciğeric (Albanian-style liver) is reminiscent of foie gras and is among the more sublime dishes found in town. One of their desserts, a panna cotta made with yoghurt, pulls off the nifty trick of not only cleverly imitating its original inspiration but actually bettering it.• Tomtom Kaptan Sokak 18, Beyoğlu, +90 212 292 4467, lamouetterestaurant.com, mains TL45 (£17). Lokanta Maya It seems chef Didem Şenol knew exactly what Istanbul was missing when, last year, she opened Lokanta Maya – a casual neighbourhood bistro with a brief menu of contemporary Turkish cooking and seasonal specials. Rumelihisari Iskele Fish Giritli Leb-i derya Mikla Müzedechanga Meze by Lemon Tree

Valencia Parties & Erasmus Valencia Top 10 Night Clubs in Istanbul — Witt Magazine Night life in Istanbul is huge. There are many popular establishments — some aged over thirty years old and some very down to date. Being such a big city with several city centers, Istanbul has more than one entertainment destination. On the Asian side Caddebostan “barlar sokağı” — a street of pubs on Iskele Street — and Kadife Street, both in the Kadıköy district, have a lot to offer. Partying By the Sea — Ortaköy Anjelique — Located on the shore of Bosphorus, it goes without saying that this three storey mansion offers a good view as well as a broad variety of food. Address: Muallim Naci cad. 360 Istanbul, ready for another wild night. Blackk — Resto-lounge, Club and Levendiz Greek Tavern. Address: Muallim Naci Cad. Reina, exquisite partying by the Bosphorus Reina– Opened its doors in 2003 and is located by the Bosphorus. Address: Muallim Naci Cad. Address: 141 Muallim Naci caddesi Kuruçeşme Ortaköy Telephone: +90 212 327 85 85www.sortie.com.tr Suada, partying on the Bosphorus.

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