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You want to travel and see different places but you have a tight budget? Remember you don’t have to be filthy rich to go on a domestic or international holiday. With proper research you will find that you can actually travel within your budget. Traveling is not just meant for people with a pocket full of money, it is meant for everyone!

If you have chosen a domestic destination, then it is suggested that you stay at hotels and motels on the outskirts of your travel area. You can save a lot of bucks if you decide to lodge in one of the budget hotels or motels available commonly these days. If you are planning to rent a car, then it is better if you search for a place on the periphery of your vacation location.

It is not a difficult task to go on a budget vacation. The main requirement is proper planning. You must survey and do adequate research to avail the best deals. One of the best places to look for the most current packages is the Internet. Many a times you get a discount when you book online.

You can save a lot of money by staying in a hostel instead of a hotel and you can even take a tent. This will not only allow you to stay within your budget limitations but it would also be an adventurous experience for you.  Read more...

Packing properly is an important consideration for the budget traveler. Traveling on a budget means traveling light. The more unencumbered you are by junk you don’t need, the more chances you will have and the less expensive your travel will be.

For instance, while the traveler with only one bag is free to hop on the inexpensive city bus and pay as little as one dollar to get into town, if that same traveler is loaded down with three or four bulky suitcases, it is likely that an expensive taxi, and a potential fare of $50 or more, may be the only option.

This is just one example of how packing light can help you keep your travel budget under control, but there are many more examples, all borne of experience. In addition to saving money, traveling light makes sense on so many levels.

For one thing, you will enjoy your trip much more if you can just head straight out of the airport, without that long wait at the baggage claim.

Packing properly is an important consideration for the budget traveler. Traveling on a budget means traveling light. The more unencumbered you are by junk you don’t need, the more chances you will have and the less expensive your travel will be.  Read more...

Everyone’s hurting a bit in this downwards spiraling world economy. But if you’re still lucky to have a job and need that release a vacation can only provide then head towards to Bangkok Thailand. With some of the wildest nightlife venues and seedy sex districts, Bangkok leaves an indelible memory on all who visit.

To make the most of your vacation in Bangkok when visiting the sex districts it’s best to stay at a hotel that has a guest friendly policy. These hotels don’t require a guest to pay a joiner fee which is usually 500THB. There are many but you’llf find a some names of popular ones below

Bangkok has three main sex districts:

Patpong
Nana
Soi Cowboy

There are a few more but the 3 main ones are mainly geared towards foreign tourist. Which is a good thing since these three are connected through Bangkok’s efficient train system the BTS Sky Train.

Patpong is Bangkok’s oldest red light district dating back before the Vietnam war started. Today the drinks and go go bar activities are a bit higher since Patpong has been commercialized. But you can still find decent prices on local draft or brewed beers such as Singha and Chang. There is only one guest friendly budget hotel within a 5 minute walk to Patpong and its called Bally’s Studio Suites Silom. This hotel is relatively new and the rooms are decent in size. It’s also close to the BTS Sky train so you’ll be able to get to the other sex districts easily.  Read more...

Although not a large country by any means, the city-state of Singapore packs in a large variety of delightful experiences and attractions that have fascinated countless visitors around the world. The mixture of multicultural ethnic practices and Western influences, along with the country’s reputation of being a safe and clean country, is a winning formula for drawing in both tourists and business travelers. However, Singapore is not among the cheapest countries in the Southeast Asian region, which begs the question whether visitors on a tight budget can easily find a good variety of budget accommodation here. 

This issue is certainly no cause for concern, as there are many cheap Singapore hotels that provide a guest experience that is not much inferior to their luxury counterparts. All guests’ basic accommodation needs are satisfied with the availability of cable television and cozy, fully air-conditioned rooms. By staying in these hotels, you have more money to indulge in the acclaimed dining, shopping and touring experiences in Singapore. 

Cheap Singapore hotels are located in both the downtown areas and residential neighbourhoods. Two prominent names in Singapore budget accommodation are Fragrance Hotel and Hotel 81. I shall now shed more light about the characteristics of a few districts which you can consider staying in. 

Little India 

For more adventurous travelers who want to experience authentic local flavours of Singapore while staying in low cost accommodation, the Little India district fits the bill. This area has among the cheapest accommodation on the island, with a choice of hostels for backpackers, budget hotels and still-affordable middle-ranged hotels.   Read more...

Watching a visitor enter New York City for the first time has always been the equivalent of watching a deer in the headlights. The fast pace, noise and traffic just seem to startle my friends when we go into the controlled recklessness flowing through the streets of Manhattan. Growing up right near New York it has always been my playground, and perhaps something I took for granted as I was younger. There is no question in my mind New York is the best city and offers the most and best of whatever your desire be. If great food is your forte, well the best chefs thrive in the alleys, nightlife? The city has the best you will find and you will continue to find new hot clubs, concerts? almost every artist considers New York their favorite venue, sports? Come on the Yankee’s and the Mets The Giants and the Jets? Oh, and lets not forget New York Broadway Theater, the best musicals, plays and shows anywhere!

So with so much to do it is no wonder why friends become lost and a bit overwhelmed by New York’s addicted charm, and if I was not there to guide them they would probably just sit in the car wondering where to go. Most people think a trip to New York is going to hit the wallet pretty hard, but believe it or not a great time can be had on a small budget if you are willing to go a bit off the beaten path.  Read more...