Travel is a source of inspiration. Being in a new place stirs the emotions and forces the brain to ponder new concepts. So, it’s no surprise that some of our users here at Budget Your Trip have shown us some of their creativity. Sometimes when we travel, we simply refer to our trip as, “that time we went to the beach” or, “summer vacation.” However, every now and then, a trip comes along that deserves something better and bigger. It deserves a real name – a name that stands alone to let the world know that you’re going out there to find something amazing.
Posts Tagged ‘budget’
Peg Legging Around The World – Top Pirate Locations to Plunder
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012If you think about it, Pirate Travel is a completely sensible topic for posting about. It’s always good to get back to our (ancestral??) roots and remember that they were the original pioneers of the randomised, inquisitive and adventurous ideals of travel. Plundering their way around the world cove to cove, finding the unexpected and bathing in the riches on offer sounds faintly familiar. Many a traveller will bounce from hostel to hostel, enriching their lives, perhaps not through treasure but more through experiences and photo shots. So here’s to tracing the footsteps (or peg steps!) of history by outlining a few treasures of pirateyness left unplundered around the world. (more…)
Stereotypical Backpackers
Thursday, December 15th, 2011Vagabondish recently posted a great article about budget travel and the idea of “stereotypical backpackers” which we felt was worth sharing. It essentially states that just because you’re traveling on a budget and staying at cheap hotels or hostels does not mean that you’re a grubby and party-going backpacker. (more…)
Holiday Gift Guide for the Traveler
Friday, December 2nd, 2011Whew, now that black Friday and cyber Monday have passed, the rest of us can start our holiday shopping experience without getting trampled, elbowed in the face, or pepper-sprayed. If you have a loved one that loves travel, we’ve assembled the following list of travel related gear and gadgets to help give you some ideas on what to get for your favorite vagabond. (more…)
Five Affordable Caribbean Destinations
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011The summer has ended and there’s a bite in the air. In a few months we’ll all be itching for warm weather again. But how affordable is the Caribbean? Is it possible to escape the winter chill and still not break the bank? Below we’ve listed five affordable Caribbean options for even the most economically challenged traveler. (more…)
Travel Post Roundup (Aug 14)
Monday, August 15th, 2011It’s time once again to showcase some of our favorite travel posts and articles over the last few weeks. If you’re looking for some crazy stories, interesting photos, and travel inspiration, look no further! (And check out the videos at the end, too.) (more…)
Milestone: 1,500 Cities!
Thursday, July 28th, 2011Thanks to you, intrepid travelers of the world, Budget Your Trip now has travel budget data for over 1,500 cities! From La Paz to Ulaanbataar, travel conscious visitors can expand their options by realistically knowing the costs involved for even more cities than ever before. We’ve also grown the amount of budget information for the most popular travel destinations such as Paris, Italy, and New York, adding to the accuracy and completeness of the world’s most visited locations. Whether you’re backpacking or taking a luxury vacation, Budget Your Trip can help you plan your travel costs now more than ever.
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Travel Tips for China
Friday, June 10th, 2011After a few weeks in China, we’ve learned a great deal about this amazing country. Here are a few tips for navigating this behemoth of a nation with so much to see and do. (more…)
Bargaining Abroad
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011With summer fast approaching, many will be jet-setting to explore foreign and exotic places. While you may have set your budget and selected the cheapest airfare and hotel, you could get accidently get sucked into a financial hole simply by doing some souvenir shopping. To make sure that you don’t get ripped off and spend a small fortune on a matryoshka doll, learn how to bargain like a pro. (more…)
No One Travels In Luxury Anymore?
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011We’ve been working hard lately and crunching a lot of numbers. We pulled out the old statistics textbook and studied it thoroughly. We forced the planets to line up, the atoms to quantitate, and our cat to land butter-side up. The end result is a new mathematical and statistical method for calculating the average daily costs here at Budget Your Trip. Now, our travel budget will be more accurate than ever. (more…)
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