Big chain or local company? What car rental abroad really costs

Every rental car booking comes down to the same choice. You either go with a name you recognise from the airport concourse, or you go with a company you have never heard of that has forty cars and a phone number that turns out to be a WhatsApp account. Most people pick the familiar option without thinking about it, which is fair enough. It is also, in a lot of countries, the more expensive one.

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The Practical Packing List for Long Travel Days Without the Misery

In my years of traveling, not only have a done multiple long-haul flights, but also overnight bus rides, overnight trains without a sleeper car, and the much dreaded overnight sleep on the floor of the airport waiting for an early morning flight. So, here are my tips and advice for things you need to make yourself comfortable and survive those annoying super-long trips.

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Budget Travel vs. Cheap Travel: What’s the Difference?

Traveling the world doesn’t have to break the bank. Budget travelers and deal-seekers alike swear by strategies that make adventures more affordable. But here’s the catch: "budget travel" and "cheap travel" aren’t the same thing. While they may sound interchangeable, they embody two very different approaches to exploring the globe.

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