Archive for 'On a shoestring'

UK Travel: The best ways of transport around England

Posted on 18. Nov, 2012 by .

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For most travelers, a visit to England might actually mean a visit to London and a few surrounding stops, but it is travel beyond the capital that provides the quintessentially English experience!

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Singapore on a shoestring

Posted on 31. Jul, 2012 by .

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Don’t let rumors of high prices in Singapore put you off a visit there. With a bit of planning, a trip to Singapore on a shoestring is easy, and this incredible city just shouldn’t be missed!

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Tuscany on a Shoestring – Yes, it’s possible!

Posted on 12. Aug, 2011 by .

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The costs of traveling in Italy are right in the middle of the pack in terms of European travel, but the idea of luxurious villas and indulgent food and wine in Tuscany tends to scare off budget travelers. However, with just a little clever pre-planning, travelers in any budget range can discover this beautiful region on a shoestring, without sacrificing any of the indulgence that makes Tuscany a must-visit destination.

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Costa Rica on a Shoestring

Posted on 14. Jun, 2011 by .

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Costa Rica is the gem in Central America’s tourism crown: lush, green jungles, wild animals, breathtaking beaches and a well-developed infrastructure make a trip to Costa Rica as easy as it can be adventurous, suitable for many different types of visitors. The level of development, however, has also raised prices on goods and services, hotel rates and transportation to a level that most budget travelers (falsely) believe to be out of their range.

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Belize on a shoestring

Posted on 21. Nov, 2010 by .

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The prices in Belize can be much higher than anywhere else in Central America, but with some planning, Belize can be as affordable as it is beautiful!

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Mexico City on a shoestring

Posted on 22. Aug, 2010 by .

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No trip to Mexico is complete without spending at least a few days in this modern yet traditional, culturally-rich, forward thinking gateway to Latin America.

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San Francisco on a shoestring

Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by .

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San Francisco was one of our favourite cities during the American leg of our travels. The city is filled with life; it could take a lifetime to discover all of its secrets. It could also take a big budget if you’re not careful. However, with a bit of planning, exploring the streets of San Fran doesn’t need to eat through your budget. Here are the Globetrottergirls’ tips on getting the most out of San Francisco on a shoestring budget.

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Los Angeles on a shoestring

Posted on 13. May, 2010 by .

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Los Angeles might seem like an expensive city, but it’s easy to explore L.A. without breaking the bank! Check out our top ten tips for L.A. on a shoestring:

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Top 10 things to do in Las Vegas: Non-Gambling & almost free!

Posted on 03. May, 2010 by .

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We never meant to start our globetrotting adventure in Las Vegas. A series of random circumstances led us to start in Sin City, but after three and a half cold & rainy years in England, the sweltering and sunny Nevada desert seemed the perfect kick-off for our around-the-world journey.

Neither of us are any good at gambling, and with no desire to lose all our savings to slots and booze, we set out to explore how to enjoy the city of Vegas beyond the sin.

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