Comments on: Reader Travel Tips http://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/27/reader-travel-tips/ Learning about frugality Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:49:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Dana http://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/27/reader-travel-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-4750 Dana Tue, 05 May 2009 00:13:57 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=2973#comment-4750 I generally avoid purchasing souvenirs per se. Instead I surprise family and friends with postcards that are more like mini-letters... much more than the usual "Wish you were here." Postcards don't require dusting or cleaning and many people like to put them in their photo albums. I also buy thick skinned fruit whenever I come across a stand or market place that's selling it. Having a few bananas or oranges on hand makes me less likely to spend a ridiculous amount on a meal. Lastly, rather than rent a car, I like to use the same transportation that the locals use. It makes the trip feel much more authentic and tends to cost much less. I generally avoid purchasing souvenirs per se. Instead I surprise family and friends with postcards that are more like mini-letters… much more than the usual “Wish you were here.” Postcards don’t require dusting or cleaning and many people like to put them in their photo albums. I also buy thick skinned fruit whenever I come across a stand or market place that’s selling it. Having a few bananas or oranges on hand makes me less likely to spend a ridiculous amount on a meal. Lastly, rather than rent a car, I like to use the same transportation that the locals use. It makes the trip feel much more authentic and tends to cost much less.

]]> By: Gypsie http://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/27/reader-travel-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-4562 Gypsie Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:21:35 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=2973#comment-4562 I have to agree with taking a tour. Mom and I went to Thailand for 13 days with airfare, hotel, english speaking guide, attractions, some meals all for only $1299. Airfare alone would have been that much. We only take one carry on and a back pack each. You have to carry alittle more but you dont pay for your luggage either. Suviniers are always keychains. they take no room to store and bring back great memories when you use them. I have to agree with taking a tour. Mom and I went to Thailand for 13 days with airfare, hotel, english speaking guide, attractions, some meals all for only $1299. Airfare alone would have been that much.

We only take one carry on and a back pack each. You have to carry alittle more but you dont pay for your luggage either.

Suviniers are always keychains. they take no room to store and bring back great memories when you use them.

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