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June 5, 2008
Don't let gas prices deflate your traveling wheels
While the price of oil remains a hot topic and continues to affect consumers and the airline industry especially (Continental today just pulled 67 aircraft from its daily operations), less expensive travel options are becoming more popular. One interesting cost-saving solution to this may be Couch Surfing, a social networking site that connects travelers with a local resident offering up their couch as a free place to stay. This gives travelers a unique insight into the "real" destination. It's considerably cheaper than a hotel or hostel, because it’s free. I've never tried it myself, but i've heard good things from friends and their peers.
Also, guides like Rough Guides offer the typical budget travel guide, but also offers a podcast so you are never without your guide book; Lonely Planet offers the budget list, but a splurge list as well for those days when you can afford to do so; and my personal favorite for U.S. destinations is Not For Tourists, a travel guide created specifically for those who wish to move around a city like a local. Avoiding tourist traps is a sure way to save money when on vacation.
Hopefully you'll not only save money but have an opportunity to experience life as a local during your vacation this summer. Happy Vacationing!
Posted by courtney.clegg at June 5, 2008 4:02 PM
Comments
Hmm. Interesting. Although, I would be a little hesitant to stay on a stranger's couch.
Posted by: Erika at June 17, 2008 1:06 AM