Top Tips on Finding Accommodation for a Short Term Stay in Brooklyn

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If the traveling bug has bitten you and Brooklyn is your destination then look no further! Filled with charming brownstones, great restaurants, treelined streets and tons of ethnic enclave charm, Brooklyn is a wonderful destination for any curious traveler.

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Your Guide to Edinburgh on a Budget

If you’re light on cash but still anxious to visit Scotland’s captial, never fear! We’ve created an easy tip guide to help you enjoy the city without breaking the bank.

Skip the Hotels

The easiest way to save while traveling to Edinburgh? Try to stake out the cheapest accommodation you can find. Have a close friend or relative in the city? Hit them up so you can crash on their couch! Continue reading

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Watch That Wallet: 3 Tips and Tricks for the Budget Traveler

If you’re on a budget but still have a hankering for all things bon voyage there’s no need to shelv your plans because of cash concerns. We’ve got three handy-dandy tips that will ensure a happ wallet, whether your destination is Paris, Reno or Outer Space.

1. Stay with a Friend or a Do an Apartment Swap. The biggest expense while traveling is definitelywhere you’ll lay your head. Skip the fancy hotels and even shy away from budget-friendly hostels. If you’re a seasoned globetrotter you may have friends littering the map, so call them up and ask to crash on their couch or in their spare room. All you have to offer in exchange is dinner or a nice bottle of vino. Continue reading

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