Travel Insurance Prevents Disasters
I loved Sri Lanka. The food, the people, the beach, the mountains – even the big city was good. It’s a real gem in what some consider a tough neighborhood for independent travel (South Asia). On my last morning in
Step By Step Guide To Get Mobile Phone Service In Thailand
These days every backpacker seems to be equipped with at least a mobile phone and a tablet. Don’t worry – I’m not here to tell you to leave the iPad at home. Let’s just get right to the point… You’re
The Cheapest Flights to Laos
A ‘visa run’ is common terminology among the backpacker crowd in Thailand. Us backpackers aren’t known for planning ahead, so like millions of others each year arriving at the Bangkok airport, I got a stamp in my passport that allowed
8 Steps to Ensure You’ve Searched All Possible Connections
There are many airfare search tools, mileage calculators, route maps, and other travel tools to help find all the possible connections and destinations to the region(s) you want to go on your next trip. This guide will walk you through
5 Cheapest Flights in Asia for Winter 2013
While airfares in Asia seem to have crept up a little from 2012, there are still some exceptionally cheap tickets to be discovered for your adventures this winter. The prices for domestic flights within Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia are
5 Worst Airlines You Wished You Never Flew
1. Biman Bangladesh Airlines Occasionally you’ll be able to score a good deal flying on a short flight around South Asia on Biman Bangladesh Airlines – which may not be much to worry about. But if you’re thinking about booking
Knowing You Found a Bargain Airfare
Knowing if you really got a bargain airfare can be tricky. Let’s say you want to spend a month in Europe next summer and need to find a cheap airfare deal. You’ve looked at the fares available on ITA Matrix,
Travel Tip: How to Add a Free Stopover to Your Next Trip
A stopover is a connection between two flights of more than 24 hours. A stopover is a great way to maximize your travel budget by adding an additional destination to your itinerary – ideally at no extra cost. Let’s say
Don’t Get Screwed by Spirit Airlines
By flying on Spirit Airlines you can save loads of cash on your trip to Costa Rica, Peru, and many other destinations. Knowing where this stingy but cheap airline excels and where it lacks will help you get the maximum
America’s Worst Airports
Outside the U.S. you can find some of the world’s finest airports. Their amenities might include swimming pools, movie theaters, spas, hotels, and even free city tours! These “extras” won’t be found in airports stateside. Some American airports get such