How to take a broke-ass road trip There’s a saying that goes, ‘The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco’. It’s credited to Mark Twain, but that’s a lie; nobody really knows who said it. I wish I had. You know what else I wish I had? 1. (I know I just complained about not having a car, but I’m actually tied to my desk right now, so just look at my car reference before as a metaphor for ‘the freedom to not be at my damn desk’.) 2. If you don’t have wheels but aren’t too keen on riding with random strangers, you can always rent a car. 3. Still on the car-less theme, if you use Zipcar or one of the countless smaller local versions of car sharing, you can take a vehicle for multiple days at a time. 4. Don’t wanna spend too much loot on food while traveling? 5. You read Lonely Planet, so you know the drill, but just in case you don’t, I’ll break it down for you. 6. If you wanna save money on a road trip, don’t go to Disneyland, or any other theme park for that matter. 7. 8.
How to Travel Around the World for $418. “I have to tell you sir, this is easily the most ridiculous itinerary I’ve ever put together,” said the American Airlines operator the other night as I finalized plans for a worldwide adventure that would make Marco Polo blush. “Welp, that makes two of us!” I replied. And just like that, I had committed myself to almost nine months of international travel. Yes, that picture above is my actual itinerary. Beginning this January, I’ll start an epic journey that will take me across four continents, through at least nine countries, and into more than fifteen cities. Oh, and all of these flights are costing me a grand total of $418.36. Warning: I’m totally going to geek out on travel-hacking with this post, so if you have no interest in learning how to travel the world and visit awesome places for dirt cheap, check back in on Monday. This post is also quite lengthy at over 2500 words: grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let me show you how deep the rabbit hole of travel hacking goes. -Steve
Get Paid to Travel the World - Travel Writing Tips Travel Writing — By Lost Girls on January 30, 2011 at 2:20 pm Be sure to check out our new Pitching 101 Series, including interviews with: BootsnAll editor, Katie HammelNew York Times’ deputy travel editor, Monica DrakeThe Expeditioner’s founder and editor-in-chief, Matt StabileGalavanting‘s managing editor, Joseph HernandezTravel Belles’ publisher and editor, Margo MillureGo NOMAD‘s general edit Max HartshorneTravel Agent senior editor Joe PikeTravelingMom‘s editor Cindy RichardsRecommend‘s managing editor Paloma Villaverde de Rico Want to get paid to travel? If you’re interested in sharing your travel experiences, there are several travel websites that accept pitches from freelance writers. Here are a few of them, and what they pay per word or post. Travel Websites That Pay for Freelance Articles and Posts Travel Belles $10 per post. Travel sites that accept submissions for experience, rather than a payment Some ideas and rates courtesy of Matador.com, JoAnna Haugen
Europe's great cities on the cheap Last updated 11:38 20/09/2012 TAKE THE PLUNGE: Europe's most popular cities are also among its most expensive, but it is possible to do them on the cheap. Europe's cities have a wealth of historical and cultural and riches-but that doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune. It is possible to do Europe's most popular and expensive cities on the cheap- and with the Australian dollar hitting a record high with the euro, there's never been a better time to start planning that trip. London HOTELS: Tune hotels (www.tunehotels.com), the hotel arm of budget airline Air Asia X offers dirt-cheap London lodgings from £35 ($A54). FOOD: London can be an expensive place to eat. THINGS TO DO: London is blessed with a multitude of free museums, art galleries and attractions. GETTING AROUND: Invest in an Oyster card ( and a good map, and keep in mind that sometimes it may be quicker to walk between stations than pay for the Tube. Paris Rome Venice Vienna Comments
The Top 50 Resources for Getting a Cheap Flight The Top 50 Resources for Getting a Cheap Flight Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 5:47pm by admin These days, travel is expensive, and costs are rising fast enough to make your head spin. Tools Put these tools to work to stay on top of fare deals, predictions and more. Websites These booking sites, aggregators, and other resources offer a great way to spot deals for the flight you need. Articles Follow the strategies outlined in these articles to get the best deal possible. If you enjoyed this article, please bookmark it at del.icio.us »
Good Weekend top 100 travel adventures Wild at heart … a Masai warrior surveys his starkly beautiful homeland. Photo: Getty Images 1. 2. 3. How's the serenity? 4. Advertisement 5. 6. Jewel of the south … Saffire, on Tasmania’s Freycinet Peninsula. 7. 8. 9. Stoned sentinel … Easter Island’s famous moai statues. 10. 11. 12. European vacation … Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia. 13. 14. 15. Girt by sea … the beautiful Croatian coast. 16. 17. 18. Indian icon … the Taj Mahal. 19. 20. 21. It's a wonderful town … New York's La Esquina diner/restaurant.
Best Countries for Americans to Live Abroad It’s not for everyone, but some Americans prefer to live abroad, particularly as they reach retirement age. Retiring abroad can be a way to live in luxury on a budget, making it perfect for those on fixed incomes. However, not all international destinations are created equally. If you’re looking to live in the lap of luxury on a modest income, these are the places you should be house hunting. Non-Economic Considerations Before choosing a country overseas to make your home, you need to consider factors other than the exchange rate. Ecuador You might not be thinking “Ecuador” when looking for a retirement home, but you might want to. International Living reports that a couple with a spartan lifestyle can get by on about $800, while those looking to live in the lap of luxury will be hard pressed to spend more than $1500. Mexico Perhaps the best part? Malaysia Malaysia isn’t just a place where you can retire on the cheap. Good cell phone coverage? New Zealand Got money to throw around? Spain
Top Ten Places to Live in the World What does your ideal home look like? — Credit: d gypsy! (via Flickr) If you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be? Before we get to our list of our picks for the top ten places to live, let’s start by figuring out what makes a location a good choice in the first place. What would your ideal hometown look like? The key is finding the top places for you to live. If you have children, your top places to live might include towns with plenty of safe playgrounds and entertainment. — Credit: Sam Howzit (via Flickr) Here are some of the biggest things you might consider when trying to determine the top places to live. Weather — Most of us probably have climates that we like better than others. Now let’s get to our original list of the top ten places to live. There are many factors that make the place we live the place we love to call home. Healthcare and Tolerance – Amsterdam, The Netherlands Meuse River, The Netherlands Best Place for Singles – New York City, USA Malta Virginia
Amazing Places To Experience Around The Globe (Part 1) Preachers Rock, Preikestolen, Norway Blue Caves - Zakynthos Island, Greece Skaftafeli - Iceland Plitvice Lakes – Croatia Crystalline Turquoise Lake, Jiuzhaigou National Park, China Four Seasons Hotel - Bora Bora Ice skating on Paterswoldse Meer, a lake just South of the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. Marble Caves, Chile Chico, Chile The Gardens at Marqueyssac Ice Canyon - Greenland Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, British Columbia Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada Multnomah Falls, Oregon Seljalandsfoss Waterfall on the South Coast of Iceland Petra - Jordan (at night) Verdon, Provence, France Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia Norway Alesund Birdseye of City Benteng Chittorgarh, India Riomaggiore, Italy Keukenhof Gardens - Netherlands. Sky Lantern Festival - Taiwan. Mount Roraima - Venezuela. Seychelles East Iceland. Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. New York City. See also
San Francisco's 20 Most Iconic Dishes Wednesday, July 18, 2012, by Carolyn Alburger Although tourists have their own bucket list of dishes to try in San Francisco, there are certain foods that transcend to a level of local fame befitting the real restaurant lovers in town. If you have just 20 meals left in San Francisco, these are the places you would have to go. The following list spans relatively new restaurants to older, well-established ones, and is given in no particular order. For more iconic dishes from across the Eater Universe, head over to Eater National.
The real (and unspoken) rules of US roads The United States is a very large place so driving cultures can be surprisingly, even hilariously diverse. Regional driving aptitude and situational awareness can range from commendable to terrifying, so stay on your toes when venturing into unfamiliar territory. Knowing the local driving laws and unspoken road rules are just as vital when undertaking a road trip. Old school rules The first speed limit law in the US was set in Boston in 1757. Though rarely if ever enforced, there are aging, peculiar laws all over the country that confound reason, but are nevertheless still on the books. New rules to keep in mind Generally speaking, texting while driving is merely a sign of dangerously low IQ, but since common sense isn't necessarily a prerequisite for getting a driver's licence, 39 states have taken the extra step to ban drivers from text messaging. The unspoken rules Finally, and sadly, Americans are famously oblivious and/or dismissive of other drivers.
www.thrillist You come for the views on California’s Pacific Coast Highway, but you keep going for the food. There’s a wealth of fresh, local, and unforgettable eats nearby, from hoity toity white tablecloth spots to shuck-your-own oyster joints, and from time-warp barbecues to detour-worthy taco stands. Here are the best places to get your nosh on or nearby the PCH: River's End Restaurant & Inn/Facebook 1. Jenner, CA Most restaurants that boast million-dollar views coast on their natural assets, do so while serving sub-par food. Continue Reading Anna Marks 2. Marshall, CA This chain of four outlets was started by a couple of partners in the early 1980s around the idea of sustainable aquaculture; today they farm over 3.5 million oysters, clams, and mussels from cultivated seabeds every year. soupstance/Flickr 3. San Francisco This hundred-year old cash-only spot is full of salty snacks and locals coming in for the take-out business. Kodiak Greenwood/Courtesy of Big Sur Bakery 4. Longster47/Flickr 5. 6.