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• What Kind of Travel Experience do You Want?Why are you going? Who is going with you? How are you planning to get there? Answer these and other crucial questions first.
• What is a Realistic Budget for Traveling?
  Do you know how much you need? Don’t get stuck without food or a way to get home by missing this step!
• The Best Places to Travel on a Budget?
  Where in the world can you go travel on LESS than $30 a day? Check these ideas out!
• Where are the Cheapest Accommodations?
  You will be pleasantly surprised at the options available for cheap travel – from roughing it to luxurious pads – here’s what you need to know!
• Where to Travel with Kids on a Budget
  Want to have fun, travel the world AND bring the kids? No problem – here’s where to begin…
• What is the Cheapest Form of Transportation?
  Plane, train, bus or car? Find out the cheapest options and what dangers to watch for.
• Save on Entertainment and Transportation by Paying in Advance
  Where can you find the best deals? When is buying ahead a good idea?
• Tips for Saving when Traveling in a Group
  Tourism loves groups! You can save from travel insurance to airfares – just know what to ask for!
• Safety Tips for Budget Travelers in Foreign Countries
  You won’t have fond memories if you make these mistakes – protect yourself by knowing when cheap is just not worth it!
• Student Discounts and other Travel Deals
  Find out if YOU are eligible for special travel discounts offered to students and seniors.
• Traveling at the Right Time of Year Costs Less
  Could you take advantage of cheaper travel times? When is your destination cheapest?

 

• Free Entertainment Ideas for Travelers
  Not everything has to cost you money – consider some of these FREE entertainment ideas to extend your dollar AND your fun!
• Buying Food at the Market and Other Daily Savings Tips for Travelers
  Experienced travelers take advantage of daily savings by living like locals – here are some ideas for you to try!
• Tips for Backpackers – What Stays and What Goes?
  Traveling light? Here is your essential list of what to bring and important reminders for backpacking safely
• Why Traveling Without Insurance May Cost You More
  Don’t scrimp on this absolute necessity – check out these typical scenarios where travel insurance becomes crucial!

 

 

 

 

Scotland’s capital city may be overflowing with cosy hotels, tempting restaurants and cheerful locals but like any ancient place, the city has a dark and eerie past.

Walking ghost tours

Perhaps the best way to experience Edinburgh’s grisly history is by joining one of the many walking tours that take place in the Old Town every night.  These chilling tours wind through the dark alleys and haunted streets of the city’s underbelly, delving deep into tales of Scotland’s rich and spine-tingling past.

The tours set off at various times throughout the evening, getting progressively scarier as the night goes on.  Many of the earlier departures are suitable for younger children, although it’s always best to check first.

There are a number of companies operating tours, most of which depart from the Royal Mile. Bookings are not always necessary but again, it’s best to plan ahead if you’re unsure.

One of the best companies is Mercat Tours, which has a five star rating from the Scottish Tourist Board and offers a variety of different tours to suit every bloodthirsty taste.

Mary King’s Close and the underground vaults

Beneath the Royal Mile lies Edinburgh’s deepest secret – a warren of hidden ‘closes’ or narrow streets where real people lived, worked and died.  The network was built over many years ago and has lain forgotten about until recently.

The most infamous is Mary King’s Close, supposedly named after a wealthy landowner’s daughter who lived and died there.  In the mid 17^th century, city officials attempting to contain the plague blocked off the entrance to the close, trapping many plague victims inside.

The close is often heralded as Scotland’s most haunted site after more than 300 years of reported ghost sightings.  One of the most frequent is that of a young girl around five or six years of age, named ‘Annie’ by those who have seen her.  Annie’s room is one of the most popular areas of the close, where numerous visitors have left small toys and mementoes for the young spirit.

Edinburgh Dungeon

The Edinburgh Dungeon takes visitors on a gory tour of the city’s darker side.  Exhibits include the infamous murderers Burke and Hare, a reconstruction of the cave inhabited by the cannibal Sawney Bean, and a realistic version of Edinburgh’s Old Town during the plague, with dirt, disease and a body cart waiting to take away its victims.

There is also a torture gallery displaying gruesome equipment like headcrushers, thumbscrews and flesh tearers.  Entry to the dungeon is around £15 per adult and £11 per child – but keep an eye out for discount offers that are often advertised on the back of city bus tickets.

It is a natural paradise – teaming with exotic wildlife, marine life and flora and fauna – and the answer to an Epicurean’s prayers, thanks to its famous South African braai (barbeque) culture and fantastic wines. It is rich with culture and diversity, although it has struggled for freedom, equality and opportunity on the world stage.

The largest sporting event this year will undoubtedly be the FIFA 2010 World Cup Final that is being hosted in South Africa for the first time.

Cape Town plays an integral role with 8 matches booked during this fabulous tournament. These include 5 first round ties, (with England v Algeria on 18th June) and there will also be quarter and semi-final matches played at the new 70.000 capacity Green Point Stadium.

Formerly a golf course, Green Point is located in a safe and desirable area of this cosmopolitan city enjoying spectacular views of Table Mountain.

Stretching from the southern Namib Desert to the green valleys of the Western Cape, the snowy Drakensberg Mountains to the sub-tropical coastline of Kwazulu-Natal, cosmopolitan Cape Town to the Soweto Township, South Africa is a mesmerizing place with endless opportunities for every type of traveller.

Other venues are: Port Elizabeth, Durban, Bloemfontain, Pretoria, Polokwane, Nelspruit, Rustenburg, and at 2 locations in Johannesburg.

Tickets for the participating stadium venues went on sale 5th December and there has been an unprecedented response for fans wishing to enjoy the spectacle of the world’s finest array of football talent.

If you do not wish to stay in ‘overpriced hotels’, or nearest to the match venues – you may consider renting in Garden Route and Wine region which is currently in high demand for quality self catering holiday accommodation in Cape Town.

This is a once-in-a-life-time chance to be part of the world’s biggest footballing event – don’t miss out! Log on now to book your World Cup Final tickets from the official FIFA website.

Don’t forget to book your holiday accommodation in South Africa early and be part of the 2010 World Cup finals!

Compare Hotels prices in South Africa here!

As it has been rumoured, it seems that Hollywood won’t be the only place for celeb spotting on Oscar Night. As told by one of the officials of the Hawaii International Film Festival hold in the Royal Hawaiian some of the cast members of the famous Lost TV series will make an appeareance. Will it be Kate, Sawyer or Jack? If you want to unveil the secret, maybe it’s time for a trip to Honolulu!

Precious travel tips for Spring 2010 on Feb 17th msnbc’s travel article: pick a destination, take a look at lodging rates and book now for the next Spring!

This week we have selected a photo essay with views to the impressive beauty of the mountains in Kyrgyzstan: rock formations for climbers, turquoise alpine waters, oppium poppies, and donkeys as a means of transport. Wonderful pics!

Are you planning a long trip with your other half? Are you starting to plan your first vacation together and you are more than terrified on how will it be? Uncorneredmarket gives you some advice on how to avoid killing each other during your holidays! Enjoy!

Are you in need of a break from your daily routine but don’t find a holiday that suits the pocket? Don’t worry, you can surely find your ideal destination and save some money! Here goes a series of tips!

1. Camp out

Many countries are quite open if you just set up a tent on the beach or in a forest or park,  although this option can be quite dangerous, remember the old “camping in the danger zone” tip: padlock the zips together at the entrance of the tent if you’re afraid of getting robbed – or worse.

Although it might sound laughable, camping can be a very rewarding experience, and think of the money you’ll save which you can then put towards fancier meals. Doesn’t sound too bad now, does it?

2. Quit buying coffee at cafes

Increasingly these days, more and more hotels and guest rooms have complimentary tea-and-coffee making facilities. Increasingly these days, more and more cafés have ever-more expensive coffee which is incredibly far from complimentary.  It’s amazing how we are willing to spend as much money on coffee which is essentially some roast beans and hot water as we on an entire (admittedly fast food) meal.  If you are really committed to holidaying on a shoestring but can’t do without a cuppa on the go, you should buy a thermos flask and prepare each morning while you’re out for the day. By the end of say, a one week stay,  you’ll have saved more than you could have imagined.

3. Book your flights around mealtimes

Book your flights so you arrive at your destination mid afternoon rather than morning, that way you won’t have to pay for breakfast when you get there, you’ll get it on the flight, remember the old adage:  “there’s no such thing as a free lunch“, because you’ll have already paid for meals in your flight ticket, there’s no need to pay it again if necessary. The downside of this trick is that it may result an inconvenience, also if you travel on a low-cost airline, the flight time is likely to be either stupidly late or stupidly early – which tends to spoil appetite.

4. Ask for extra food on the plane

Most airlines are actually happy to provide you with extra buns, sandwiches or whatever they have if you ask for it. However, this takes a certain degree of humility, as they possibly suspect your intentions and deny you, which would rather embarrassing. It also takes stealth around other passengers to slip the “contraband” into your rucksack – you just have to hope there’s hardly anyone else on the flight.

5. Change Money as late as possible

Change money with a local trader in the town centre, not at the hotel or airport, where the exchange can be up to 20% out of kilter with real rates.  Additionally, try to travel to a specific country where the currency is currently very weak, and watch your bucks go a long way. Some smart English Travellers did this in December 2006 where the American Dollar reached an almost record low – getting a Pre-Christmas holiday and saving on the presents.

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