How to Save Money While You Travel - Tips & Advice - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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Joey
We did some of those things when we went to New York. We booked all of our stuff over the Christmas break, and we were going on spring break. We got a beautiful Airbnb that was right in the middle of Midtown. It was so close that you could walk to time square in the Empire State building. You had all the subway access you can ever watch. We would eat a huge lunch and pick up some pizza on the way home for dinner that night. We never even took a cab because we got an unlimited subway card for $30 to cover the entire week. We rode the subway to all five boroughs and back. We didnt go up the observatory because we didnt need to. Im blind and I thought it would be a waste of time to go up there. We rode Staten Island ferry so the sighted people in the group could see the Statue of Liberty. It was free. We went to the base of the Empire State building, Also free.
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We did some of those things when we went to New York. We booked all of our stuff over the Christmas break, and we were going on spring break. We got a beautiful Airbnb that was right in the middle of Midtown. It was so close that you could walk to time square in the Empire State building. You had all the subway access you can ever watch. We would eat a huge lunch and pick up some pizza on the way home for dinner that night. We never even took a cab because we got an unlimited subway card for $30 to cover the entire week. We rode the subway to all five boroughs and back. We didnt go up the observatory because we didnt need to. Im blind and I thought it would be a waste of time to go up there. We rode Staten Island ferry so the sighted people in the group could see the Statue of Liberty. It was free. We went to the base of the Empire State building, Also free.
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Rafael
He's so right on souvenirs, try to avoid souvenirs shops and all those establishments for tourists, they sell sht. I went to Florence few months ago and wait 'till the last day for buying a souvenir, I wanted something relevant from that place, then I did some research and I realized that Pinocchio's author, Carlo Collodi, was born in Florence and I decided to buy a copy of le avventure di Pinocchio in a local library for only 9, 99 (11USD, a very nice one with a vintage look, for me it has way more value than a cheap pointless souvenir from a souvenir shop. Obviously, this is just my personal advice XD.
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He's so right on souvenirs, try to avoid souvenirs shops and all those establishments for tourists, they sell sht. I went to Florence few months ago and wait 'till the last day for buying a souvenir, I wanted something relevant from that place, then I did some research and I realized that Pinocchio's author, Carlo Collodi, was born in Florence and I decided to buy a copy of le avventure di Pinocchio in a local library for only 9, 99 (11USD, a very nice one with a vintage look, for me it has way more value than a cheap pointless souvenir from a souvenir shop. Obviously, this is just my personal advice XD.
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Pizza
If backpacking use Eurolines buses and travel at night so you save a nights accommodation pay and bus stations in Europe are nearly always close to the city centre so you save on hassle of getting to the hostel. If you fly and use hostels ask the hostel for a pick up you would be surprised how cheap they charge and again you cut out the hassle of getting to the hostel. Ask the hostel for recommendations on restaurants and look for discounts on museums
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If backpacking use Eurolines buses and travel at night so you save a nights accommodation pay and bus stations in Europe are nearly always close to the city centre so you save on hassle of getting to the hostel. If you fly and use hostels ask the hostel for a pick up you would be surprised how cheap they charge and again you cut out the hassle of getting to the hostel. Ask the hostel for recommendations on restaurants and look for discounts on museums
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James
Let add to this: when in London do not take a taxis, use the tube or London buses. If you are thinking of going from London to Scotland again use a bus, for if you book this 3 to 4 weeks before your trip it can cost as little as 1 pound, there offers like this on trips to all the main towns.
Note this just 1 way, but the train can cost you 45 times more, if you are going by train do not buy on the day, as this will be the highest cost.
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Let add to this: when in London do not take a taxis, use the tube or London buses. If you are thinking of going from London to Scotland again use a bus, for if you book this 3 to 4 weeks before your trip it can cost as little as 1 pound, there offers like this on trips to all the main towns.
Note this just 1 way, but the train can cost you 45 times more, if you are going by train do not buy on the day, as this will be the highest cost.
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Miche
He's really not kidding about Switzerland. On the TGV from Paris to Geneva, the conductor told me Ah, you are going to Geneva, the centre of the Universe. Now remember -- you must not say that Geneva is expensive. You must say that Geneva is VERY expensive! and then he laughed and laughed.
My husband and I went out for a curry in Geneva. Two curries, two bowls of rice, two beers, $100 NZ.
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He's really not kidding about Switzerland. On the TGV from Paris to Geneva, the conductor told me Ah, you are going to Geneva, the centre of the Universe. Now remember -- you must not say that Geneva is expensive. You must say that Geneva is VERY expensive! and then he laughed and laughed.
My husband and I went out for a curry in Geneva. Two curries, two bowls of rice, two beers, $100 NZ.
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vikingshelm
Gour show has become one of my tops. You have become the Rick Steves of the general public, at least as far as travel tips go. Thank you for all of your guidance. I used so much of your advice while traveling the Wast Coast this last summer. Europe is in 2. 5 years. that will be interesting.
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Gour show has become one of my tops. You have become the Rick Steves of the general public, at least as far as travel tips go. Thank you for all of your guidance. I used so much of your advice while traveling the Wast Coast this last summer. Europe is in 2. 5 years. that will be interesting.
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Melody
Supermarkets abroad are so fun! Plus its possible to get burnt out on restaurant food and just want some oatmeal, fruit, etc. its also cool to learn how different supermarkets arewill they bag my groceries for me? Do I need to bring my own bags? Are they open on Sunday?
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Supermarkets abroad are so fun! Plus its possible to get burnt out on restaurant food and just want some oatmeal, fruit, etc. its also cool to learn how different supermarkets arewill they bag my groceries for me? Do I need to bring my own bags? Are they open on Sunday?
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Swythern
Dear Mark,
I was wondering how much you typically spend on a trip. I'm a 21 year old single student and ever since watching your China video I've wanted to go there. How many thousands of dollars would you want to save up before spending a few weeks in China.
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Dear Mark,
I was wondering how much you typically spend on a trip. I'm a 21 year old single student and ever since watching your China video I've wanted to go there. How many thousands of dollars would you want to save up before spending a few weeks in China.
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Whimsy-chan
I actually lol'd when you mentioned Switzerland. Planning on taking my sister on her first trip and was just explaining we can't afford it. I spent 20chf on a pub burger meal last time there. Video shall serve as further reference: )
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I actually lol'd when you mentioned Switzerland. Planning on taking my sister on her first trip and was just explaining we can't afford it. I spent 20chf on a pub burger meal last time there. Video shall serve as further reference: )
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daniserio
Mark, call me up the next time you're in Switzerland. I'll show you around and you'll see landscapes a normal tourist doesn't see. And I can show you how you get the most off this beautiful country for less money! :-) Take care
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Mark, call me up the next time you're in Switzerland. I'll show you around and you'll see landscapes a normal tourist doesn't see. And I can show you how you get the most off this beautiful country for less money! :-) Take care
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