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inspiration will last longer than the trip
It seems like a lot of work: don’t you have to apply for competitive grants, jump through hoops of bureaucratic red tape to abide by international visa short-stay protocols and then deal with the pressure of creating in a foreign land? And what about the possible language barriers to overcome as well? And yet the…
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How to Use Google Flights and Wikipedia to Plan Your Trip
It’s rare you hear somebody recommend Wikipedia as a formal source of information—well, publicly, at least—and especially not as a resource for travel planning. However, the web’s free encyclopedia offers detailed information on every major airport (and most minor ones) in the world. That info includes all the global destinations that can be reached directly…
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Travel advisers: When to let a professional plan your trip
Decades ago, your vacation most likely began with a visit to a travel agent, who relied on a combination of expertise and connections to find the best deals on plane tickets, hotels, tours, and more. [Weston Wei/The New York Times] Decades ago, your vacation most likely began with a visit to a travel agent, who…
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Plan Your Trip to Photograph the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse With This App
The Eclipse Company is ramping up its support of those preparing to watch North America’s total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 through a new app that helps viewers plan their route, viewing location, and more. Last year, the Eclipse Company collaborated with The Planetary Society to create a map that made it easy to…
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8 Travel Tips That Save Me Time and Money on Every Trip
It’s a fact: Traveling is a luxury. When you add up the cost of accommodations, plane tickets, luggage fees, and transportation, many trips are already well out of most people’s budgets. However, as a full-time travel writer and a (self-proclaimed) travel expert, I’ve learned that traveling doesn’t have to be as expensive (or headache-inducing) as…
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How To Plan Your Trip in Reverse and Save Big
borchee / Getty Images Flexibility is key when planning your trip in reverse, but it can pay off big time. Read More: Dave Ramsey: 7 Vacation Splurges That Are a Waste of MoneyFind Out: How To Get $340 Per Year in Cash Back on Gas and Other Things You Already Buy “This concept flips travel…
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Paris Olympics: Insider advice for planning a wallet-friendly trip to the City of Light
Stay on budget in the French capital with our insider tips on saving money on your Paris trip ADVERTISEMENT With the Olympics fast approaching, many travellers are planning their dream trip to Paris to combine world-class sports and athletics with the city’s famed art, culture and food. While it’s a bucket list destination for many,…
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