Travel bargains

I have visited Hungary three times now, in three different decades, so I’ve got a good sense of where travel prices in Budapest, Hungary have been in the past and where they are now. The first time I landed in Hungary it was the ’00s, the second time the ’10s, and the third time in …

There’s a lot of constant noise in the travel media about how to save money on your vacation, on how to get more out of your travel budget. The problem is, most of that advice is focused on the wrong things. They’re playing around the margins instead of focusing one what really makes a difference …

This article on how to find digital nomad rentals and local accommodation for a month or more is from the author of the top living abroad book: A Better Life for Half the Price. It was updated in December, 2024. Finding a short-term apartment to rent for a week or two is very easy these …

I’m back in Budapest! This is my third visit here and this will be my longest stay, so I’m looking forward to having a base here for a while. The capital of Hungary, is a city of stunning architecture, rich history, and a vibrant cultural scene. It also has relatively cheap beer and is one …

I do a lot of media interviews and write a lot of short travel articles for other publications on how to get good deals on travel. Many times the editor or person interviewing me is looking for insider, little-known advice they haven’t seen before. What they really really want is some secret travel tip that’s …