Comments on: Why Budget Travel Isn’t a Dirty Word

By: Andrew White

Andrew White — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:33:58 +0000

A new trend that’s really showing up here in the UK are the “boutique hostels”. Check the Guardian.co.uk site for articles. We stayed in Daddy Long Legs in Capetown, and would not classify it as a hostel. It was a best-in-class three-star with AMAZING decor. http://www.daddylonglegs.co.za/

By: Gemma

Gemma — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:04:30 +0000

This is indeed very practical and helpful advice. I’m one of those guilty of disliking the idea of ‘budget’ travel. It’s not just the thought of compromising or roughing it a bit. Where holidays are concerned I’m lazy. I like it all to be terribly simple and effort-free. Saving money does require a bit of research and thought, but I suppose you’re saving more money by not depending on others to organise your trip for you.

By: MissG6

MissG6 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:19:15 +0000

Many thanks for this article. I totally agree with you. It’s just what I experienced on my last trip to Berlin. (baxpax downtown).
Budget Travel for me means independent travelling without sacrificing the standard of living I am used to. Ideally this means fair prices.
Miss

By: Christine Gilbert

Christine Gilbert — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:05:36 +0000

Excellent tip Andrew! I’ll have to check that out!

By: Andrew White

Andrew White — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:10:41 +0000

We’ve used wotif.com to arrange apartments in Prague and Rome, both times with great success. Managed apartments are really the way to go if you can find them.

If you’re already in Europe, keep an eye out for city breaks. They can be a cheap way to get a wee touch of luxury for a few days.

By: Alisha

Alisha — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:47:41 +0000

Excellent tips!! I learned those tricks when I went to Italy last spring. I plan on following a budget more strictly this coming spring when I return

By: darngooddigs

darngooddigs — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:57:25 +0000

I agree that budget travel is an expansive word – for some it means a hostel at $10/night and for others it could be $150/night. My wife and I are all about traveling for as long as we can – given that we both have jobs in New York and a 3 year old. At least for now, gone are the days when we can travel around Asia for years at a time while teaching English. But still, we consider ourselves budget travelers today – and we like to spend less than $100/night, when possible, and still sleep in style in cool, funky, or just plain darn good digs.

By: Christine Gilbert

Christine Gilbert — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:55:56 +0000

Thanks guys!

Matt: I get the same thing too I have a backpack, but I like a clean bed as much as the next person.

By: Georgi

Georgi — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:19:05 +0000

I liked that post. B&B is an good option but if you want your privacy too then you can rent an apartment and the rule of thumb is longer you stay and if you book well in advance the cheaper it is. In addition you have more space than in a hotel because I have not seen apartment which is 12m2 (usual hotel room size)

By: Nomadic Matt

Nomadic Matt — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:03:25 +0000

When I went home, all the nurses I worked with said the same thing. “We’re not backpackers.” I kept telling them it wasn’t about backpacking, it was about making the most of your money and living locally. Most of the time they didn’t believe me.