It’s a banner day for me – my first “artwork” published in The New York Times (or, really, anywhere but the now-defunct 1970s-era refrigerator at 25 Ridge Road, Newton, Massachusetts).
Category Archives: Frugal Traveler
Frugal Traveler returns – in the Caucasus
After a few months off working on my book, I’m back as Frugal Traveler, with a first trip to Georgia and Armenia, thanks to an incredibly cheap airfare on Ukrainian International Airlines.
A $100 Weekend in Chicago
Sample everything from pizza to pancakes, classical music to the blues, during a frugal-friendly weekend in the Windy City. Older $100 Weekends: http://frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com/category/100-dollar-weekends/
Cover: In the Northwest, 3 Trips Planned by Others
The Frugal Traveler surrenders itinerary control and follows the orders of his parents and friends through Vancouver, the San Juan Islands and Portland, Ore.
Kenya, 1985: The Legacy of a Falling Spider
A trip to Africa after ninth grade helped the Frugal Traveler cultivate a skill that would prove professionally useful years later.
Budget-Friendly Seattle, From Meals to Massages
The Frugal Traveler joins two friends from high school for a low-cost mini-reunion in the Emerald City.
8 Portland, Ore., Meals for $8 or Under
From a sandwich that’s “just automatically delicious” to an item that “boggles the mind, ” here’s a menu for frugal eats in the Northwest city.
How I Spent 4 Hours at O’Hare
You may be surprised at how far $25 can take you during a layover in Chicago.
Frugal Traveler: Readers Respond to Hotel Saving Tips
In a recent column, the Frugal Traveler outlined seven steps for finding good deals on hotels. Here’s a sample of reader reaction, from the creative to the critical.
Frugal Traveler on CBS This Morning
I was on CBS This Morning with…Charlie Rose and Jane Pauley??? That’s totally cool. Talked about finding cheaper hotel rooms.