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Category Archives: Technology and Advice
Frugal Traveler: Readers React, TripAdvisor Feedback and Other Ways to Save on Travel
A recent column about TripAdvisor set off disagreements and debate among readers, while a column on travel savings drew bonus ideas.
Frugal Traveler: Using TripAdvisor? Some Advice
For all of its comments and reviews, does TripAdvisor really improve travel? And what’s the best way to use it? The Frugal Traveler offers some guidance.
Frugal Traveler: Your Frugal Holiday Gift Ideas
For anyone who’s put off their shopping until these last couple of weeks before Christmas, here are some gift ideas for the frugal traveler in your life.
Frugal Traveler: 10 Travel Web Sites Worth Bookmarking
Whether you’re looking for flights or food, hotels or hosts, these sites could help you with your next trip.
Frugal Traveler: How to Avoid a Smartphone’s Bite
Whether you’re a casual user or you like to stay constantly connected, here are tips for using a smartphone overseas without going broke.
Frugal Traveler: Is the Best Travel Search Engine Around the Corner?
A test of niche travel agencies found that they bested the Internet big boys on both price and service nearly every time.
Frugal Traveler: Trying Travel Apps in Real Time
A look at four smartphone apps that promise to help you navigate the road, and the airport.
Frugal Traveler: Travel Lessons From the World of Academia
What can academics who study the world of travel teach the budget traveler?
Frugal Traveler: Cramped in Coach, or the Science of Sleep
Have trouble sleeping in coach? The author does, so he talked to some sleep experts about flying.