Lessons From The Frugal Traveler
For 4 years, Matt Gross is writing for the NY Times' column called Frugal Traveler. Through the said column, Matt has traveled around the globe and has given readers numerous tips on traveling more with less money.
Now, as Matt hands over the column to his successor, he's got 3 lessons learned about frugal travel that he'd love to share with readers:
1. Frugality is in the eye of the beholder
Like everything else in the world, frugal travel is relative. What may be frugal to you may not be frugal to others.
2. Anywhere can be frugal
Practically every destination in the world can be a frugal destination. It's just a matter of finding the best deals in town and knowing where to save.
3. Friends are worth more than dollars
Friends or a network of friends of friends can be a huge help in saving money on your travel. Besides, you get a free tour guide in your friends.
Read the full article from NY Times: Frugal Traveler.