Definitely geared toward independent travelers who want to meet and befriend locals, couchsurfing.org can help travelers find a free place to stay.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Traveling on a shoe-string? Try www.couchsurfing.org to find a free place to crash
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Sign up for e-miles to accrue points towards free hotels and flights in your spare time
E-miles is a program where the user earns airline miles or hotels points just for watching and responding to marketing messages like ads and surveys. It doesn't take much of your time, but consider that miles are usually "worth" about 1-2 cents each in value when you convert to … [Read more...] about Sign up for e-miles to accrue points towards free hotels and flights in your spare time
Save money and the environment, too, by choosing local transportation over taxis
Why spend money on an overpriced taxi when public transportation can be cheaper, more efficient and better for the environment? Many hotels, especially in big cities, are located within walking distance to public transportation, meaning you won't have to worry about carrying your … [Read more...] about Save money and the environment, too, by choosing local transportation over taxis
Sleep in the great outdoors for big savings over hotel costs
Camping is a great option if you don’t want to pay for hotels. Some campgrounds are rustic with limited facilities - which may not suit all travelers - but others are much more elaborate and offer electric hook-ups, hot water, and even wireless internet. Visit campusa.com for a … [Read more...] about Sleep in the great outdoors for big savings over hotel costs
Buy a round-trip ticket and, if possible, travel overnight to save money on trains
Even on rail travel, it is often much cheaper to buy a round-trip ticket than two one-way tickets. And traveling overnight can save both in cheaper fares (since it is a less popular time to travel) and also save the cost of a night at a hotel. Sometimes it is even less expensive … [Read more...] about Buy a round-trip ticket and, if possible, travel overnight to save money on trains