Iran Pays Agencies to Lure Western Tourists
Tuesday, October 31st, 2006 Posted in Destination reports, Perceptive Travel, Travel industry | No Comments »We could all use a little peace, love, and understanding it seems--and that's worth $20 a head in Iran's book. The Associated Press is reporting that Iran is offering travel agencies $20 a pop to bring in more U.S. or European ...
Adventure Tours vs. Booking Locally
Monday, October 30th, 2006 Posted in Destination reports, General, Travel bargains, Travel industry | 1 Comment »As an independent traveler, I'm wired to be skeptical of organized group tours. The whole idea of being herded around from place to place doesn't usually work for me. But I understand why some people love to travel that way. ...
Expensive WiFi in Europe
Friday, October 27th, 2006 Posted in Cheap Europe Travel, General, Travel industry | 1 Comment »Man, I thought we were getting reamed on hotel wi-fi charges by the big hotel chains in the U.S. until I saw this report, London Hotels Most Costly for Wi-Fi Access. The survey, carried out by Internet company Webaroo, found that ...
Hotel Alternatives - Unusual Lodging
Friday, October 27th, 2006 Posted in General, Travel bargains, Vacation deals | No Comments »Over at About.com's budget travel section, there's a 4-page rundown of alternative lodging ideas to consider. There's an emphasis on pricey Europe, where some creative thinking can pay off handsomely, especially if you are traveling as a family. There are ...
Budget Travel in Asia Rundown
Thursday, October 26th, 2006 Posted in Cheap Asia Travel, Destination reports, Leffel projects, Long-term travel, Travel bargains | No Comments »I have a column in Transitions Abroad every issue and occasionally do some things for their excellent web site as well. They're working on gathering their extensive budget travel resources into one portal and getting them organized, so here's a ...
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