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• Cheap Sleeps: Beyond Budget Hotels and B&Bs
  September 12, 2011 2:48 pm
  There are still plenty of people traveling in Europe on the cheap. If even low-budget pensions and hostels are too expensive for your wallet, you too can sleep for next to nothing. read more
• Five Ways to Avoid Theft on Vacation
  June 22, 2010 12:00 am
  Whether it's a vacation or a business trip, it's important to stay alert and know your surroundings to avoid petty theft. Read on for ways to safeguard your valuables while traveling. read more
• Five More Travel Myths You Should Ignore
  June 6, 2010 12:00 am
  In April, we debunked five of the most common travel myths, and heard back from you about even more untruths that need to be corrected. Who's giving this advice, anyway? read more
• Three Weeks in Australia for Under $5,000
  September 3, 2009 11:15 am
  The Deal Detective helps plan a vacation for two Down Under, including flights, lodging, and food. read more
• Six Cheap Ways to Travel This Summer
  June 18, 2009 11:16 am
  This summer offers a number of fun and unique ways to travel cheap, from camping to hostels to farm stays. read more
• Truly Budget Travel for Summer: Hostels
  May 29, 2009 2:50 pm
  Hotel and airfare discounts are great, but what if your budget is even more limited? In this series, we'll cover ideas for fun travel on the cheap. read more
• The Hottest Travel Trends for Summer 2009
  April 9, 2009 5:08 pm
  High supply and decreased demand is truly making this summer a buyers' (i.e., travelers') market. If you can swing it, you'll be able to get a lot more for your money this year. read more
• Ten Great Ways to Recession-Proof Your Vacation
  March 18, 2009 8:20 am
  With bad economic news surfacing nearly every day, you might be thinking of cutting your vacation budget altogether. But a vacation doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here's how to plan a trip in light of the new economic reality. read more
• Can I Still Buy Tickets and Tours to the Beijing Olympics?
  August 8, 2008 2:36 pm
  Ed Perkins hunts for last-minute Beijing Olympics bargains on accommodations, tours, events, and packages. read more
• New Search Tool Makes it Easy to Find Hostels
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Search more than 27,000 hostels around the globe simultaneously with the recently launched beta version of Travelers for Travelers Hostels. read more
• Ten Tips for Saving Money in Europe This Summer
  August 5, 2008 4:10 pm
  Looking forward to your summer trip to Europe but can't shake the dread of high prices? Here are ten tips for cutting expenses without sacrificing your vacation experience. read more
• How to Find Safe, Affordable Hostels in Europe
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  It pays to book, or at least check out, your hostels in advance. HostelWorld.com and Hostelz.com offer reviews and rates for Europe properties. read more
• Get youth discounts even after you graduate
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Travelers under 26 can access thousands of travel discounts with youth cards like the International Youth Travel Card (IYTC) or the Euro<26 card. read more
• Volunteer a Little Time and Money to Help Bring Back New Orleans
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Slowly but surely, volunteers are helping to transform neighborhoods that sustained the worst flood damage. You can help too. All you need is $500 and your time. read more
• Hostelling for adults
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Hostels. To many, they conjure up connotations of cheap, loud, and young. But adults are often the ones to make the most of the shared kitchen space, group dining, and private rooms. read more
• Where can I go for $1,200?
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  With two weeks' vacation time and just a $1,200 budget, SmarterTravel reader Natalie S. needed help finding a good deal. Our Deal Detective uncovered bargain trips for her from Paris to Prague to Portugal&mdash;and many places in between. read more
• An Epic Walk on the Wild Side of England
  October 24, 2008 11:38 am
  For those who believe the best way to see the world is on their own two feet, there's no more rewarding long-distance ramble in all of Europe than England's Pennine Way. read more
• Best summer vacations for students
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Looking for ideas for your summer vacation? Here's how to plan the perfect road trip, camping experience, trip abroad, or group travel. read more
• Road-tripping on California's Pacific Coast Highway
  April 12, 2007 12:00 am
  With spring temperatures, blooming landscapes, and less traffic, April is the perfect time to explore the Pacific Coast Highway. read more
• Hadrian's Wall, England's Top Ancient Monument
  October 24, 2008 11:43 am
  Walking in the footsteps of history, Josh Roberts declares lesser-known Hadrian's Wall the best ancient monument in Britain. read more
• Seven ways to see Europe on a student's budget
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Five weeks to do 10 countries, and on a student's budget? If you head to Europe with an open mind and a penchant for train travel, it's more than possible. In fact, it should be a graduation requirement. read more
• Top budget travel destinations 2007
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Hostelbookers.com has been keeping tabs on searches and bookings for 2007, and just published a list of the top five most popular destinations among budget travelers for 2007. They are: London, Amsterdam, New York, Paris, and Barcelona. read more
• Are there hostels in Europe that cater to senior travelers?
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Are there hostels in Europe that cater to senior travelers? read more
• The shoestring world traveler's guide to hostelling
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  If you're new to the world of hostels, welcome! You will soon find that there is no better way to explore the globe on a budget than by embracing the hostel lifestyle. read more
• Book quality budget accommodations worldwide with HostelWorld
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Whether you're looking for an affordable guesthouse in London or a budget bunk in Bangkok, the travel site HostelWorld.com provides online booking for 8,500 hostels and other low-cost lodgings in 155 countries. read more