Travel

  • 6 Tips to Save Big at SXSW and Other Music Festivals

    It’s hard to believe, with arctic temperatures pummeling most of the United States, that the spring and summer music festival season is almost here. As any budget-conscious music fan knows, festivals are pretty pricey even as their siren song of…

  • Beware of Baggage Fees When Booking Travel

    An updated report on Cheapism.com compares airline baggage fees at 12 U.S. carriers. This is vital information for holiday travelers because heavy gifts and bulky winter clothing can undermine all the hard work of tracking down the lowest airfare. Many…

  • 6 Tips for Cheap Last-Minute Summer Travel

    With just about six weeks to go until Labor Day, you may be scurrying to find last-minute summer travel deals. As many bargain hunters can tell you (and that includes those of us at Cheapism), booking shortly before your intended…

  • Tips for Staying Connected While Traveling Abroad

    Staying connected while traveling without going broke is as easy as finding an Internet connection. Internet cafes abound and basic smartphones accept hundreds of free or cheap apps that ensure connectivity while exploring the world. Some apps are so popular…

  • 8 Cheap Camping Tips

    We’ve compiled a list of eight cheap camping tips to use this summer. Why? Because camping, believe it or not, can cost as much as hotel/motel stays. In an ideal world the outdoors would always be free, but it’s not.…

  • The Best Cheap Sun Hats for Women, Men, and Children

    Summertime: The weather can sometimes bring delight and sometimes bring sweat and sunburn. Trading a spring jacket for a sun hat helps ward off those twin evils. Any cheap hat with a wide brim can help keep the sun off…

  • 5 Free Travel Apps That Will Save You Money

    Nearly everybody enjoys traveling. But the planning and spending? Not so much. As the saying goes, there’s an app for that. In fact, there are several free travel apps for…

  • Get Away for Cheap this Winter

    Hopefully by now you’ve had a chance to unwind a bit from the holidays and get back into the old routine. But if you haven’t enjoyed enough R&R you may…

  • Cheap and Quick Fall Getaway Tips

    Fall is one of the best times of year to travel. The season arrives after the busy summer travel months and before the holiday travel rush. Moreover, much of the…

  • Vacations on a Budget

    It’s about that time of year when all manner of advertisements trumpeting budget vacation ideas become too loud to ignore. After months of working hard, you may be eager to…

  • Cheap Summer Travel Tips

    Summer is ideal for getaways, both short and long. But the rising costs of airfare have made cheap summer travel a thing of the past. Still, there are plenty of…

  • How to Attend the Summer Olympics on a Budget

    London is one of the most expensive places in the world, and with thousands descending upon the city this summer for the 2012 Olympic Games, prices will only climb higher.…

  • Money-Saving Tips for Using Your Smartphone Abroad

    So much more than a phone, smartphones let users surf the web, read email, check the weather, view maps, get directions, track calories, update statuses for social media accounts, check…

  • The Best Mileage Cards to Keep Travel Cheap

    Cruise lines and airlines love to promote cheap travel. The truth is, there’s no such thing as cheap travel. Any trip, regardless whether it’s a weekend getaway or a four-hour…

  • Cheap Camping Gear Buying Guide

    This weekend, families across America are packing up cars, RVs, and backpacks for a Fourth of July campout. Not spending the holiday with Mother Nature? There’s still plenty of summer…

  • Buy Lost Luggage for Cheap

    If you’ve ever gotten off a flight to wonder “Where is my luggage?” we may have found the answer. A place called Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama stocks up…