Interests: Interests
General: Saving Money
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This sightseeing pass gets you into more than 60 London sights and attractions for free (skipping the line at each), with loads of other discounts, and it comes with a public transportation option
Use Skype (and an internet connection) to make and receive free voice and video calls—or have your friends and family Skype your cell in the U.K. for 10¢ per minute or $1–$2 per month.
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T-mobile offers the cheapest international roaming—it works in 140 countries and costs as little as $10–20 per month for voice and data.
Enjoy free admission to various London sights and monuments (along with skip-the-line privileges), discounts at other attractions, and even transportation
Don't use the most famous booking engines; use the ones with the largest selection and lowest rates
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How to find and rent a vacation apartment (let a short-term flat) from $40 in the U.K.
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Serviced flats, residence hotels, Aparthotels, and other townhouse suite lodging in the U.K.
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This London Flexi Attractions Pass covers some of the pricey sights the London Pass does not:
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Stay on a working farm and experience the best of British hospitality and countryside tradition
From B&Bs and farm stays to cottages, castles, and campgrounds, here are lodging alternatives to the traditional hotel
Hotels try to pad your bill with overpriced extras and ancillary fees; here's how to avoid them
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FreeFree lodgings in Britain: Hospitality networks (couchsurfing), home swaps, and house sitting services
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FreeCouchsurfing and other hospitality networks allow you to sleep for free in other member's homes
FreeHospitality networks gather folks who are willing to put up fellow members in their homes for free or for a small fee
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A place to call your own for the night or the week—renting a cottage, house, or villa in the U.K.
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The Caledonian Sleeper and other overnight trains between England and Scotland
How to arrange for a short-term lease on a brand-new car—cheaper than a rental for longer periods, and far better insured
Just what are Duty Free Stores in airports and when is Duty Free shopping a savings?
What are foreign transaction fees and how can I avoid them?
Call ahead to notify your credit card issuer of you travel plans
How to avoid the high fees and charges for credit card cash advances
Top shopping tips for a trip to the U.K. to help you bring home the best gifts and souvenirs from your British travels at the best price
Aggregators search all the booking engines, airline sites, travel agencies, and airfare discounters in the blink of an eye
Timing is the key to saving a bundle on airfare to the U.K. from North America
Fly across Europe for as little as $25—welcome to the wonderful age of no-frills airlines, the little jet engines that could
London is the cheap airfares turnstile of Europe, so fly cheaply into here and then elsewhere in Europe or North Africa on a no-frills airline for far less
Avoid the scandalously high cost of making a phone call from your hotel room
The hotel garage will often be far costlier than a nearby public garage or other parking option
Breakfast at a B&B is lovely—but at a standard hotel, you probably won't be getting your money's worth
How to get the most out of renting a car in the U.K. with the lowest cost and least hassle
Hotel sites often feature special sales and promotions you won't find on the booking engines and aggregators
A room with "external facilities" (shared bath down the hall) always costs less for this minor inconvenience
A Full English breakfast is lovely and worthwhile; a dull, continental-style one isn't worth the added expense
Sleep in a religious guesthouse or retreat at abbeys, monasteries, priories, and convents across the U.K. from just £45
Hotels' official star ratings have nothing to do with how clean, central, comfortable, or charming a hotel is—just how many (often pointless) amenities it offers
All the steps you can take to find the lowest price on the perfect place to stay
Book your own cruise excursions for up to 40% less than the cruise ships charge
Tips and advice for how to get the most out of seeing the sights, museums, and monuments during your British vacation
Prix-fisse, tourist menu, lunch menu—a fixed-price or set tourist menu may not be the best meal you could have at that restaurant, but it's certainly often the best budget option
Be your own chef and you can save money and add an extra cultural experience to your trip
From fish 'n' chip to food trucks, there are many excellent (and inexpensive) British versions of fast food to try
Skip the big slab of meat and order two starters instead—more variety, lower cost
Be a sightseeing V.I.P.—Sightseeing passes grant admission to dozens of sights, avoiding the lines and saving money
Online ticket prices can be cheaper than buying them on-site (and will also save you time waiting in line)
FreeSleep for free on vacation by watching someone's house (and, often, watering their plants and feeding their cat)
FreeTrading spaces isn't just a show on basic cable anymore. It's a way to live life like a local on your travels absolutely for free—so long as you let the local borrow your life (and home) in return.
FreePrograms like WWOOF and Helpx let you barter your services for a free place to stay
FreeIf you love sailing, or just have an unquenchable taste for adventure and new experiences, you can sign on to help crew a boat just about anywhere in the world, including the U.K.
This sightseeing pass gets you into more than 60 London sights and attractions for free (skipping the line at each), with loads of other discounts, and it comes with a public transportation option
Use Skype (and an internet connection) to make and receive free voice and video calls—or have your friends and family Skype your cell in the U.K. for 10¢ per minute or $1–$2 per month.
T-mobile offers the cheapest international roaming—it works in 140 countries and costs as little as $10–20 per month for voice and data.
Enjoy free admission to various London sights and monuments (along with skip-the-line privileges), discounts at other attractions, and even transportation
Don't use the most famous booking engines; use the ones with the largest selection and lowest rates
How to find and rent a vacation apartment (let a short-term flat) from $40 in the U.K.
Serviced flats, residence hotels, Aparthotels, and other townhouse suite lodging in the U.K.
This London Flexi Attractions Pass covers some of the pricey sights the London Pass does not:
Stay on a working farm and experience the best of British hospitality and countryside tradition
From B&Bs and farm stays to cottages, castles, and campgrounds, here are lodging alternatives to the traditional hotel
Hotels try to pad your bill with overpriced extras and ancillary fees; here's how to avoid them
Free lodgings in Britain: Hospitality networks (couchsurfing), home swaps, and house sitting services
Couchsurfing and other hospitality networks allow you to sleep for free in other member's homes
Hospitality networks gather folks who are willing to put up fellow members in their homes for free or for a small fee
A place to call your own for the night or the week—renting a cottage, house, or villa in the U.K.
The Caledonian Sleeper and other overnight trains between England and Scotland
How to arrange for a short-term lease on a brand-new car—cheaper than a rental for longer periods, and far better insured
Just what are Duty Free Stores in airports and when is Duty Free shopping a savings?
What are foreign transaction fees and how can I avoid them?
Call ahead to notify your credit card issuer of you travel plans
How to avoid the high fees and charges for credit card cash advances
Top shopping tips for a trip to the U.K. to help you bring home the best gifts and souvenirs from your British travels at the best price
Aggregators search all the booking engines, airline sites, travel agencies, and airfare discounters in the blink of an eye
Timing is the key to saving a bundle on airfare to the U.K. from North America
Fly across Europe for as little as $25—welcome to the wonderful age of no-frills airlines, the little jet engines that could
London is the cheap airfares turnstile of Europe, so fly cheaply into here and then elsewhere in Europe or North Africa on a no-frills airline for far less
Avoid the scandalously high cost of making a phone call from your hotel room
The hotel garage will often be far costlier than a nearby public garage or other parking option
Breakfast at a B&B is lovely—but at a standard hotel, you probably won't be getting your money's worth
How to get the most out of renting a car in the U.K. with the lowest cost and least hassle
Hotel sites often feature special sales and promotions you won't find on the booking engines and aggregators
A room with "external facilities" (shared bath down the hall) always costs less for this minor inconvenience
A Full English breakfast is lovely and worthwhile; a dull, continental-style one isn't worth the added expense
Sleep in a religious guesthouse or retreat at abbeys, monasteries, priories, and convents across the U.K. from just £45
Hotels' official star ratings have nothing to do with how clean, central, comfortable, or charming a hotel is—just how many (often pointless) amenities it offers
All the steps you can take to find the lowest price on the perfect place to stay
Book your own cruise excursions for up to 40% less than the cruise ships charge
Tips and advice for how to get the most out of seeing the sights, museums, and monuments during your British vacation
Prix-fisse, tourist menu, lunch menu—a fixed-price or set tourist menu may not be the best meal you could have at that restaurant, but it's certainly often the best budget option
Be your own chef and you can save money and add an extra cultural experience to your trip
From fish 'n' chip to food trucks, there are many excellent (and inexpensive) British versions of fast food to try
Skip the big slab of meat and order two starters instead—more variety, lower cost
Be a sightseeing V.I.P.—Sightseeing passes grant admission to dozens of sights, avoiding the lines and saving money
Online ticket prices can be cheaper than buying them on-site (and will also save you time waiting in line)
Sleep for free on vacation by watching someone's house (and, often, watering their plants and feeding their cat)
Trading spaces isn't just a show on basic cable anymore. It's a way to live life like a local on your travels absolutely for free—so long as you let the local borrow your life (and home) in return.
Programs like WWOOF and Helpx let you barter your services for a free place to stay
If you love sailing, or just have an unquenchable taste for adventure and new experiences, you can sign on to help crew a boat just about anywhere in the world, including the U.K.
