February 2009
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Ryanair: discount travelling on the toilet
Ryanair, an Irish airline, is Europe’s largest discount airline. It boasts that it has cut airfare by 10% while its competitors have continually hiked prices. This is good news for its passengers. That is, if they don’t have any bladder issues. In its continual strive to provide the cheapest tickets, Ryanair has been searching ways [...]
Easy money-saving tips
There are many small ways to cut back on your spending. Here are a few examples: 1. The times are hectic. You are running here, there, everywhere. But all this running around really hurts your fuel budget. Organise your daily routines so that you minimise your driving. Not only will it save you money on [...]
Selling off that good, reliable car
That little car has served you well. It’s been with you through thick and thin. It’s like a loyal pet or a best friend. Now you have to consider parting with it. It’s hard to say goodbye, but you need to consider your pocketbook. If you are looking to sell your car, there are several [...]
Is a timeshare right for you?
You want to take a holiday, but it costs too much. What with airfaire, fuel prices, accommodation, food and leisure activities to account for, the cost adds up. So, some salespeople try to tell you that a timeshare will save you money in the long run. Should you go for it? Well, here’s some advice [...]
Youth hostelling
When my friends and I decided to make a European tour ten years ago, we joined the Youth Hostelling Association. It allowed us discount accommodations to Youth Hostels around Europe. This was a wonderfully cheap option as well as an opportunity to meet with people from around the world. Many countries have YHAs, which have [...]
Camping out, a cheap and memorable thrill
If anyone wants to save money on accommodations while travelling, there are several options. One of the cheapest is obviously, camping out. This, of course, necessitates either a backpacking trip or driving. Backpacking can be fun if you’re young and fit, because you will be carrying everything on your back. However, once you’ve set up [...]
Finding good affordable accommodation while traveling
Holidays can be quite costly, and accommodation is a big part of the cost. And, in Britain, where many places still charge per person, rather than per room, the cost adds up for large groups. The good news is that American-styled hotels are appearing here more frequently; however, most of them are the higher-priced hotels. [...]
Saving on international calls
If you have relatives abroad, it makes sense to get calling cards with cheap rates. Unfortunately, in the UK, BT and other smaller phone companies charge exorbitant fees for calling internationally. They try to entice you with international plans that save you money on the phone bills but it only adds to your cost with [...]
Finding good value in dining out
When dining out, it is always advisable to find best quality and quantity for the money. With the recession, we find that dining out is a luxury that we cannot afford too frequently. However, there are circumstances beyond our control when we are on the road and have not packed enough food for the day. [...]
Chicken broccoli cheese soup
This soup can turn out to be a chowder, depending on how thick you make it. This soup is great for the winter as it is nourishing as well as filling. Cooking this as a big batch, then freezing it in small portions will save you time, money and energy. Again, you may vary it [...]