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Travelers are always looking to save a few bucks here and there, and oftentimes, the choice comes down to selecting cheaper airline tickets. We’ve recently written about the best low cost companies, which do a terrific job, but is there a way to fly with famous carriers for less money as well?

Basic Economy

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It’s the traveler's worst nightmare; you pack your bags with enthusiasm and reach the airport just in time to realize your passport is missing. Even worse, can you imagine what it’d be like to stay stranded in a foreign country with only a few bucks remaining and without a possibility to come back home?

What to do if your passport is stolen

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Just finished off your gym session and you feel strong? That’s awesome, but there’s no reason to waste all of that energy by carrying around additional weight.
The similar principle can be used for traveling as well. 
How to Travel Light
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Are you looking to find a cheap but still comfortable place to stay while you’re doing your traveling? Websites like Airbnb offer plenty of great deals, and there are lots of hotels out there which provide excellent services as well. However, if you want to get the most bang for your buck, we would like to recommend staying in a hostel.

Best Hostel Sites

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We are sure you’ve already read a bunch of things about the incident on United Airlines flight, and in order to make sure that doesn’t happen to you, you need to know the regulations at all times. Most travelers believe they know their rights, but the truth is somewhat different. There are plenty of laws in place to protect passengers in the US, but unfortunately, most of them are pretty complicated. Well, in this article, we’ll try our best to narrow it down to basics, while using simple terms that everyone can understand.

Airline Passenger Rights for Travellers

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Are you lacking fellow companions, but have an itching desire to visit a certain location of your dreams? Have no worries, because sometimes the solution is much simpler than it appears at first sight. If you’re still having problems with seeing a tree from the forest, we’ll give you the answer: you should travel on your own.

The case for solo travel

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Traveling across the globe enriches the soul for eternity, but the sad truth is that memories fade over the years. Fortunately, there are several ways to battle the tooth of time. Some individuals turn to writing memoirs, others buy souvenirs to remind them of the special places they visited, but photography may actually be the best way to keep the memories vivid for a long time.

Great Travel Photography

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Gorgeous architecture and warm climate aren’t the only factors which make a country a fantastic tourist destination. Friendly locals also play a huge role here, as they can make you feel less homesick and boost your morale.

Canadians

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