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The Best Website for House Swaps? My HomeExchange Review

Accommodation will always be one of your biggest travel expenses…but what if it wasn’t? What if you could reduce the cost of your accommodation to zero while still enjoying the comforts of home? That’s what house swaps promise. House swaps have been around for decades. It was the entire premise of the movie The Holiday (starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet). They became all the rage but then were soon eclipsed by sites like Airbnb. But as travel prices skyrocketed post-COVID, more and more people have turned back to house swaps as a means of saving money while they travel while still getting a local experience (but without the hassle of an Airbnb). House swaps are exactly what they sound like. You sign up, list your home, and then swap with someone else in another city. They stay in your place and you stay in their place. The biggest and most popular platform for swaps is HomeExchange . And, in this post, I’ll go over everything you need to know to get started with a house swa...
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The Best Travel Insurance for Digital Nomads

Posted : 8/31/2023 | August 31st, 2023 Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people were transitioning to remote work. Digital nomads were becoming increasingly common as people quit the cubicle to work from wherever they felt like working from. Today, post-COVID, an even greater number people are working remotely. Studies show that workers are happier even as productivity has stayed the same — if not increased. Numerous countries now offer visas exclusively for digital nomads too. I’ve written about finding the best travel insurance a ton over the years. But travel insurance for digital nomads and remote workers is a different thing. Travel insurance is for travel emergencies with the idea that if something really bad happens, you’ll go home and take care of it. After all, travel has a start and end date. But, when you are roaming the world without an end date and need prescriptions and regular check ups, regular travel insurance won’t really do. If you’re conside...
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5 Myths About Booking a Flight that You Need to Ignore

Last Updated : 8/28/23 | August 28th, 2023 Let’s talk about cheap flights. We all know airlines are out to screw us over — and no one wants to be the person who gets stuck paying the highest fare. That’s why we spend hours upon hours researching articles on airfare, trying to game the system like we’re attempting to outsmart a used car salesman. I’ve written about finding a cheap flight before — and even my process for booking a flight — but today I want to talk about some persistent and inaccurate myths about booking a flight that have stuck around through simple inertia and lazy journalism. There are a lot of articles out there that list “secret hacks” claiming to save you thousands. “If you book a flight on a Tuesday during a blood moon while standing on one leg, you’ll get the cheapest flight possible!” Ok, that’s an exaggeration. But I read so many articles that are straight-up inaccurate and outdated that, today, I want to explain which “rules” are straight-up lies so you ...
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Bisrakh – Ancient Village of Ravana In Greater Noida

Bisrakh gets its name from Rishi Vishwashrva, that must have got distorted over time. We better know him as the father of ten headed Ravana, the one who ruled golden Lanka. Some accounts say that he was born here while others say that he spent a part of his childhood here. Bisrakh is an ancient […] The post Bisrakh – Ancient Village of Ravana In Greater Noida appeared first on Inditales .
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The 5 Best Hostels in Dublin

Posted : 8/21/2023 | August 21st, 2023 Lively Dublin is known for its rambunctious pubs, literary scene (William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, and Samuel Beckett all lived here), Guinness, and live music. Dublin is quite compact and walkable if you stay somewhere central . Most hostels are relatively close together near Temple Bar, the riverside neighborhood known for its pubs and nightlife. To help you plan your trip, I’ve compiled my list of the best hostels in the city, based on my numerous visits over the past 15 years. Price (per night) $ – Under 40 EUR $$ – 40-55 EUR $$$ – Over 55 EUR   1. Jacob’s Inn This is one of the top-rated hostels not just in Dublin but in all of Ireland . All of the dorm beds are super cozy pods with thick mattresses, as well as individual lights, curtains, and outlets. There’s a bar and restaurant on-site too and every morning you can get bottomless coffee, juice, and porridge for just 6 EUR. There’s also plenty of space to socia...
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Awayz Review: The Best Hotel Reward Tool?

Posted : 8/14/23 | August 14th, 2023 For most of my travels, I’ve been a hostel guy through and through. And, while I still stay in hostels when I travel, since I run a business from the road, I often need a bit more privacy and quiet than what a hostel can provide. But hotels can get pricey and I’m still a cheap backpacker at heart. I hate spending money on a room I am only going to be in for a few hours a day. To save money on hotels, I started travel hacking . By using points and hotel-branded credit cards to get free stays, I’ve saved thousands and thousands of dollars in accommodations over the years. However, it can be a bit of a pain to find hotel award availability. Each hotel has its own calendar of award nights (nights that you can book using points), and it can be time-consuming to flip through these virtual calendars to find the best deal. That’s where Awayz comes in. This tool searches across hotel programs to help you find the best place to use to your hard-earne...
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Do You Need Travel Insurance for Costa Rica?

Posted : 8/12/2023 | August 12th, 2023 Known for its lush forests, active volcanoes, white-sand beaches, and incredible wildlife, Costa Rica is a favorite among travelers. It was the place that ignited my wanderlust (so it holds a special place in my heart). Sandwiched between the Caribbean and Pacific Oceans, this small country has a lot to offer . It attracts many visitors as it’s easily accessible to North American travelers, with frequent and affordable flights and a well-established tourist trail. Overall, it’s quite safe , the quality of life is high, and parts almost feel like you’re in another US state. A lot of travelers to Costa Rica wonder whether travel insurance is necessary at all. “Do I really need it? It’s just an extra expense I won’t even use!” I get asked. To me, the answer is yes. Regardless of where I’m going, I never leave home without travel insurance. It’s protection against unexpected costs that may arise if things go wrong on the road, which — as eve...
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Dehu – Sacred Land of Sant Tukaram Near Pune

Maharashtra is a land of many Bhakti poet saint. Sant Tukaram of Dehu is one of the tallest saints among them. He is best known for his Abhangs that are fondly sung in concerts as well as Kirtans. Since most of their works are primarily available only in Marathi, I have not read them yet. […] The post Dehu – Sacred Land of Sant Tukaram Near Pune appeared first on Inditales .
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