Walking vs. Public Transport: How to Choose in Every Major City
Here’s the rule I use in every city, and it hasn’t failed me yet: under 2km, walk. Over 3km,…
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Tourist Travel Cards: Are They Worth It? City-by-City Analysis
Most tourist travel cards are not worth buying. A few genuinely are. The difference comes down to one question:…
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City Bike Share in Asia: Bangkok, Tokyo, Singapore, and Beyond
Here is something nobody tells you before your first week in Bangkok: the BTS Skytrain costs about £1 a…
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City Bike Share in the US: Citi Bike, Divvy, and Every Major American City
American cities have quietly built some of the best bike share networks in the world. Citi Bike in New…
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City Bike Share in Europe: The Best Programmes in London, Paris, Amsterdam, and More
I’ve crossed Paris on a Vélib’, looped Amsterdam on a OV-fiets, and managed to dock a Santander Cycle in…
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Free and Cheap Public Transport for Tourists: City-by-City Guide
Getting around a city is one of the biggest hidden costs of travel. Flights and accommodation get all the…
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How to Get Around Any City for Almost Nothing
The Budget Traveller’s Transport Guide 15 min read · Getting Around Transport is where budget travellers haemorrhage money without…
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Free Walking Tours: The Best Cities for Budget Cultural Exploration
The Best Cities for Budget Cultural Exploration Here’s something the travel industry doesn’t advertise: some of the best city…
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Kenya Safari on a Shoestring: How to Do It for Under $100/Day
Yes, You Can Afford a Safari The idea of going on safari often conjures images of luxury lodges, private…
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The World’s Most Awe-Inspiring Public Ceremonies
The human desire to mark significant moments through grand ceremony has created some of the most captivating spectacles on…
