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How about some “no-budget” travel?

This dude without a dime went from Europe to Antarctica by begging and borrwoing his way. Just goes to show what you can do if you put your mind (and back) to it. Photo courtesy pichuproductions.de

While the travel escapades of Michael Wigge seem more like a publicity stunt, the fact is, he has proved that with a little ingenuity and perseverance, you don’t need money to travel.

‘Tis the season of on-line travel scams

Beware of scams when shopping for travel on-line

Buying anything, be it a book or travel on-line, comes with risks. But now that the vacation season is upon us, the scamsters and fraudsters are working overtime to ruin your planned trip. There are some ideas to avoid becoming a victim.

Child disabilities need not hinder family travel

Disney theme parks are considered great places to take a child with special needs of any type.

Be it an emotional, mental or physical disability, that is no reason to not take a family vacation and include everyone. It just means some additional attention to detail and knowing places that know how to include everyone.

It’s not easy being green

You may use this type of bulb at home. Is your hotel as green as you? Photo courtesy www.photo-dictionary.com

Sure, you sort your recyclables at home, maybe drive a hybrid car. Yes, you care about the environment. But what about when you take a vacation? Keeping up your commitment to “being green” can be harder that you believe.

Catching zzz’s en route for those of means

If you can afford it, this first class seat on Korean Airlines will find you rested upon your arrival.

For most of us, sleeping on a long flight means finding a less uncomfortable position in our small seat and hoping not to disturb or be disturbed by fellow passengers. But for those in the front of the plane, it’s a different world.

Flight+ is fount of knowledge for road warriors

Keep all you travel data in one place with Flight+ app for iPhone and iPad.

If you are carrying an i-product (iPad, iPhone), and you like to travel or dream about travel, then have I found an app for you. Schedules, airport maps, ground transport and more for thousands of airports around the world. It also will track your flights and itineraries and e-mail them.

Pack the plug-ins right

Digital may be small. Digital products, not so much. Packing right is essential. Photo courtesy www.digitaltrends.com

Our luggage is more than ever packed with valuable electronic equipment–from iPads to GPS units to entertainment devices. Not only are they an expensive investment, they can be critical to travel success. Packing them correctly can prevent travel headaches.