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IgoUgo’s Ten Commandments of Couch-Crashing

Posted on May 13, 2008 in Features

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It doesn’t take much to become a mooch. Afraid you’ve crossed the line? IgoUgo editors (and self-confessed mooching victims) help you keep your travel tactics aboveboard—and keep your hosts from avoiding your calls—with ten simple rules... Continue reading IgoUgo’s Ten Commandments of Couch-Crashing

Couch Crasher or Hotel Hound?

Posted on April 23, 2008 in Site Updates

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How far would you go to travel on the cheap—or to live the high life in a high-rise hotel? And just how close must a close friend be to earn couch honors while visiting your city?.. Continue reading Couch Crasher or Hotel Hound?

Where to Stay in the World's Most Expensive Cities

Posted on April 8, 2008 in Community Highlights

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You could plan a very nice getaway for $537. Or you could get one night in the average Moscow hotel room. IgoUgo members share which hotels provide the best value for your money in the world’s 10 most expensive cities for booking accommodations... Continue reading Where to Stay in the World's Most Expensive Cities

NYC on Zero Dollars a Day

Posted on November 29, 2007 in Features

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Despite a reputation for excess and expense—especially during the holidays—New York City has plenty to offer visitors looking for a grand experience without spending a grand to get it... Continue reading NYC on Zero Dollars a Day

IgoUgo’s Top 10 Affordable European Cities

Posted on November 6, 2007 in IgoUgo Picks

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With the dollar’s dismal exchange value and the stratospheric rise of the British pound, Europe seems a bit far away these days. Luckily, IgoUgo members have put their money on 10 budget-friendly places where European travel is still within reach... Continue reading IgoUgo’s Top 10 Affordable European Cities

Good Deals in Budget Travel

Posted on October 22, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web

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We all have travel wish lists, dream destinations, and at least 1,000 places to see before we die, but whether or not we visit them is all about the Benjamins. Luckily, it’s a good month on the Web for travel-prone penny pinchers... Continue reading Good Deals in Budget Travel

Less Money, More Mileage

Posted on April 30, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web

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For those of us not accustomed to spending away our layovers (literally) and crashing with the Maharaja, travel can be a strain on that cumbersome ball-and-chain we call a budget... Continue reading Less Money, More Mileage

IgoUgo's Top Budget Travel Destinations

Posted on April 19, 2007 in Community Highlights

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Trends come and go, but if there’s one word in travel that will never lose its buzz, it’s “budget.” Here’s a round-up of some top spots where you’ve had a blast without blasting your budget—and a look at how you did it... Continue reading IgoUgo's Top Budget Travel Destinations