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10 travel hacks that will save you money on your trips

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Jan 18, 2017, 12:12 IST

1. Booking tickets:

1. Booking tickets: — While searching for flights always use incognito mode. Before making bookings, clear your cookies or book your flights in incognito mode.

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2. Keep a track of discount period:

2. Keep a track of discount period: — Many airlines have specific days when they announce sale. Keep a tab on those and try to leverage the discount days.

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3. Accommodation:

3. Accommodation: — There are several options available today. You can check for hostels and Airbnb. Many people also put out their service apartments and flats for temporary accommodation.

4. Phone bills:

4. Phone bills: — Don’t use internet service from your provider, this will shoot up your mobile bill. Look for wi-fi zones and speak with your operator for cheap plans.

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5. Local transport:

5. Local transport: — Use car sharing and free ride platforms. Have free vouchers in the area and exchange them with locals if you don't want to redeem them.

6. Travel card:

6. Travel card: — Carry a credit card with free travel insurance. This is probably one of the best services you can get for free, in the entire world.

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7. Avoid bank fees on swiping cards:

7. Avoid bank fees on swiping cards: — Banks charge a fee when you swipe your debit/credit card. Try to avoid it, especially when you are travelling abroad.

9. Eating at local places:

9. Eating at local places: — Many local eateries usually give better-quality food and it’s much cheaper than eating in tourist restaurants.

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9. Explore the unexplored:

9. Explore the unexplored: — Visiting non-touristy places will not have inflated tourist prices, and you’ll get to experience the real feel of the country, which might be drastically different from the tourist spots.

10. Connecting Flights:

10. Connecting Flights: — You might think connecting flights are a bad idea but it sure saves you a good chunk of money doing it. Consider the pros and cons and don’t write it off right away.

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