The gloom and doom of the economy makes us want nothing more than to get away from it all, but unfortunately we can’t afford it! Exotic travel doesn’t have to be expensive if you’re willing to enjoy the cheaper version of the real thing. Instead of Paris visit a much more affordable Quebec City, if you want to visit the world, see it all at Las Vegas. continue reading...

Remember when traveling to Canada was affordable?  Fortunately, that trend is back as the US dollar has gained against the Canadian loonie.  If you do plan to take a trip to the Great White North, here a few tips about how you should navigate Toronto:

Getting around:  Try the TTC, Toronto’s public transit system.  A subway, streetcar or bus fare runs you CA$2.75.  And try the shuttle from the airport to Union Station, Toronto’s transportation hub - that’ll run you CA$10.55.   http://www.ttc.ca/ continue reading...

Keep this in mind if you’re traveling to New York anytime soon:  The Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York is prepared to make serious cuts to its service, which could result in more crowded trains, reduced service and layoffs.  Fare hikes are also a possibility, to help deal with an estimated $1.2 billion budgetary deficit.  Read more… continue reading...

Canada’s finance minister, Jim Flaherty says that the government is considering selling off certain of the country’s assets to avoid a budgetary deficit. One of the assets that is apparently off-limits and not for sale is Toronto’s CN Tower, as it defines the city’s skyline and is one of its most popular attractions. Read more…

Check out WatchMojo’s profile on the CN Tower:
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There’s a lot to think about when traveling, and even more so when traveling on a budget.  Check out these ten tips to keep in mind when budget traveling for the first time: continue reading...