http://blog.airasia.com/index.php?disp=comments en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:02:54 +0000 Yvonne Ang c1623@http://blog.airasia.com/ thanx! i love Taiping :-) <br /> <br /> two can be a little quiet..think four is a good number for travel<br /> <br /> oh can't wait for your blog post! good luck!
two can be a little quiet..think four is a good number for travel

oh can't wait for your blog post! good luck!]]> http://blog.airasia.com/index.php/shoestring-tips-how-to-be-cheap#c1623 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:44:49 +0000 Anonymous c1609@http://blog.airasia.com/ Lovely pictures especially the Taiping lake and the bowl of noodle. Yum!<br /> <br /> I agree with tip #1, travel in group because travel agency tend to penalize single travelers by charging them extra for hotel room. Not all people choose to travel two-by-two like animals up the Noah ark? <br /> <br /> But anyway, I'm going to travel in a group of six this April, I hope I can survive the drama to blogged about it! XD
I agree with tip #1, travel in group because travel agency tend to penalize single travelers by charging them extra for hotel room. Not all people choose to travel two-by-two like animals up the Noah ark?

But anyway, I'm going to travel in a group of six this April, I hope I can survive the drama to blogged about it! XD]]> http://blog.airasia.com/index.php/shoestring-tips-how-to-be-cheap#c1609 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:17:51 +0000 Yvonne Ang c1593@http://blog.airasia.com/ free maps from tourism offices! :) http://blog.airasia.com/index.php/shoestring-tips-how-to-be-cheap#c1593 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:24:15 +0000 Loke c1584@http://blog.airasia.com/ Check out those tourism brochures, guides and ask at official tourism offices for vouchers for free or discounted entrance fees, meals, souvenirs etc. Also, ask ticketing counters at zoos, museums etc for possible discount for travelers (passport as proof).<br /> <br /> Sometimes, you may even be able to bargain for cheaper room rates at family-run motels, hotels, chalets, cottages during non-peak seasons. This happened to me before along Great Ocean Road and I got a really good deal!<br />
Sometimes, you may even be able to bargain for cheaper room rates at family-run motels, hotels, chalets, cottages during non-peak seasons. This happened to me before along Great Ocean Road and I got a really good deal!
]]> http://blog.airasia.com/index.php/shoestring-tips-how-to-be-cheap#c1584 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:49:59 +0000 Yvonne Ang c1582@http://blog.airasia.com/ lolz... the perks of being on holiday!<br /> <br /> I usually see thought bubbles coming out from thier heads. Friend and I love guessing what strangers are thinking about while commuting. <br /> <br /> oh and one more tip... buy in groups/bulk - higher chances of getting a much better deal!
I usually see thought bubbles coming out from thier heads. Friend and I love guessing what strangers are thinking about while commuting.

oh and one more tip... buy in groups/bulk - higher chances of getting a much better deal!]]> http://blog.airasia.com/index.php/shoestring-tips-how-to-be-cheap#c1582 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:45:28 +0000 Calvin c1574@http://blog.airasia.com/ I used to like to go to the business district of a city, just sit and see people rush to work. Is like showing off: Hey, I don't have to work today!! http://blog.airasia.com/index.php/shoestring-tips-how-to-be-cheap#c1574 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:00:37 +0000 Yvonne Ang c1554@http://blog.airasia.com/ Hi Calvin,<br /> <br /> Thanks for the tips. Got to agree with ya, eating at roadside stalls are just as yummy and half the price!<br /> <br /> transportation - when it is near, get some exercise and walk :-)
Thanks for the tips. Got to agree with ya, eating at roadside stalls are just as yummy and half the price!

transportation - when it is near, get some exercise and walk :-)]]> http://blog.airasia.com/index.php/shoestring-tips-how-to-be-cheap#c1554 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:26:36 +0000 Calvin c1545@http://blog.airasia.com/ Enjoy the local foods the local way (Which usually means roadside stall la!) It's usually a fraction of what you pay in the nice restaurant. <br /> <br /> Research on public transport. They are usually much cheaper than taxi, or organized tour. Eg. from Khaosan to MBK is only 7baht vs 100 baht.
Research on public transport. They are usually much cheaper than taxi, or organized tour. Eg. from Khaosan to MBK is only 7baht vs 100 baht.]]> http://blog.airasia.com/index.php/shoestring-tips-how-to-be-cheap#c1545