New York City: New budget hotels in Brooklyn

New York City: New budget hotels in Brooklyn

Many tourists flock to Manhattan for a Big Apple vacation, and while there’s lots of the New York hustle and bustle there (Times Square, anyone?), there’s still plenty of other exciting things to do in the outer boroughs. Even more important for Cheapos, you can save big by staying in …

Why I’m Refocusing On Earning Flexible Points

Over the last six to twelve months, I’ve become annoyed with the travel rewards world as a whole. This is mostly based on the fact I haven’t seen any exciting new offers to sign up for. But it’s also because some of my favorite cards and programs have lost their …

6 Cheapo reasons for visiting New York in the fall

6 Cheapo reasons for visiting New York in the fall

Autumn in New York really is as magical as the song makes it out to be. When the sweat of summer washes away, the air is crisp, the leaves are spectacular and there’s a sort of leisurely feel to the shortening days. All this makes fall the most coveted (and expensive) …

The Truth About Lounge Access

An airport lounge sounds like an oasis, a sanctuary from the insanity of the crowds where you can relax, catch up on email, and enjoy a drink or a snack. Some are even better: Most of the business and first-class lounges operated by international airlines have elaborate, restaurant-style dining. The American …

A budget travel guide to Porto, Portugal

A budget travel guide to Porto, Portugal

In this historic city flanked by the sea and the Douro River, striking modern art and architecture, like the diamond-shaped Casa da Música, mingle with the region’s traditional granite buildings cheered by colorful ceramic tiles. Welcome to Porto. The second-largest city in Portugal after Lisbon, Porto is a budget traveler’s …

Munich: 10 ways to save time & money at Oktoberfest

Munich: 10 ways to save time & money at Oktoberfest

Munich’s famous festival tradition, Oktoberfest, always begins the second-to-last weekend in September and ends the first weekend of October. This year’s dates run from September 21 to October 6, 2019. We prefer going in September before the masses start arriving from all over Europe and the world. But no matter …