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		<title>How to Save Money When Traveling in South America</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 03:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[South America]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[budget travel in South America]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Machu Picchu tours]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Laura Elise Guest Blogger &#160; There are two main ways to travel in South America: do-it-yourself or outsource your travel planning. Many budget travelers think they will lose money if they travel with a company or tour group. And yes, you will pay more for a trip booked through a company than if you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Avoid Paying Spirit Airlines’ New Carry-On Bag Fee of $100</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 02:49:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Allegiant Airlines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hidden airline fees]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I used to love flying on Spirit Airlines.  They used to be so friendly, and their prices were really great to the destinations they serviced.   While they are still considered a “bargain airline,” be aware that they are charging more and more for carry-on bag fees and other hidden fees. When you are checking Spirit [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Free California iPad App and California Mobile Website for Smartphones</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:42:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Camping]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[California Dreaming]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[California travel planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free California iPad app]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free California mobile website for smartphones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Visit California]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re planning a trip to California, or just want to dream about it, you will love the new free California iPad app and California mobile website for smartphones. The Visit California iPad app gives travelers everything they need to plan the ultimate California vacation with the following features: A &#8220;My Trip&#8220; tool to create [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Guesthouses in Tokyo: Cheap Long-Term Accommodations</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:58:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Tim Chard, an American living in Tokyo, Japan (Personal Blog: lovetravelbass.com) &#160; Part 3 of a 3-Part Series [NOTE:  Tim, who is currently living in Tokyo and has personally explored the cheapest budget accommodations in Tokyo, will present three different options: free, short term, and long term.  All three are based on having the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Short-Term Cheap Hotels and Hostels in Tokyo</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:26:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[budget hostels in Tokyo]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Tim Chard, an American living in Tokyo, Japan (Personal Blog: lovetravelbass.com) &#160; Part 2 of a 3-Part Series [NOTE:  Tim, who is currently living in Tokyo and has personally explored the cheapest budget accommodations in Tokyo, will present three different options: free, short term, and long term.  All three are based on having the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Couchsurfing: Free Accommodations in Tokyo</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:04:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Tim Chard, an American living in Tokyo, Japan (Personal Blog: lovetravelbass.com) &#160; Part 1 of a 3-Part Series [NOTE:  Tim, who is currently living in Tokyo and has personally explored the cheapest budget accommodations in Tokyo, will present three different options: free, short term, and long term.  All three are based on having the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Get a One-Day VIP Pass to the Tour de France 2012</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/how-to-get-a-one-day-vip-pass-to-the-tour-de-france-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/how-to-get-a-one-day-vip-pass-to-the-tour-de-france-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:50:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Europe and UK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events and Festivals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sports and Recreation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Discover France]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Discover France VIP Tour de France Pass]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the first time ever, Discover France is offering one-day VIP behind-the-scenes access to festivities surrounding the famous bike race Tour de France from June 30 through July 22, 2012. For 225 euros (approximately $299) a guest can access the VIP area in one of the many villages along the route, or for 270 euros [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Farm Sanctuary is the Perfect Family Travel Destination</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/farm-sanctuary-is-the-perfect-family-travel-destination/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/farm-sanctuary-is-the-perfect-family-travel-destination/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 03:22:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eco-Traveler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family Traveler]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever cuddled with a cow, given a pig a belly rub, or talked to a turkey? At Farm Sanctuary, you’ll get your chance! The rescued animals at Farm Sanctuary love greeting guests as much as you’ll love touring these unique sanctuaries. You’ll discover that farm animals are much like the dogs and cats [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ThriftyTraveling.com Launches a Free Travel Newsletter</title>
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		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/thriftytraveling-com-launches-a-free-travel-newsletter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Books, DVDs, and More]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips and Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free travel newsletter]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[travel bargains]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel coupons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Discounts]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first issue of Travel Discounts, News, Tips, and Resources from ThriftyTraveling.com has been published.  It is loaded with: helpful articles travel coupons and deals travel products that are on sale, and travel news you can use. If you haven’t signed up for this free travel newsletter yet, go to the Free E-Book page.  In [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2012 Earth Day Celebrations in the Florida Keys</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/2012-earth-day-celebrations-in-the-florida-keys/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/2012-earth-day-celebrations-in-the-florida-keys/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:23:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eco-Traveler]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Type of Traveler]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[2012 Earth Day celebrations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Earth Day 2012]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[eco-travel in Florida]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Earth Day 2012 will be celebrated worldwide on April 22; but in the Florida Keys and Key West, surrounded by a national marine sanctuary and paralleled by the continental United States’ only living coral barrier reef, celebrations take place up to and including Earth Day. Here is a list of the Earth Day celebrations in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Cool Travel Accessories</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/5-cool-travel-accessories/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/5-cool-travel-accessories/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Accessories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Electronics & Accessories]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Travel Store]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cocoon Grid-It]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Powerbag Messenger Bag]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[SteriPen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel accessories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel battery charger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel gadgets]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are five cool travel accessories that will make your next trip much more comfortable and fun.  Check them out with the links provided next to them. #1: Powerbag Messenger Bag with Battery for Charging Smartphones, Tablets, and e-Readers Do you get shaky when your high-tech tools are on 10% battery power during a long [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is the Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England?</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/what-is-the-difference-between-the-united-kingdom-great-britain-and-england/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:07:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Europe and UK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Other Tips and Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips and Resources]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[what are the British Isles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[what is Great Britain]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you ever get confused and wonder what the difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England is?  And where does Ireland and Northern Ireland fit into all this?  And what are the British Isles? Well, I have come across an incredibly-helpful and amusing video on YouTube that answers those questions. While I am [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Avoid Catching a Cold or the Flu from Airplane Germs</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/how-to-avoid-catching-a-cold-or-the-flu-from-airplane-germs/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/how-to-avoid-catching-a-cold-or-the-flu-from-airplane-germs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:36:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health and Medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safe Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[avoid airplane germs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[avoid catching a cold]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Juan Vives You can protect yourself from catching a flu bug, cold, or airplane germs in a crowded airplane by following a few simple rules. There is nothing worse than arriving sick at your vacation spot or taking home a cold as a souvenir.  A few of the best healthy travel practices will help [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cheap Eats in Bangkok: Food Courts</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/cheap-eats-in-bangkok-food-courts/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/cheap-eats-in-bangkok-food-courts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:32:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Things to See and Do]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wine and Dine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bangkok]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bangkok food courts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bangkok travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thailand food]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[By Pavee Suvagondha Thailand is famed for great cheap and tasty food. Most people might only think of getting Thai food from a local restaurant or getting some from a street vendor. However, the food court is a great way to explore local eats. There are many great food courts in Bangkok. Eating at a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free Travel Guide to Fairbanks, Alaska</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-travel-guide-to-fairbanks-alaska/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:16:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alaska]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fairbanks Alaska]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fairbanks Convention & Visitors Bureau]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free travel guide to Fairbanks Alaska]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Alaska is a beautiful and fascinating travel destination.  One city you shouldn’t miss is Fairbanks.  The full-color, 2012 free travel guide to Fairbanks, Alaska, is now available by mail or online. This annual publication introduces the heart of Alaska, characterized by wide expanses of tundra, boreal forests and the tributaries of mighty glacier-fed rivers. With [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Greenloons.com Provides Eco-Travel That Is “Eco-Nomical”</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/greenloons-com-provides-eco-travel-that-is-eco-nomical/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/greenloons-com-provides-eco-travel-that-is-eco-nomical/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:46:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eco-Traveler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco-tourism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco-travel]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[greenloons.com]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[While Greenloons.com began as an informational site to educate the world about eco-travel, it now offers certified vacations for budget-conscious eco-travelers. Calling many of her eco-travel destinations and lodges “eco-nomical,” Irene Lane, founder of Greenloons.com, says, “As the popularity of environmentally-friendly products has grown over the years, consumers have been conditioned to believe that green [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do I Need a Tourist or Travel Visa for My Next Trip?</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/do-i-need-a-tourist-or-travel-visa-for-my-next-trip/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/do-i-need-a-tourist-or-travel-visa-for-my-next-trip/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 19:50:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Other Tips and Resources]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[business visa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tourist visa]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When planning your next adventure abroad, make sure your passport and all necessary travel tourist visas are valid and taken care of prior to departure to ensure a hassle-free trip. There are different types of travel visas, but tourist and business visas are most common. Most countries do not require a tourist visa prior to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Columbia Cougar Flats II Family Cabin Dome Tent Is On Sale!</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/columbia-cougar-flats-ii-family-cabin-dome-tent-is-on-sale/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/columbia-cougar-flats-ii-family-cabin-dome-tent-is-on-sale/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Camping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2-room tent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Columbia Cougar Flats II Family Cabin Dome Tent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family tent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Occupy Wall Street]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[waterproof tent]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you’re part of the Occupy Wall Street movement, a family on a budget, or just someone who would love to have a living room and bedroom when camping, the two-room Columbia Cougar Flats II Family Cabin Dome Tent is perfect for you.  If you have the kids with you, they can sleep in one [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Travel Tip: What Do Travel Descriptions Really Mean?</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/travel-tip-what-do-travel-descriptions-really-mean/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/travel-tip-what-do-travel-descriptions-really-mean/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:52:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips and Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trip Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[single supplement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel brochures]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Scams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What they say isn’t always what you get! When reading a tour, hotel, cruise, or any type of travel brochure, ad, or website description, watch out for those hidden words that make a special promotion or hotel sound WONDERFUL, when in reality they are &#8220;legally&#8221; though &#8220;unethically&#8221; misrepresenting what you will find if you sign [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Need a Taxi at Bangkok International Airport (BKK)?  Know your Price!</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/need-a-taxi-at-bangkok-international-airport-bkk-know-your-price/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/need-a-taxi-at-bangkok-international-airport-bkk-know-your-price/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bangkok]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bangkok Airport]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bangkok International Airport]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bkk airport]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[taxi at bangkok international airport]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Thailand scams]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Juan Vives &#160; Here is another post to help you plan your travel, save travel money, and avoid travel scams.  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport is pretty easy to get around.  Knowing a few things about transportation at the BKK Airport will save you some travel time and money.  The Bangkok Airport is around 21 miles [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cheap Meals in Japan</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/cheap-meals-in-japan/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/cheap-meals-in-japan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:08:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wine and Dine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap dining in Japan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap food in Japan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap meals in Japan]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Katherine Goulart It is no secret that Japan is an expensive place to live or travel.  So what is a budget globetrotter to do? Before you faint from hunger, and before you spend that ¥1,000 (about $12.60) at McDonald&#8217;s (Ma-ku-Do-na-ru-do), enjoy cheap meals in Japan. Beef Bowl Chains like Yoshinoya are as widespread as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free Guide to Air Travel and Pregnancy</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-guide-to-air-travel-and-pregnancy/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-guide-to-air-travel-and-pregnancy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:58:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health and Medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safe Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Woman Traveler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[air travel and pregnancy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flying when pregnant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healthy air travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pregnant travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safe air travel when pregnant]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Air travel is generally safe for pregnant women. However, traveling pregnant does come with some warnings. To help ease some of the anxiety, read on for a sample of the travel tips from a free guide to Air Travel and Pregnancy. It answers all your questions on how to ensure safe and comfortable air travel [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Money-Saving Travel E-Books Are Now Available at ThriftyTraveling.com</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/money-saving-travel-e-books-are-now-available-at-thriftytraveling-com/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/money-saving-travel-e-books-are-now-available-at-thriftytraveling-com/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Books, DVDs, and More]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips and Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[money-saving travel e-books]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel deals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel e-books]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The slogan of ThriftyTraveling.com is “pay little, travel BIG” and its focus is cheap travel. Now, in addition to Travel Coupons and Discounts, as well as a Travel Store filled with discounted quality travel items, you can find a page filled with Money-Saving Travel E-books to stretch your travel dollar. Topics include the usual, such [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free Online Africa Safari Planner</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-online-africa-safari-planner/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-online-africa-safari-planner/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trip Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Africa Safari Planner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[plan an African safari]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel store]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you have ever dreamed of going on an African safari, you will be happy to hear that a free online Africa Safari Planner is now available.  Here you can create your own safari adventure, choosing from nearly 300 luxury camps across dozens of Africa’s best safari routes in nine different countries. The Africa Safari [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Make Cheap International Calls from Anywhere You Travel</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/how-to-make-cheap-international-calls-from-anywhere-you-travel/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/how-to-make-cheap-international-calls-from-anywhere-you-travel/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:44:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Communicating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Other Tips and Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap international calling cards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap international calls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap travel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Today we bring you travel expert advice on international calling cards to make your travel cheaper. International calling cards to call from any country stat at less than 2 cents a minute! Save money on your calls and use them on your next trip]]></description>
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		<title>How to Rent a Car by the Hour</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/how-to-rent-a-car-by-the-hour/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/how-to-rent-a-car-by-the-hour/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Car Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rent a car by the hour]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Zipcar]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Joy Anderson, Guest Blogger editor of GermanyAtChristmas.com &#160; I can’t remember the first time I heard about Zipcar, but I remember the first time I rented one. I was on a trip to New York, staying down in Soho, and needed a car for only a few hours to travel north of the city. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Legally Travel to Cuba in 2012</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/how-to-legally-travel-to-cuba-in-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/how-to-legally-travel-to-cuba-in-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Caribbean and Bermuda]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Senior Traveler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Grand Circle Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[legal travel to Cuba]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[legally travel to Cuba]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel to Cuba]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[While independent travel to Cuba is still not legal for Americans, the Grand Circle Foundation is licensed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control to offer &#8220;Cuba: A Bridge Between Cultures,&#8221; a 12-day People-to-People program designed to foster meaningful cultural exchange between Americans and Cubans. The program operates in small groups (12-20 participants) and is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Volunteer to Save an Endangered Site on Your Next Vacation</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/volunteer-to-save-an-endangered-site-on-your-next-vacation/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/volunteer-to-save-an-endangered-site-on-your-next-vacation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:22:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Volunteer Traveler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[endangered site]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[volunteer programs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[World Heritage List]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[World Heritage sites]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are 936 World Heritage sites listed by the UNESCO as having special cultural or physical significance throughout the world.   There are 35 on the endangered site list right now, including Everglades National Park in Florida. These endangered sites are at risk of disappearing due to natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods, as well [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Annual Chocolate Festival in Turin, Italy</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/the-annual-chocolate-festival-in-turin-italy/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/the-annual-chocolate-festival-in-turin-italy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Events and Festivals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chocolate Festival]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chocolate Festival in Turin Italy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CioccolaTO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Torino chocolate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Torino Chocolate Festival]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Turin chocolate]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Located in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, and located mainly on the left bank of the Po River, Turin (Torino), Italy, is often called the “cradle of Italian liberty.”  It is known as the home of the Shroud of Turin, the headquarters of automobile manufacturers FIAT, Lancia, and Alfa Romeo, and the annual [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2 Ways to Avoid a Norovirus on a Cruise Ship</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/2-ways-to-avoid-a-norovirus-on-a-cruise-ship/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/2-ways-to-avoid-a-norovirus-on-a-cruise-ship/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cruise Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health and Medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[avoid a norovirus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[norovirus on cruise ship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[norovirus outbreaks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[norovirus symptoms]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There has been a lot of publicity, in recent years, about norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships.  This is a virus which affects the stomach and intestines.  The most common norovirus symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, mild fever, headache, fatigue, and stomach cramping.    It has an incubation period of 36 hours, and usually only lasts one or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is it Cheaper to Fly or Drive?  Use the Fly or Drive Calculator!</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/is-it-cheaper-to-fly-or-drive-use-the-fly-or-drive-calculator/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/is-it-cheaper-to-fly-or-drive-use-the-fly-or-drive-calculator/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:19:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Car Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[How to Get There]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[car travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheapest way to travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fly or drive calculator]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In spite of the dreaded TSA encounters, the checked baggage fees, and reduced customer service, you might think that flying is easier than driving, right?  Well, maybe not.  But more important, money is tight now.  When traveling within the continental United States, have you ever wondered whether it was cheaper to fly or drive? That [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free Travel E-Book: Free and Really Cheap Accommodations Worldwide</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-travel-ebook-free-and-really-cheap-accommodations-worldwide/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-travel-ebook-free-and-really-cheap-accommodations-worldwide/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:53:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Freebies and Free Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Places to Stay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap accommodations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free accommodations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free and Really Cheap Accommodations Worldwide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free e-book]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free ebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free travel e-book]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free travel ebook]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Wouldn’t it be great if you could travel throughout the United States and the world and not have to pay for your accommodations?  With airlines being forced to raise their fares, and car travel increasing in cost thanks to high gas prices, this free travel e-book offers some legitimate options that are genuine freebies, plus [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Tips for Buying Pre-Existing Medical Condition Travel Insurance Coverage</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/4-tips-for-buying-pre-existing-medical-condition-travel-insurance-coverage/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/4-tips-for-buying-pre-existing-medical-condition-travel-insurance-coverage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:30:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health and Medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Other Tips and Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pre-existing coverage travel insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pre-existing medical condition coverage travel insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[squaremouth.com]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel insurance providers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel insurance tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[According to Squaremouth.com, a site for comparing and purchasing travel insurance, many travelers are spending more money on travel insurance policies to cover pre-existing medical condition. Follow these tips to prevent four common mistakes many travelers make when buying pre-existing medical condition travel insurance. &#160; Tip #1:  You Might Not Need Pre-Existing Medical Condition Travel [...]]]></description>
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		<title>London Insider Tips on Things to Do and How to Save Money in London</title>
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		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/london-insider-tips-on-things-to-do-and-how-to-save-money-in-london/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:48:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Attractions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Europe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Europe and UK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shopping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[avoid jet lag]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ceremony of the Keys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[London insider tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[London Travelcard]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marks & Spencer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marks and Spencer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[save money in London]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[short-term apartment rentals in London]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[things to do in London]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Alyce M. Jacoby Guest Blogger The first London insider tip is how to avoid jet lag when traveling to London.   Look into leaving the States on a morning flight.  I know American Airlines has morning flights out of both New York and Chicago; United out of Dulles.  The beauty of that is that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cheap Capsule Hotels in Japan</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/cheap-capsule-hotels-in-japan/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/cheap-capsule-hotels-in-japan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:30:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[capsule hotels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[capsule hotels in Japan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[capsule hotels in Kyoto]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap hotels in Japan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unusual accommodations in Japan]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Juan Vives Japan is expensive, and capsule hotels are everywhere.  Most capsule hotels are frequented by salary workers.  In order to avoid long commutes, they stay in these cheap hotels for the evening.  If you want to save money on hotels, this may be for you when you visit Japan.  Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Resources for Cheap Disney World Tickets and Orlando Discounts</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/5-resources-for-cheap-disney-world-tickets-and-orlando-discounts/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/5-resources-for-cheap-disney-world-tickets-and-orlando-discounts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:53:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Attractions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family Traveler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap Disney World tickets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Disney World discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Disney World package deals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Orlando Discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Orlando Florida discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Orlando hotel discounts]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Disney World and Orlando, Florida – What a magical destination!   But what would make such an experience even more magical is if you could find cheap Disney World tickets as well as Orlando discounts for other attractions and hotels and more.  I have spent time digging through resources and deals, and have come up with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>150 German Christmas Markets:  A Book Review</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/150-german-christmas-markets-a-book-review/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/150-german-christmas-markets-a-book-review/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:13:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Books and DVDs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Europe and UK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[150 German Christmas Markets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christmas in Germany]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[German Christmas markets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Germany at Christmas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I recently was lucky enough to come across a new book that transported me to Germany at Christmas.  While I have always loved the German countryside, architecture, and culture, I had no idea that Germany celebrated Christmas in such a magical way. The book title is 150 German Christmas Markets: Where to Go and What [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Get Upgraded to First Class, Sometimes</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/how-to-get-upgraded-to-first-class-sometimes/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/how-to-get-upgraded-to-first-class-sometimes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:48:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[airline travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[first class upgrade]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a little-known travel secret that can get you a lot of perks and even get you upgraded to First Class, sometimes. When a flight is oversold in Economy Class, and the airline needs to upgrade someone to First Class, what is one way it chooses the lucky winner?  The upgrade will often go [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New York Pass Discount Card: Save Money on 55+ NYC Attractions</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/new-york-pass-discount-card-save-money-on-55-nyc-attractions/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/new-york-pass-discount-card-save-money-on-55-nyc-attractions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:18:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discount Cards/Passes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New York City discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New York Pass]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New York Pass Discount Card]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[New York Pass Discount Card: A Review If you’re planning to visit New York City, now or in the future, you’ll definitely want to buy a New York Pass if you’ll be doing some sightseeing. New York City attractions are expensive! But for a reasonably-priced flat New York Pass fee, you will have access to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free Admission for Military Families at Blue Star Museums</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-admission-for-military-families-at-blue-star-museums/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-admission-for-military-families-at-blue-star-museums/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 18:32:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Military Traveler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blue Star Families and Museums]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free admission for military families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free museums for military]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The National Endowment for the Arts has established a program called Blue Star Museums.  Participating museums offer free admission for all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. More than a thousand museums are participating in the United States, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa; and more are being added [...]]]></description>
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		<title>World Airport Transfer: Thrifty Transport Options to and from Airports Worldwide</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/world-airport-transfer-thrifty-transport-options-to-and-from-airports-worldwide/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/world-airport-transfer-thrifty-transport-options-to-and-from-airports-worldwide/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:17:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[airport ground transportation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[airport shuttles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WAT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[World Airport Transfer]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[World Airport Transfer (WAT) is a global reservation service for ground transportation, serving major cities on all continents. Since 1997, it has specialized in airport transfers to provide travelers with economical and hassle-free rides to and from the airport and city centers. Through www.world-airport-transfer.com, you can book door-to-door airport shuttles and private transfers in more [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maine’s Lodge at Moosehead Lake is the Ultimate Getaway</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/lodge-at-moosehead-lake/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/lodge-at-moosehead-lake/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:05:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[1000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Away.com]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lodge at Moosehead Lake]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Moosehead Lake]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Lodge at Moosehead Lake was awarded one of the World&#8217;s Best Adventure Lodges by Away.com, which is a great travel and vacation-planning resource. The Lodge is open all year except April.  Reservations should be booked in advance either online or by calling 207-695-4400 or 1-800-825-6977. It is inland Maine&#8217;s only AAA Four Diamond Award [...]]]></description>
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		<title>11 Safety Tips You MUST Know</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/11-safety-tips-you-must-know/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/11-safety-tips-you-must-know/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:08:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Safe Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safety tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Today I received an e-mail with a few REALLY good safety tips, and no author given credit.  While the message was geared toward women, I think these are tips that men and women of all ages as well as children and teenagers should read and remember.  Please share them with your friends and family. 1.  Tip from Tae [...]]]></description>
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		<title>London Bridge is Haunted: A Paranormal Tour</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/london-bridge-haunted/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/london-bridge-haunted/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Attractions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arizona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lake Havasu City]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[London Bridge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[paranormal]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As night falls, a group of tourists gather around a small building at the foot of the London Bridge, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. These amateur ghost hunters listen intently as Gary Asbury, paranormal researcher and operator of the London Bridge Ghost Tours, talks about the darker history of the London Bridge and the spirits [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Hands-On Tour of the Ocean Floor in Bermuda</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/tour-ocean-floor-in-bermuda/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/tour-ocean-floor-in-bermuda/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Caribbean and Bermuda]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sports and Recreation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bermuda]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hartleys Under Sea Adventures]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[snorkeling]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you would like to explore coral reefs and see what the world &#8220;down under&#8221; (down under WATER, that is!) looks like, but you have no desire to learn how to scuba dive, here is an opportunity you won&#8217;t want to miss. The next time you are in Bermuda, head for Hartley&#8217;s Under Sea Adventures [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RSS: What Is It, Why Do I Want It, and How Do I Get It?</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/what-is-rss/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/what-is-rss/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:22:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Other Tips and Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[google reader]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to subscribe to rss feeds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rss]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rss definition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rss feed]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[While it&#8217;s exciting how technology has made the Internet interactive, trying to make sense of some of the options available can be a bit intimidating. At least that&#8217;s been MY experience! I kept seeing the RSS icon on people&#8217;s sites, with enthusiastic invitations to join their RSS feed. However I honestly had no clue what [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Caretaker Gazette:  How to Live Rent-Free Around the World!</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/caretaker-gazette-live-rent-free/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/caretaker-gazette-live-rent-free/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Freebies and Free Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Worldwide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Caretaker Gazette]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free accommodations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free lodging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free rent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free Travel]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1931</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How does traveling around the U.S., or around the world, and living rent-free sound to you?  The Caretaker Gazette teaches you how to live rent-free as a property caretaker (housesitter) on estates, mansions, farms, ranches, resort homes, retreat centers, camps, hunting and fishing lodges, vacation homes, private islands, and more. Published since 1983, the newsletter provides [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Contiki&#8217;s Vacation Package Gift Registry</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/contiki-vacations-gift-registry/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/contiki-vacations-gift-registry/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:32:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cruise Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Student Traveler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Contiki Vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cruises]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gift registry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Contiki Vacations offers packages to exciting destinations throughout the world that are geared for travelers between the ages of 18 and 35, and at a very thrifty price. They have come up with a great idea to help young travelers pay for their trips.  They&#8217;ve created a Gift Registry which can be set up for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Ultimate Travel Bargain!</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/ultimate-travel-bargain/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/ultimate-travel-bargain/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:16:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Freebies and Free Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[budget travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thrifty travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thrifty traveling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel bargain]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Or . . . what to do if you don&#8217;t have enough time or money to travel this year. Are you too busy or too broke to take a trip this year?  Here are some alternatives.  Contact your local Chamber of Commerce for a directory of all the museums, parks, and other attractions in your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a &#8220;ZED&#8221;?</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/what-is-a-zed/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/what-is-a-zed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Communicating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[definition of zed; zed]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Not only is the United States the last global hold-out for using the metric system, it appears that it is also the only English-speaking country in the world which refers to the last letter in the alphabet as &#8220;zee.&#8221;  In Canada, Great Britain, and most other English-speaking countries, the last letter in the alphabet is [...]]]></description>
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