News and Tips - #4 (February 8, 2015)

February 8, 2015

In this issue:
1. How to Score Free Tickets to TV's Top 5 Shows
2. Long Layover? These Airports Offer Free City Tours While You Wait - Airfarewatchdog
3. 15 Packing Tips That Will Forever Change Your Toiletry Bag
4. Cheap destinations - how to live in foreign countries
5. 6 Ways to Travel Endlessly

How to Score Free Tickets to TV Tapings in Los Angeles and New York

In case you’ve been out of the loop regarding the success of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the storied late-night program has been scoring with viewers since it returned to its New York City roots almost a year ago thanks to sketches, parodies, and of course, celebrity interviews. With the wry and ever-giddy Fallon at the helm (not to mention his stellar backing band, The Roots), the show promises something for veteran viewers and youngsters* alike. In short, it’s the perfect addition to any tourist’s NYC itinerary. Read more


Long Layover? These Airports Offer Free City Tours While You Wait - Airfarewatchdog

If you're planning a trip anywhere in Europe, it pays to look at Turkish Airlines' fares, since they often beat other airlines by hundreds of dollars. The catch is that you'll connect in Istanbul, and your layover might be eight hours or more, or even overnight. But is that so bad? Not if you like two-for-one deals. Not only do you get Rome or Paris, but you also get a free tour of Istanbul. And a free lunch.  

Several airports, tourist boards or airlines, in order to promote tourism, offer free airport layover tours.  Read more 




15 Packing Tips That Will Forever Change Your Toiletry Bag

We're always in for a good packing hack, whether it's the lazy way to stockpile shampoo or the brilliant carry-on bag that feels like you're carrying nothing at all.

One of the biggest packing headaches we face is, well, the stuff for our face (and hair, and nails...).  Read more



Cheap destinations - how to live in a foreign country

Everyone at one time or another has wanted to get away from it all and beach/ski/paraglide-bum it in some foreign land.  Small problem: that's very expensive. Or is it? (That's our sweet rhetorical way of saying maybe not.) Check this list of 12 shockingly affordable paradises you can live in for peanuts... though you'll probably be packed and out the door by number seven. Read more


6 Ways to Travel Endlessly

Traveling the way most people do it isn't enough. Saving all year long at a job for just two weeks a year won't let you see the world they way you want to see it.

So you find someone to take care of your stuff while you travel the world. You're all set to see everything you ever wanted for as long as you want. Then you realize something: you don't have enough money to do it. So what should you do? Here are six ways to see the world long term on the
cheap.  Read more