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Using Rakuten to Travel Cheaper

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Did you know that you can basically get paid to travel and shop [for your travel gear and clothing] for things you buy everyday? At checkout, make sure you use the same email address you used to sign up on Rakuten and within a few days, your purchase will show up in your account. You can and Rakuten will pay you for it.

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Eco-Conscious Travel Tips

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While travel doesn't always feel like it's great for the environment, especially when you're getting to your destination on a a huge plane that burns a ton of fuel, there are many things you can do to offset your travel carbon footprint. Pack Light The less "cargo" that a plane carries, the less fuel it has to use.

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2024 Trending Travel Products

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I've just returned from the Travel Goods Show, which I haven't been to since 2020 (it was cancelled the following two years and I couldn't justify a trip to Chicago last year) and it's back in Las Vegas and under a new group of organizers. Personal-sized roller bags 80% of travel bag sales right now are carry-on size.

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Planning Your Summer Travels

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Time to start planning your summer travels, if you're going somewhere. The middle of June through the middle of August is going to be the most expensive time to travel almost anywhere, and the most crowded. Drive Airfare can become a costly burden if there are many of you traveling. It's that time again.

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My New 30 Travel Things

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It's been a long time since I've updated my list of 30 things that I love when it comes to travel. As you travel and it shapes your world , you learn new things about yourself and become a better traveler, packer, and, hopefully, person. I use Bitdefender for both internet security and a VPN.

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Creative Ways to Save Money for Travel

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Most of us travel on a budget, because we have to. So, now you're paying for a thing you don't even use. Buy previously owned items/clothing - Some people like to make use of the Free sections on Nextdoor and Facebook. I like to use sites/apps like Poshmark to buy clothes at a fraction of retail.

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Apps to Learn Back History On Your Travels

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I don't know about you, but I try to support and learn about local businesses in my home city and wherever I travel. It's how we've found amazing places to eat near home and also close to accommodations when we've traveled. Adventurely The app that helps travelers connect with others to share experiences while out in the world.

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