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5 Ways to Make Travel with Your Family More Affordable

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We thought eating in restaurants was a main attraction of travel because you get to try local foods. Even when eating out on the cheap, we were still spending hundreds of dollars on food. When we traveled, we packed a cooler full of food to eat on vacation and while on the road.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food. This doesn’t mean every minute of your day needs to be planned out. Another cost to factor into flying is whether or not you’ll need a rental car when you arrive at your destination.

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10 of My Favorite Travel Items

Shereen Travels Cheap

Ziploc bags You never know when you'll need to separate something from something else, but also when you want to take a bag of cookies with you or keep your wet bathing suit from getting your rental car seats soggy or have an emergency diaper situation. I don't go out for every meal if I can help it.

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