If you’re heading out of town and don’t want to deal with a mailbox stuffed full, there’s a solution. It’s called USPS Hold Mail. The U.S. Postal Service will hold all your mail for up to 30 days, and...
We’ve all heard it: “Tuesdays are the cheapest days to book a flight.” Sorry, but it’s not really true. In the ever-changing world of airfare and fare classes, nailing down a specific time to buy a ticket doesn’t help. But...
When you’re planning a trip, your flight and your accommodations will be the big-ticket items. But that doesn’t mean you should just shell out whatever the first rental car agency asks for to get some wheels for your trip....
Of the many myths that surround travel and airfare, one stands out. I hear it again and again and again, from beginners to even so-called travel experts. “You should clear the cookies on your internet browser when searching for flights...
We’re celebrating Thrifty Traveler’s fourth birthday today, and in those four years, this site has grown from a passion project on the side of my old day job to a full-time team of eight and counting, helping thousands of...
We’ve extended this offer one more day! Through Friday, March 8, 2019, we’re offering our Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal notification service for only $35 per year (will increase to $40). Once you’re subscribed and locked in at a price,...
The following are our favorite cards to kick start your travels for 2019. All the links below are our personal referral links so make sure to refer your own friends and family after being approved so you can earn extra points...
Today’s guest post is by Roger of Expert World Travel. Roger has been to over 40 countries, broken 3 suitcases and owned over 10 backpacks in the last 12 months. You can find him blogging about his experiences at Expert World...
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Earlier this year, I was honored to be selected as one of the speakers at TEDxFargo in Fargo, ND. I’m used to speaking before a few dozen or even 100 people. This time, I got on stage in front of a...
