Category: Travel Tips

You’re scoping out a flight to buy and are about to pull the trigger when, suddenly, the price jacks up. We’ve all been there – it’s beyond frustrating. But what’s happening? The simple answer is that airlines are always tweaking prices...

  Beware. Travelers are coming. With Thanksgiving just ahead, airports, airlines and the TSA are bracing for the busiest travel period of the year. The TSA estimates more than 25 million people will pass through airports in the 10 days...

  Dreading long lines at the airport? You’re not alone. Lucky for you, there is a pair of government programs you can enroll in to help skip the lines and long wait times: TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. The programs...

  Exploring new countries halfway across the globe is what many travelers live for. The process of getting there isn’t. Long-haul flights can be a grind. A cramped seat, dry air and the effects of jet lag can combine to make...

  Today’s guest post is from Minneapolis food writer Joy Summers. Joy edits Eater Twin Cities and the Taste section in Minnesota Monthly Magazine.   The greatest meals have a sense of place, a vicegeral connection to the land, people, and time....

  Global Entry is a must for any frequent traveler, as it’s your ticket to skip the lines and speed through immigration after returning to the U.S. on an international flight. You get TSA PreCheck to clear airport security quicker,...

You’ve got your plane tickets booked and hotel reservations made for your upcoming trip. Now you just need to get there. If you’re not travel junkies like us here at Thrifty Traveler, you might be dreading this part. However, it doesn’t...

Here at Thrifty Traveler, we’re all about getting you the best flight deals possible. But of course, that’s just the “getting there” part of an adventure. It can be easy to “accidentally” rack up a huge cost while traveling abroad,...

  Trip planning is one of my favorite parts of travel. Having sunny, warm weather is an important component of my trip planning process. I personally want the warmest weather and the longest days, so I can maximize my time...