If you love
to travel—and want to save money while doing so—here’s a book that provides
easy tips for doing both. Budget Travel
for the Genius by Cynthia Drake is a new guide for traveling on the cheap,
whether you travel as a couple, solo, or with your kids. Drake helps you find a balance between expensive
comfort and convenience and economical experiences beyond the usual tourist
haunts--options that will fit your budget.
Drake
reinforces the concept of packing lightly—for many reasons. She tells how to find
discounts and complimentary meals, cocktails, and other treasures. She
encourages you to be adventurous and try new things—remembering to find humor
in just about every situation. And don’t forget to take photos, which Drake calls
the cheapest souvenirs you’ll find.
Budget Travel for the Genius is divided into four parts: (1)
Before you go--strategies for planning a trip including determining your travel
budget and style and purchasing insurance; (2) Types of Trips—from tent camping
to voluntourism to extended stay rentals; (3) While You’re Traveling—what to
expect on a daily basis and finding low-cost options or coupons for dining,
sleeping, and entertainment; and (4) Special Considerations—what to consider if
you’re a single traveler or going with a group.
Whether you
travel by air, car, train, bus, or ship, Drake helps you think through your
choices and offers strategies for deciding which is most economical and
sensible for your trip. Budget Travel for the Genius provides tips specific to both international and domestic
travel—and staying connected to the folks back home--so don’t worry if your
dream trips are to faraway places. 
Finally, Drake
includes nine U.S. cities that she considers great for budget travel, and she
provides guidelines for making the most of each destination. It’s a quick read packed with practical and
usable suggestions for making trips enjoyable and affordable. Don’t be
surprised if you have your bags packed and your wallet stashed by the time you
finish reading the book.
Order Budget Travel for the Genius
$27.95
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