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Live, for a Change
I have many places on my travel bucket list. Unfortunately, travel, especially international travel, can take a lot of money. That’s why, two years ago, my husband and I were planning a moderately priced honeymoon to Oceanside, California. We were looking around for flight and hotel deals when I got an email from Pomelo, a flight-tracking company that alerts you to significant deals on plane ticket prices. I checked the email and noticed that there were flights to Barcelona, Spain, for $350 round trip. I was shocked—that’s the price of a ticket to California. Within an hour, my husband and I had booked our flights to the land of flamenco. At no cost to me, Pomelo had alerted me to a time-sensitive and money-saving price drop, and my husband and I were able to travel somewhere much more exciting than we had originally planned. The goal of Pomelo is to help people access the life-changing experiences that travel provides by find-ing deals on flights for you. Pomelo sends you an email with the discounted prices and shows you exactly how to find the deal online. The best thing about it? It’s free.
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Workaway: A Community of Global Travelers
Have you ever wanted to travel cheap, experience a new culture, and learn new career skills? Try exploring the world through the Workaway community! Workaway is an organization that connects travelers with hosts who need work done. From house-sitting to homesteading, Workaway can connect you with the accommodations you need in exchange for about four to five hours of labor a week (with weekends off).
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Mobile Passport: Cutting the Customs Line
You’ve just arrived at the John F. Kennedy New York International Airport (JFK) after a long flight from Paris. You’re exhausted and ready to get home but have one more flight ahead of you. The length of time that travelers spend in customs lines at JFK exceeds the national average, and when you reach that long line, it shows. You and every other international traveler around you are completely exhausted. You overhear people complaining around you. How will you make your next flight in time?
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Mint Condition
During a stressful day at work or school, you close your eyes for a second and let your mind wander, spending sweet leisure time in a happier place before being drawn back to reality. The vacation of your dreams shouldn’t be confined to a momentary haven for your overworked brain when instead it could be a thrilling reality. All it takes is a little willpower and planning.
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Do You Even Google? Using My Maps for Planning Your Travels
Google My Maps is an underrated gem for travel planning. Released in 2007 and updated in 2014, Google My Maps allows users to create their own maps.
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Gas Buddy: Find Cheap Gas
Finding and paying for gas can consume time and money that could be better spent on hotels, food, and sightseeing. GasBuddy is a free app that helps travelers in the United States and Canada earn rewards and find the cheapest and closest gas stations so you can focus on your destination.
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