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21 Ways to Save $$ on Accommodation – Part II

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Yesterday you heard some of the more common ways to save money on your accommodations. Today Jason and I finish off our list with some of the more obscure and black hat tips available to you.

We even cease with the cat jokes.

From how to use Priceline effectively to flat out bribery this episode has a ton of tricks for you to use the next time you’re looking for a cheaper place to stay.

Have these tips reminded you of any tricks you use to book accommodations?

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In This Episode:

  • Why hostels aren’t as bad as you may think.
  • Boondocking.
  • Using points to book hotels.
  • Local & boutique hotels.
  • How to bid with Priceline.
  • Starting the negotiating early.
  • Some black hat tricks.

and much more!

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21 Ways to Save $$ on Accommodation – Part I

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Next to flights, accommodation is the next most expensive aspect of flying.

So how do we make it cheaper?

Jason and I have 21 suggestions that can help anyone find better digs, no matter where they are in the world.

Today we discuss the first 10 of those options, so make sure to check out part II to get the rest of these awesome money saving tips!

We start the show off with a bonus tip, then move into concepts like negotiation and always having a story to tell. I also manage to take over the bad pun mantle from Jason!

I ain’t even kitten ya!

What ways have you found to save money on accommodations while traveling?

CLICK HERE FOR PART II IN THIS SERIES

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In This Episode:

  • A bonus tip before we even get started on the list!
  • Always Negotiate.
  • Comparing online & at the counter prices.
  • Jason’s crazy story that got him half off at a B&B.
  • The sharing economy.
  • Working on farms in exchange for accommodation.
  • Camping & Glamping.

and much more!

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@PackofPeanuts & @ZerotoTravel share some of their best tips on saving money on #travel #accommodation. → http://bit.ly/1wlWQoF

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Help Us Catch Tim Ferriss on iTunes!

We just hit our original goal of 100 reviews on iTunes, which means we are the top-rated travel podcast (and which means I’m giving out $100)!

Now, we’re gunning to catch Tim Ferris’s new podcast and I have a surprise in store if we do. Help out and leave a review on iTunes:

    1. Click this link: Leave a review on iTunes
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    3. Leave an honest review.
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The Real Truth Behind Location Independence

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Now, we’re not complaining,

But sometimes there are aspects of location independence that aren’t so ideal.

It can be quite a roller coaster when you travel while you work. Lack of work triggers, travel issues, bad wifi, the list of things that can, and do, go wrong is endless.

And yet we keep coming back for more!

Today Jason joins me to talk about the not so glamorous side of being location independent and to reveal our new super-secret (until now) community made just for people who have or are looking for this type of lifestyle.

Despite all the things that could go wrong.

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In This Episode:

  • The work/travel balance.
  • When you get excited on the weekends because you can get work done.
  • Not having a home base.
  • The lack of obvious triggers to get into “work mode”.
  • Time zone woes.
  • Wifi – awesome, and so, so frustrating.
  • Dealing with interruptions.
  • A brand new project, just for those of us who are location independent.

and much more!

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Ever wondered what the dark side is to being a #DigitalNomad?@ZerotoTravel & @PackofPeanuts share their experiences→ http://bit.ly/1xtTGQV

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Help Us Catch Tim Ferriss on iTunes!

We just hit our original goal of 100 reviews on iTunes, which means we are the top-rated travel podcast (and which means I’m giving out $100)!

Now, we’re gunning to catch Tim Ferris’s new podcast and I have a surprise in store if we do. Help out and leave a review on iTunes:

    1. Click this link: Leave a review on iTunes
    2. Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture.
    3. Leave an honest review.
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My Life as a U.S. Diplomat with Nick Hersh

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You may remember us mentioning our friend the U.S. Diplomat who managed to wrangle our laptop back from India’s customs officials in our latest Travel Mishaps episode.

That U.S. Diplomat is our good friend Nick Hersh, whom I have known for over 20 years from back when all we cared about was learning how to talk to girls and getting our merit badges.

Who knew he’d turn out to become the most traveled of my friends and a U.S. Diplomat? And so useful to boot?!

Today Nick joins us to talk about his experiences joining the Foreign Service and traveling the world as a U.S. Diplomat. He discusses some of the red tape involved in becoming a Diplomat, the different fields that lend themselves to the job, what types of benefits and vacation time one can expect as a Diplomat, and (our favorite) some of his greatest travel experiences & mishaps.

If you have any questions for Nick please feel free to leave them in the comments and we’ll pass them along!

Nick is joining me this week because you guys have e-mailed me to ask about other jobs that take you internationally but that aren’t really nomadic. If YOU have someone you think I should interview or a path you’d like us to pursue please e-mail Trav@ExtraPackofPeanuts.com and I’ll do my best!

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In This Episode:

  • All the things that US diplomats do on a day to day basis.
  • The red tape to getting into the foreign service.
  • How your country of work gets decided.
  • Paid language training.
  • Why get stuck with the “low level” work can actually be super awesome.
  • Making a difference as a US Diplomat
  • What is and isn’t covered by the US Government while you’re abroad.
  • Great travel mishaps from Greece, Costa Rica, and Singapore.

and much more!

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Help Us Catch Tim Ferriss on iTunes!

We just hit our original goal of 100 reviews on iTunes, which means we are the top rated travel podcast (and which means I’m giving out $100)!

Now, we’re gunning to catch Tim Ferris’s new podcast and I have a surprise in store if we do. Help out and leave a review on iTunes:

    1. Click this link: Leave a review on iTunes
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Learning to Navigate With Your Own Compass With Byron Go

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Learn to navigate with your own compass.

Take the time to really learn yourself and figure out WHY you like to do things, and what those things are.

Then take action.

Byron achieves his location independence by living out of his van. He believes that each of us has the potential to be everything we want to be. If only we knew what that was.

Today we chat about the practicalities of living out of a van, Burning Man, and giving yourself the space to figure things out.

Byron leaves us with fantastic advice and resources and presents a case that will have you checking your own compass more frequently!

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In This Episode:

  • Why you’ve just gotta try it.
  • How living out a van really frees up your finances.
  • Where to find communities and advice.
  • The legality of sleeping in your car.
  • What is Burning Man?
  • How Burning Man works as a personal catalyst.
  • Giving yourself the space to travel.
  • Vulnerability

and much more!

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Help Us Catch Tim Ferriss on iTunes!

We just hit our original goal of 100 reviews on iTunes, which means we are the top-rated travel podcast (and which means I’m giving out $100)!

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    1. Click this link: Leave a review on iTunes
    2. Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture.
    3. Leave an honest review.
    4. You’re awesome!

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