{"id":19902,"date":"2017-11-07T09:38:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-07T07:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=19902"},"modified":"2017-11-09T09:56:24","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T07:56:24","slug":"7-ways-to-travel-smarter-and-cheaper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/7-ways-to-travel-smarter-and-cheaper\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Travel Smarter and Cheaper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you travel on a regular basis or if you\u2019re a novice, these travel tips could help make venturing to a new country less complicated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Here are some tips for those new to travelling overseas.<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Book With The Same Airline<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.qatarairways.com\/images\/Internet\/qr_commercial\/ecommerce\/relaunch-2011\/Homepage\/misc\/screen\/manage-booking-570x241.jpg\" width=\"367\" height=\"155\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Or at least try to book with an affiliate airline. There are two reasons for this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It reduces the likelihood of you paying large amounts when you miss connecting flights.<\/li>\n<li>and it reduces the chance of your luggage being lost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Peak Seasons? Book Accommodation Early<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.penguino.co.za\/images\/slideshow\/003.jpg\" width=\"379\" height=\"263\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you plan to travel during peak seasons ensure you book your accommodation early.<\/p>\n<p>This goes to say&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/1064\/Flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20069 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Buy-Your-Own-Pedometer-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Buy-Your-Own-Pedometer-1.png 600w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Buy-Your-Own-Pedometer-1-300x50.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>3. Avoid Travelling During Peak Seasons<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/images.gmanews.tv\/v3\/webpics\/v3\/2014\/12\/640_2014_12_24_14_06_14.jpg\" width=\"351\" height=\"234\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you do plan to travel try and avoid doing so during the peak season. There are various reasons for this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You might end up forking out thousands for accommodation and airfare<\/li>\n<li>All famous landmarks are filled with tourists<\/li>\n<li>Tourist attractions cost a fortune<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. The Massive Foreign Airports<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.airport-business.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/eye-airports.jpg\" width=\"337\" height=\"167\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Airports are massive and when you&#8217;re in a foreign\u00a0country chances are you&#8217;re going to get very lost finding the right terminal. For the best preparation, acquaint yourself with the foreign terms to ask for directions and the likely responses to match.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/1064\/Flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20069 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Buy-Your-Own-Pedometer-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Buy-Your-Own-Pedometer-1.png 600w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Buy-Your-Own-Pedometer-1-300x50.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>5. Travellers Cheques and Overseas Credit Cards Are Schleps<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2013\/05\/26\/article-2331343-0015768400000258-734_634x423.jpg\" width=\"346\" height=\"231\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Gone are the days\u00a0of worrying about these complicated matters. Check with your financial institution\u00a0and find out about overseas banking and travel options. Your life will be easier.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Medication<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pomerenehospital.org\/medication-safety.jpg\" width=\"343\" height=\"193\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This probably shouldn&#8217;t be so low on the list but remember your health is important. Make sure you have backup prescriptions from your GP and medical notes to explain why you need them.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Prescription Glasses<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTzf1izec3ty6k5-7wv72Cn1QVk9rjmM5VkMRVnP84U1HB0W6hxJw\" width=\"322\" height=\"214\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss out on the beautiful views, ensure you carry a backup pair of prescription glasses.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/1064\/Flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20069 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Buy-Your-Own-Pedometer-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Buy-Your-Own-Pedometer-1.png 600w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Buy-Your-Own-Pedometer-1-300x50.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you travel on a regular basis or if you\u2019re a novice, these travel tips could help make venturing to a new country less complicated. Here are some tips for those new to travelling overseas. 1. Book With The Same Airline Or at least try to book with an affiliate airline. 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