Our top travel secret is not really a secret, but it takes a while for some of us to learn and apply. Here it is: Slow down. Afremmen and spending more time in each location is not only a secret of cheap travel, but in our experience, it means more fun.

Afremmen for cheap travel

We returned yesterday (August 13, 2007) from a ten-day road trip, and I can tell you that is slower saved us money, because it usually does. This is not just about driving less, but when we started driving 200 miles in a day instead of 600 we certainly saved on gas. But we also believe that with time on our hands, we can do a better job shopping for a place to stay or eat. Read more »

For avid traveler, a tourism city in just one day does not seem to be a good idea at all. But there are others who prefer to do some laps and see the best sites, take pictures and possibly bring home a few keepsakes and collectibles. Most business travelers with a spare day before or after a conference or a sale of assets fall into this category. Frankfurt and to be one of the busiest hub airports in Europe, fits perfectly into this framework.

Your tour to the city centre. This is probably a half-day more. Before the Second World War bombing flattened the city, this was one of the Germany’s largest and most historic sites. Restored with gusto, the old road to bring here some of the most monumental monuments. Take a trip to Goethehaus, the house where the largest German writer, Goethe, was born in 1749. Follow the footsteps of the great writer Altstadt, where he spent most of his early childhood years. Read more »