Comments on: What We Learned About Traveling in 2012: Tips from writers around the Web

By: Pete R.

Pete R. — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 03:10:44 +0000

Nice list. Very useful tips.

Our users at Bucketlistly.com will find this very useful for their 2013 Bucket List. 🙂

Thanks for compiling these tips!

By: Elizabeth Reid

Elizabeth Reid — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:34:00 +0000

I found Athens in 2012 the best – cheap as, full of European charm, chaotic, exciting, energetic, night life better than anywhere and so talked down by the media you have the Acropolis to yourself – amazing

By: Chris Carter

Chris Carter — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:48:39 +0000

My best tip would be to take into account the total cost of a journey when planning. Air fares are often so low that the cost of getting to and from the airport can be more than the cost of a more expensive but less inconvenient flight. Also, try to book train tickets well in advance and don’t assume that it is necessarily cheaper, more convenient or even quicker to take the car to the airport.

By: Pete Meyers

Pete Meyers — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:13:39 +0000

@ Natalie — good luck with your planning! Set up some fare alerts for your “dream” destination…you never know when a surprisingly good deal might pop up.

@ Steve — can’t agree more. Took me years to personally start managing miles effectively but what a difference it makes.

By: Steve Solosky from The Traveling Professor

Steve Solosky from The Traveling Professor — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:19:44 +0000

My best advice is to join an airline loyalty program, especially if flying internationally. You will get a multiple on flight miles, preferred boarding, and preferred seating and some other freebies.

By: Natalie T

Natalie T — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:52:40 +0000

“I need to be more familiar with ‘Valencia’ the city than the filter.” Hilarious. I hope to save enough funds to really go far. So maybe not as much travel in 2013 but saving for 2014 to live abroad or go on a big trip! I’m making travel a priority as the blog folks like to say.