| Upgraded Airline Seats at No Cost | | Flying steadily becomes less and less enjoyable. Legroom is at a premium for those who don't pay extra fees. These days, formerly free services also require payments. Some travelers simply upgrade their seats, but for budget travelers, that's not always feasible. But what if you could get that upgrade at no additional cost? |  | Mark Kahler
Budget Travel Expert |
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| How to Better Your Chances for a Free Upgrade | | Don't count on making it to first class or business class on every attempt. But once in a while, certain strategies and behaviors can increase your chances of scoring an upgraded seat assignment. | | |
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| Signs You Might Be a Budget Traveler | | It's one thing to find a great airfare or room rate, but budget travel requires more than shopping for low prices. There are ways of thinking that consistently lead you to affordable prices -- consider a few of them. | | |
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| Choosing the Right Footwear for your Solo Trip | Sore feet ruin many an otherwise well-planned budget trip. A cheap pair of shoes can minimize the investments you make in travel. Learn the factors that lead to good footwear choices. | | |
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| How to Keep Your Possessions Safe in a Hostel | Among backpackers, stealing from fellow travelers is widely considered uncool. Unfortunately, there is a small group of hostel dwellers who do not respect that code. Take a few steps to assure the safety of your belongings. | | |
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| Top New Orleans Hotels | Planning a trip to the Crescent City? If so, you'll want to stay close to the best attractions. Here are 10 three- and four-star hotels for your value-minded consideration. | | |
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