Trick to Avoid Bag Fees, Cheap Tickets, and More!

Having just returned from 10 days in the United Kingdom and Amsterdam, I didn’t write a lot of posts this week. In case you missed any, here’s a recap of this week’s posts.

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Travel Deals

$6 Train Tickets. The Big Spring Seat Sale, train tickets from $6 one-way.

£100 Airbnb Discount. Rent a private island or tree house and save £100.

Travel Tips & Other

The Secret Trick to Avoid Bag Fees. This one simple trick will save you from paying carry-on bag fees.

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