I've wanted to go to Tokyo all my life, and have a few weeks off soon. I've been looking for flights and the cheapest I can find are $1450 all in... but I suspect if I the trip was broken up a bit by not flying there directly, it'd be a lot cheaper. Are there any resources you know of to help with this/have you done this before/do you know a good route that would shave off the $$$? Time isn't overly important as I have three weeks between jobs for exploring. But I don't want to be paying this off till next year. Help!
posted by abbagoochie
on May 22, 2013 -
5 answers
What forums do you know of that discuss good gear at budget prices? I'm aware of
Budget Light Forum for flashlight aficionados and Poor Man's Watch Forum for watch junkies. What else is there? [more inside]
posted by lekvar
on Jan 3, 2013 -
5 answers
Salads are expensive eat-out fare here. What set-up can I use in my dorm room to make cheap, tasty salads? Restrictions: only microwave, limited fridge space. (Is it even possible?)
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posted by undue influence
on Sep 9, 2012 -
17 answers
Help me stretch my budget with new 'old' recipes?
Looking for 'heritage' meals that might be technically challenging or time-costly, but use cheap ingredients.
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posted by Catch
on Jul 15, 2012 -
22 answers
I'm looking for a cheap, relaxing place to do very little (maybe sightsee a bit, eat, nap, take photos, etc), in northern Italy or Sicily, for a week in August (say, the 8th to the 15th). Total expenditure under €500 for the week would be awesome. Details within...
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posted by mdonley
on Jun 25, 2012 -
2 answers
Starting a new job and I am being given a smartphone. Or, actually, $100-$150 to buy a smartphone. My plan will be unlimited on Sprint. What phones do you recommend?
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posted by azpenguin
on May 13, 2012 -
17 answers
For the next month or two, I need to tighten up my already very small budget. I'd like ideas for easy-to-cook meals that I can make very cheaply. Complications: chronic illness, restricted diet, and an ineffective air conditioner.
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posted by WasabiFlux
on Aug 31, 2011 -
18 answers
Help me figure out the best way to see Europe on a budget during my seven months there. Special snowflake details inside.
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posted by Tamanna
on Aug 23, 2011 -
16 answers
Hair Filter: Help a grad student living frugally to make her curly hair fabulous. Moral support for going curly would also be appreciated!
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posted by sunnychef88
on May 26, 2011 -
41 answers
I'm studying abroad in London for six months, starting this Wednesday, as in three or four days from now. I need advice on how to live cheaply in London and still enjoy myself. Rent and two meals a day are covered, but I need advice on everything outside of that (Very long, sorry!)
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posted by MadamM
on Jan 1, 2011 -
42 answers
Buying a ticket to Bangkok—is there a
dependable online ticket-searching service that is all about getting the truly cheapest fare? Skinflint-In-Coach.com?
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posted by blueberry
on Nov 27, 2009 -
20 answers
Small wedding in Yosemite: know of an amazing photographer with a package under $3K? Caterers too?
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posted by scazza
on Aug 18, 2009 -
4 answers
Just moved my boyfriend into a new apartment, and he will be unable to afford cable tv for quite awhile. As admitted boob toob junkies, we are quickly running out of things to do when we just feel like being around the house. Suggestions of fun and relatively budget friendly (under $30 to accomplish, preferably with a re-usability factor) activities to do at home, without the magical box.
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posted by Gonestarfishing
on Jul 24, 2009 -
41 answers
TravelFilter: What are the cheapest (but best) travel destinations in the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia (specifically, Southeast Asia)?
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posted by the NATURAL
on Jul 8, 2009 -
14 answers
I need to eat cheaply. Can I do so while extending my cooking ability in a specific direction? What cuisines, categories, or focuses can my home cooking pinpoint while living on a budget?
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posted by Picklegnome
on May 21, 2009 -
22 answers
I'm going to Lyon this weekend and will be free from late Saturday evening to about noon on Sunday. I'm into food and photography but am on a super-tight budget, so I'm looking for both some cheap, tasty delights and some particularly pretty little corners of the city. I'm staying in Vieux Lyon, going to a concert in Villeurbanne, and can speak French.
posted by mdonley
on Mar 19, 2009 -
4 answers
How should I use my copious amounts of free time while being poor in a country where nobody understands me?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 26, 2008 -
34 answers
Where are the best dollar stores (widest selection/ best housewares/ best toys-that-don't-fall-apart-when-touched/ weirdest other stuff) either in the Washington metro area or on-line?
posted by mistsandrain
on Aug 17, 2008 -
4 answers
Stressed out. Haven't been on vacation for over a year. Need to get outta this town. Where can I bask in the sun on a budget without getting trapped on a resort?
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posted by kmtiszen
on Apr 3, 2008 -
4 answers
Are there any Chicago-area wedding/reception venues that don’t require you to use their caterer?
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posted by Meg_Murry
on Feb 24, 2008 -
9 answers
Help me figure out a budget and an example itinerary for a February trip to Spain or Greece!
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posted by sdis
on Jan 14, 2008 -
6 answers
I need recommendations for a very cheap (<$5/750mL) but hearty, flavorful, and tasty red wine. This will be used as a braising liquid and then reduced to make a sauce for beef short ribs.
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posted by rorycberger
on May 9, 2006 -
27 answers
I'd love to add more fish to my diet. But I can't afford salmon or tuna steaks or swordfish or any of that yuppie crap.
I happen to live near a decent fish market. They sell all kinds of cheaper fish: spots and chubbs and mackerels and whatnot. Tell me about
those. How do I pick 'em? How do I cook 'em? Which ones are the tastiest? Which are the best bargain?
posted by nebulawindphone
on Jan 16, 2006 -
26 answers
Where is a good *cheap* place to stay in Brighton, UK? Hostels, B+Bs, guestohouses, campsites and budget hotels?
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posted by jwhittlestone
on Nov 16, 2005 -
5 answers
My girlfriend and I are looking to go on vacation to somewhere
cheap with nice beaches (preferably white sand/clear water) in early October. We live in New York City. Any suggestions?
posted by Edible Energy
on Aug 23, 2005 -
23 answers
I'm thinking of going to Seattle for a weekend conference in late April, but if I do I'll be on an extreme budget. I've found the hostels through the web. Any other tips on how to make it as cheap as possible?
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on Mar 24, 2004 -
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