A Travel Writer Remembers Arthur Frommer
The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name.
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Arthur Frommer, 95, Dies; His Guidebooks Opened Travel to the Masses
After publishing “Europe on 5 Dollars a Day” in 1957, he went on to build an empire of guidebooks, package tours, hotels and other services.
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What Is ‘Skiplagging?’ Meet the Man Unearthing Cheap Travel Hacks.
Aktarer Zaman is the founder of a controversial website that unearths airfare hacks, most notably skipping the last leg of a flight for a cheaper price.
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A Cheapskate in New York City: How to Visit on a Budget
Pop-up art, cheap theater tickets, Chinese food and a well-situated, if noisy, hotel: How to see Manhattan (and a bit of Brooklyn) on a budget.