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Category: frugal travel

menu at aguas calientes market
Countries, Food, frugal travel, Peru, South America

Where to find cheap food in Aguas Calientes [#FoodFriday]

Not everything is expensive in Aguas Calientes. Really. Continue reading Where to find cheap food in Aguas Calientes [#FoodFriday]

Liau Yun QingAugust 2, 2013August 2, 2013Leave a comment
futuristic Dubai
Countries, Dubai, frugal travel, Middle East, RTW

Cost of travel in Dubai

Dubai was CRAZY expensive and I didn’t even do much. Continue reading Cost of travel in Dubai

Liau Yun QingJune 25, 2013July 23, 2013Leave a comment
Istanbul Shores
Countries, Europe, frugal travel, Museum, Turkey

Condensing 72 hours of Istanbul museum visiting into 24 hours [YQrtw Day 49 May 26]

What to do when you only have 24 hours in Istanbul? Continue reading Condensing 72 hours of Istanbul museum visiting into 24 hours [YQrtw Day 49 May 26]

Liau Yun QingMay 27, 2013May 27, 20139 Comments
old timey receipt
Countries, frugal travel, RTW

YQrtw: Round-the-world pre-trip expenses

Here’s a breakdown of my pre-trip expenses for my RTW. Continue reading YQrtw: Round-the-world pre-trip expenses

Liau Yun QingMarch 24, 2013March 25, 20134 Comments
changi staff canteen
Countries, Food, frugal travel, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Travel Local

Cheap eats: Changi Airport Staff Canteen (Terminal 1)

Usually, food at airport is expensive. However, among all the airports that I have been, Singapore’s Changi Airport has the relatively cheapest food. Continue reading Cheap eats: Changi Airport Staff Canteen (Terminal 1)

Liau Yun QingMarch 8, 2013December 27, 20134 Comments
Genting First World Hotel
Countries, frugal travel, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Tips, Travel Local, Travel planning

Tips to maximize your trip to Genting

Less ringgit for more fun at Genting Highland. (No tips on gambling. Not sorry about that.) Continue reading Tips to maximize your trip to Genting

Liau Yun QingFebruary 17, 2013February 16, 20131 Comment
airasia booking
flight, frugal travel, Tips

How to beat AirAsia’s b***s**t extra charges

Other titles considered: “Tips for first time AirAsia bookers” or “How I saved S$80 by not clicking blindly when booking with AirAsia”. Continue reading How to beat AirAsia’s b***s**t extra charges

Liau Yun QingJanuary 13, 2013March 13, 201440 Comments
McDonald Sausage McMuffin $2.50
Countries, Food, frugal travel, Singapore, Southeast Asia

#FoodFri Cheap breakfast at McDonald’s Singapore

Is it possible to have breakfast for less than S$3 in Singapore? Yes, today’s recommendation is the S$2.50 breakfast meal from McDonald’s. Continue reading #FoodFri Cheap breakfast at McDonald’s Singapore

Liau Yun QingDecember 7, 2012December 12, 2012Leave a comment
Asia, Blogging, Countries, Europe, France, frugal travel, Japan, USA

Hidden treasures on the road: Second hand bookstores

Second hand bookstores are treasure troves of cheap pre-loved reading materials. Continue reading Hidden treasures on the road: Second hand bookstores

Liau Yun QingNovember 13, 2012July 16, 20133 Comments
airasia free seats
flight, frugal travel, How to

How to book AirAsia Free Seats

Five steps and three tips for booking during AirAsia’s Free Seats sale. Continue reading How to book AirAsia Free Seats

Liau Yun QingOctober 27, 2012December 17, 20134 Comments

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Traveller. Writer. Glutton.
Hello, I'm Yun Qing, your guide at YQtravelling.com. I finished my 4.5-month round the world trip in August 2013. I share stories from the road and travel tips to help you travel more.
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