Welcome to A View To A Thrill, where your strong desire to travel is merged with the reality of limited funds. Our goal is to help you to sample the world at a fraction of the price!
A View To A Thrill takes a no-nonsense approach to traveling on the cheap. Here you will find ideas, tips and advice on how to maximize your travel dollar. So, take heart! There is no reason why you can't travel anywhere you desire and we'll show you the smart way to do it.
Sailing the high seas on a…..freighter?? Have you ever looked at a freight ship and wondered at what faraway port ...
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Eight sure-fire ways to stretch your housing dollars now! With the US dollar growing seemingly weaker by the day, it's important to figure ...
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A step by step primer on how to bid on Priceline Priceline is tricky, but it can be a very rewarding experience for those who ...
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My Vancouver Trip Report OUR DEPARTURE: Our flight to Vancouver was scheduled to depart Atlanta at 8 am on ...
More information...The Newbie’s guide to applying for a U.S. passport
Now that you’ve decided to take the plunge to do a little traveling across the border, you should know that there have been several changes regarding the issuance of U.S. Passports in recent months which will affect your travel plans. All U.S. citizens are now required to have a Passport card in order to cross the...
Pictures of New York City, NY
New York City is bigger than life itself. When I think of Manhattan, I envision constant movement, not one of confusion (though it may seem that way at first) but one of dogged and deliberate certainty. New Yorkers are a focused lot; each stride has a sense of purpose, of self-assuredness. Its...
The budget traveler’s guide to the luxe life
Photo Credit: Mysavings.com There has been a phenomenal development in the online discount couponing business in the past year or so. Borrowing from the wholesale merchandising concept of big box retailers like Sam’s or Costco membership clubs, online retailers have embraced the idea of selling items to the masses via a clearinghouse at a phenomenal...
Martinis and Manicures
This is the second in a series of infrequent articles that feature spa deals for the budget traveler. While doing my research for my NYC trip, I decided that it would be cool to do something fun and different like getting my eyebrows threaded at City Brows. Never too satisfied with only one quirky experience,...
The newbie’s no-fuss guide to maneuvering your way through the airport
Photo credit: www.visitingdc.com Since the tragedy of 9/11, there have been numerous safeguards put into place by the US government. Some would argue, many of them are unnecessary and only serve to create longer lines than greater security. Whatever your position on the matter, suffice it to say that these rules are here to stay and...
Big City pampering on a Small Town budget
This is the first in a series of infrequent articles that feature spa deals for the budget traveler. Last week, I was fortunate enough to be in New York City for a travel blogging convention (Go #TBEX!). I’m not the girliest of girls, but I decided a little pampering couldn’t hurt. I...
About Me
I love to write and I love to travel, so I figured it would be a genius move to combine the two. My motto is that anyone can pay full price, but why should you? My goal is to help you to see the world without owing your first born to do it. I hope that you learn a few tips to get you on your way.
Yours in (Budget!) travel,
Renee King
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