Insider Travel Tips

Staying in Hong Kong for a week or even longer but find hotel rates ridiculously expensive? Could not find cheaper alternative to high priced hotels in Hong Kong even after scouring the internet for deals?

Search no more, my friend. Hong Kong rooms for rent through our contacts in Hong Kong will make your stay in Asia’s shopping paradise easier on the pocket.

If you are not picky and need only a room or bed to rest your tired body after going around Hong Kong for sightseeing, shopping or tasting authentic Chinese foods, then Hong Kong rooms for rent is worth looking at.

Be warned, though, that not everyone would find this rooms to their liking. For one, the rooms are small compared to the hotel rooms in Hong Kong. Breakfast is not included in the deal, as well. And the maximum people that a room can accomodate are two people only to have enough area to get around in.

But who needs a big room when you’re in Hong Kong for pleasure, right? You’ll be spending more time on the road than in your hotel if you wanted to enjoy what the city has to offer.

That urge to travel tickles all of us. Unfortunately, when you have the most time is often when you have the least money. With gas prices so high, it has become really expensive to have any kind of a road trip, but here are a few ways to save money.

Bring Your Own Stuff

You have a whole car to pack – may as well put it to good use! Although it’s pretty obvious to bring your own food and drink, thinking outside the box can save even more money. Keep your bottles – especially ones that are not clear, cap and all. That way you can refill on water at a fountain, or sneak in alcohol to places where it would otherwise cost an arm and leg.
Granola is also a good idea to have in ample quantity, since it is compact, filling, and good for you. Not to mention it tastes fantastic. Try to refrain from eating white bread or other foods that will only make you hungry faster, and drinking lots of water will help keep hunger at bay.

Don’t Bother With Hotels

Sleeping in the car can get uncomfortable, so bring a cot and a tent. If you can’t afford a tent, a good sized tarp, some rope, and a few sticks makes a great shelter. In extreme situations and chilly nights, I know a few people who have even slept underneath their car.

There are also plenty of campgrounds all across the country, and while some charge, it is often far less expensive than a hotel would be. Plus they often have showers, toilets, and cabins, not to mention a fantastic view.
The most obvious way is to stay with friends and family – but even if you don’t know someone who lives along the way, your friends or family might have friends who do. Be sure to bring brownies or other treats to make the stay that much sweeter for them.

Make Money On Your Trip

If you play a musical instrument, make a stop in the downtown of any major city and play for a few hours. Sometimes it works better if you put up a sign announcing why you are there – people tend to give more if they know you are not just some random local bum.

Be creative, dress strange, or make an instrument if you don’t have anything on hand. Probably the most fantastic street performer I have seen was drumming on miscellaneous things found in a kitchen. Even if all you have is a great voice, just pick a spot and sing.

Another way to make money on the road is modeling for art classes. Contact the colleges along the way before you go to ask how much they compensate, and whether you have to be in the nude. Don’t worry about it – they don’t know you!

Drive Fuel-Efficiently

Tune up before you go, including an oil change and air filter, even if it seems like you don’t need it yet. Drive at a steady pace, and refrain from accelerating rapidly. Try to keep your car below 2,500 RPM as much as possible, and 55 is the most fuel efficient speed for most cars. It is also more fuel efficient to leave the windows down at low speeds to cool down the car, then at high speeds keep the windows up and use the air conditioner.

Travel agents are not often the best places to go when trying to save money on flights. However, with the right travel agent, you can save a bundle on your flight, hotel, meals, and car rentals. Finding the travel agent that will save you more money than you could save yourself through hard work and lost of price comparisons is difficult. But when you don’t have the time to search for the deals or you just don’t know where to look, the right travel agent will find you discounts and flights much cheaper than if you were to simply go online and book without comparison shopping.

The right travel agent that will save you the most money will have a few distinct traits. First, the travel agent will ask you tons of questions about your plans, travel itinerary, preferences, and flexibility. The travel agent that asks these questions will have a better chance of finding you deals that you can work with.

Another thing to look for in a travel agent is what vendors and how many vendors the travel agent works with. If you find a travel agent that wants to consistently go through one or two vendors, you probably won’t get the best rates. You want a travel agent that will shop around and find you the best deal possible for your vacation and flights.

Ask your own questions when dealing with a travel agent. If you are flexible in your timing or the days of your travel, make sure you let the agent know this information. It could result in a much better deal. Ask the agent what vendors they use, and what they will do to find you the best deal you could possibly get. Ask the vendor if you could get a better deal on your own. All of these questions will help the travel agent find you the cheapest rates possible, as well as let them know that you mean business.

Another thing to do when looking for a travel agent is to check a few prices before you contact the travel agency. By checking a few discount prices before calling, you will be able to know if you are being ripped off, or if you are really getting a good deal. Also, if you can quote a few prices to the agent and ask if they can get you a better deal than what you found, you will be more likely to get the best deal that the travel agent can get you.

Another way to save money with travel agents is by asking about tourist groups. Many travel agents have access to various tourist agencies or groups. Getting in on these groups is often much cheaper than traveling by yourself or with your family alone. This is because the groups get discounted air fare, discounted hotel rooms, and discounted meals. You also save on transportation costs once you get there because the group will typically rent a bus to transport the group from place to place.