Another few weeks have slipped by in Paju, South Korea. Mostly it’s life as usual in the unusual world of Gyeonggi English Village. This week the ROK Military joins us for a break in their busy routine and a big dip in the pools of the English language.
The winter freeze is slowly melting away no thanks to an unexpected snow shower earlier this week. Nevertheless, Spring is still on the horizon. As many of us are finding our way out of winter hibernation, it seems like an appropriate time to share some money saving travel tips.
Let’s begin with the basics for any good journey – an affordable flight. Finding the cheapest rate and best flight schedule is paramount for me in creating my trip itinerary. Tenacity is often your best friend when looking for the most suitable rate and flight. But here are a few shortcuts I’ve discovered to save you some time and money.
Flight Search Engines
Not all search engines are created equal. In the mission to find the best flight, I find it never hurts to peruse the gamut. There are, however, a few search engines that are my go-to sites in the adventures of flight finding. Let’s begin.
Kayak. Kayak is a reliable search engine and a great starting point for a flight inquiry. They offer a wide array of airlines with a good selection of budget-friendly flights. You can choose a three-day date flexibility in their searching parameters allowing you to see rates and times on a variety of days. This is a great way to find the best prices as they can vary daily.
Which Budget. I learned of this search engine while living in Europe. If you are on the hunt for the lowest price ticket, you should definitely check this out. On Which Budget you can glimpse prices for a wide range of dates and easily investigate the cheapest flights over a period of time. They include a broad spectrum of budget airlines making it a good source for finding the best priced flights. (Note: For some reason, I have had less success using this search engine in Asia.)
Insanely Cheap Flights. I think the name says it all. I used this search engine to purchase my flight from the US to South Korea. On several occasions I have found them to offer the cheapest flight I could find. My flight to Korea was purchased and redeemed with no problems. I easily bought the ticket, was able to speak to a real customer service person when I had a question, and arrived in South Korea at a price I could afford.
More Good Ideas
Cheap Flights from Europe. If you are in Europe looking to purchase a flight for the next leg of your journey, you must check out Condor Airline’s listing of their Longhaul Flights. Condor is a German-based airline with a regular listing of discounted flights leaving from Frankfurt International to all over the world. Cancun, Chiang Mai, San Jose, Lima… just to name a few. No matter where you are in Europe, you can easily catch a cheap flight to Frankfurt and then save big bucks on your long distance flight. I purchased my ticket from Europe to the States from Condor. I saved some money and was happy with the flight and service.
Travelzoo. Have you subscribed to Travelzoo? If you haven’t you should! They provide regular emails with travel deals for destinations all over the world and their offers often include flight sales. I bought my first ticket from US to Europe through a flight deal I discovered through Travelzoo. Worth checking out!
No matter where your next adventure may take you, some persistence and these resources will help you save some money and find that flight that best meets your needs. Happy travels… wherever you are going!
Do you have any great flight finding tips to share? It’s always good to hear from you!
Featured image a Spring snow shower at Gyeonggi English Village.
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