by The Frugal Tourist Team | Dec 30, 2025 | Asia, Europe, Istanbul, Itinerary, Turkey
Escape Istanbul’s chaos! Discover the best day trips for young travelers: car-free islands, Ottoman capitals (Edirne, Bursa), Black Sea beaches, and ancient Nicaea. Affordable, easy, and unforgettable adventures across Turkey.
by The Frugal Tourist | Dec 28, 2025 | Asia, Itinerary, Philippines, Walking Tour
Explore Binondo, the world’s oldest Chinatown, with this free foodie walking tour guide! Discover the best authentic Chinese-Filipino eats, street food, and hidden culinary gems in Manila.
by The Frugal Tourist | Oct 21, 2025 | Asia, Itinerary, Japan
Discover the best day trips from Tokyo with this ultimate guide to Hakone, Kamakura, and Nikko. Find specific train tips, walking tour itineraries, and essential packing advice for budget travelers.
by The Frugal Tourist | Oct 13, 2025 | Asia, Japan, Kyoto, Osaka
Explore the ultimate day trip from Kyoto or Osaka to Nara and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Our guide includes two itinerary options, essential travel tips, and a comprehensive guide to deer etiquette for a truly unforgettable Japanese adventure.
by The Frugal Tourist Team | Oct 21, 2024 | Asia, Hotels, Hyatt, MILES & POINTS, Taipei, Taiwan
Discover how to book luxurious Taipei hotels like the Grand Hyatt and Kimpton Da’an for free using credit card points and free night certificates that are earned from hotel credit cards. Enjoy cost-effective travel and unforgettable experiences using your credit card rewards. In this blog post, I’ll share my strategies on how I booked 6 nights in Taipei for $0 – thanks to credit card points and rewards!
by The Frugal Tourist Team | Oct 17, 2024 | Asia, Food Tour, Taipei, Taiwan, Walking Tour
Discover Raohe Street Night Market, a frugal traveler’s dream with cheap, delicious eats and cultural gems like Michelin-rated buns and Ciyou Temple in Taipei! In this blog post, I will share an itinerary that hits most of the stalls featured by Michelin. It also has a downloadable and shareable map. Enjoy!