Cruises are more expensive than ever. But a deal isn't impossible — if you have restraint

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A man taking picture of the Carnival Firenze cruise ship.
Carnival's latest 5,245-guest Firenze is great for budget cruises, so long as you're okay with the mediocre food and abundance of potential upcharges.

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I spent 3 nights in Asia's least visited country. It also turned out to be the most expensive.

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Woman taking a selfie on the beach and the view of Dili, the capital of Timor Leste
The author spent four days exploring Dili, the capital of Timor Leste.

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I sailed on a Carnival cruise for the first time and saw why they're so popular for budget vacations

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A man taking picture of the Carnival Firenze cruise ship.
Carnival's latest 5,245-guest Firenze is great for budget cruises, so long as you're okay with the mediocre food and abundance of potential upcharges.

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I booked the cheapest accommodation on an overnight train in Europe. I'll never do it again.

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Insider's reporter got no sleep in a couchette on an overnight train through Europe.
Business Insider's reporter took an overnight train through Europe.

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How to save money on summer vacations, according to a travel expert who has been to 90 countries

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A plane parked on a tarmac as the sun rises over the NYC skyline behind it
Travel host Samantha Brown shared her top tips for saving money on summer travel.

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I tried to spend as little as possible on Carnival's newest cruise ship. I recommend shelling out for better food and more fun.

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A man taking picture of the Carnival Firenze cruise ship.
I snubbed all upcharges on the new Carnival Firenze except for WiFi. I wouldn't recommend it.

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An ex-Wall Street banker who's visited every country shares 6 places where you can spend less and still travel in luxury

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A man walking the streets of Hanoi, Vietnam.
The US economy is booming, making summer travel more affordable than ever.

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I went on my first Carnival cruise — these are the 2 reasons I might not do it again

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person taking picture of Carnival Firenze cruise ship
I sailed on Carnival's new ship, Carnival Firenze, in May. I have two major gripes about the experience: the mediocre food and the incessant upselling.

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How the cheapest interior and balcony cabins on Carnival's new cruise ship compare — and why the pricier one is worth it

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composite of two cruise cabins on Carnival Firenze
An interior stateroom on Carnival Firenze is $160 cheaper per person than a cabin with a balcony. I recommend paying more for the private outdoor space.

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I paid $1 to see Zurich from a train that's been around for 130 years. It was unlike any railway I've taken.

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Left: A red elevated railway car, Polybahn, stopped at a station with trees in the background. Right: A view of a railway leading to a building with blue skies
The Polybahn in Zurich is a train that runs on a steep incline. It's also known as a funicular.

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