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#10 secrets to ultra-cheap travel

Walking is the best way to save money and take in a new destination. (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Seasoned budget travelers aren't "cheap" in the traditional sense of the word -- they're just good at stretching every dollar. Here are 10 secrets every budget traveler should know about seeing the world on the cheap without skimping where it really counts.

Walk everywhere

Pack a good pair of shoes, because walking is the best way to save money and take in a new destination. Learning and using your destination's public transit system is another budget game-changer. Consider paying a bit more for centrally located accommodations, as these can turn out to be less expensive than a cheaper room farther afield that necessitates cab rides or train tickets.

The point is: Don't overpay someone to chauffeur you around town when a little self-powered locomotion will enrich both your experience and your budget.

Consider alternate airports

Where you fly is almost as important as when you fly. Many major cities in the U.S. and abroad are served by alternate airports that are often home to low-cost airlines. If your final destination is somewhere outside of a major city, consider flying to an outlying airport that might even bring you closer to your destination.

Sometimes the best alternate airport is the one you depart from. I live near Boston and regularly search for departures from Manchester, N.H. whenever I'm benchmarking prices to my destination. Often I find better prices from Manchester.

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