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The Bomba del Tiempo

I’m going to Buenos Aires with my friend Argentina Pau and Oscar. We share a room for three. While the two of them leave to see Madonna’s concert, I join another Spanish friend, Raquel. This is an opportunity to get acquainted with the sprawling bus system, but so well organized the capital.

We go to La Bomba del Tiempo, a percussion concert with conductor. Like every week, there is a special guest. This time, she is an opera singer. The atmosphere is huge in the yard, a huge pogo is formed and the musicians slant in the crowd.

Neighborhoods with different atmospheres

The following days impossible to join Sylvain who has no phone. I visit the city sometimes with Pau and Oscar sometimes with Raquel my Spanish friend. They make me discover the so Argentinian and colorful district of La Boca, where resonates the tango music, or that of Recoleta, which looks like old France with its superb cemetery that has nothing to envy to Father Lachaise. At the corner of a street, a small ska concert on a sidewalk, on a square the weekly demonstration of the mothers of the disappeared of the dictatorship. We enjoy a sunny afternoon for a few drinks on the terrace with some peanuts.

Buenos Aires at night

Finally I finally find Sylvain who lives in San Telmo. It is a beautiful neighborhood with a Spanish flair with its cobbled streets, terraces of cafes, and shops of artisants and junk shops. They introduce me to his friends, rather Americans and especially his girlfriend a French internship here. He takes me to one or two bars, visits me around the corner and we watch a tango concert on a pretty square. It is precisely the festival of tango that day.

Between his Spanish classes and his girlfriend, Sylvain does not have much time to give me. I end my week with a hip hop night with Raquel in a box in the Palermo neighborhood. Unbelievable ! It’s like being in New York. People are dressed like Ali G, crocheted cap, bandanas, sweatpants or baggy, soprtwear bras for girls and big glittering jewels. Of course it’s dancing like in a clip of Randy MC, in a circle. It’s a breakdance battle. Finally, I come back late at night. This time, I master perfectly the transport system helped by the ultimate book, the “Guia T”, which allows me to take the bus directly to my bed.

I leave Buenos Aires after a week. I leave Sylvain here. He will join me in Iguazu where are the most beautiful waterfalls of the world.

HEY, IF WE LEARNED SPANISH!

After a few days in Cordoba, Sylvain goes to Buenos Aires and I stay in Cordoba. We think it’s better to be separated to learn Spanish. Yes, it is our new goal before going further in South America. Sylvain, like me, knows three Spanish words: gracias, hola, por favor, and that’s all. In addition to the frustration of not being able to talk to people, it’s a real handicap in the everyday price-raising life. Example of dialogue on our arrival in Cordoba: “Hmmm. Hola, there is a free lito? No? A Chambra, No? Humm do you speak english a pocito? Yes? Ahh perfecto! ”

Francois solo in Cordoba

At the hostel (the Cordoba backpacker) I meet Erika, a girl from Quebec who is training here. She helps me look for a shared flat, she is also looking for one. Finally after a few weeks, we become the elders of the hostel and everyone knows us, from the housekeeper to the boss. I give up my research, I am at the hostel. After all here I speak Spanish a lot between Sylviana’s shenanigans because I drag my belongings “que quilombo aca”, Ivana who runs after me to pay the rent “francois pooor favorrrrrrrrr, me pagas”, but especially Victor who m ‘teaches the lunfardo (slang) of Cordoba’ culiado, that boludo … ‘, Nacho my art critic and then Sami and Carolina my teachers of particular French.

Meet the Argentines. The real ones

After a few days, Bastien (a friend of mine) introduces a friend of Cordoba who is celebrating his birthday. Paulina also invites me for the occasion at her birthday assado (include a barbecue party). I meet a whole little world of Argentinian nice people. Now well surrounded, I follow the evenings that start late and end much later: jazz concerts, Cuban zic, etc … I even see the Fabulosos Cadillacs in a stadium (huge stars here) and I partcipe a a funny festival called a penia where thousands of young people dance the Chacarera, a very traditional dance, very simple and festive, with a suspicion of Latin sensuallite and a small macho.

I take a night bus to join Francois who left a day before me in Iguazu. The Iguazu Falls are on the border between Argentina and Brazil. Tourists go to Iguazu to admire what many consider the most beautiful waterfalls in the world.

Francois found a hostel in Puerto Iguazu, the city on the Argentinian side. The hostel is really nice. They even have a pool. On the other hand, the music is unbelievable. They only spend the old rotten techno of the nineties. Francois took advantage of his first day here to learn how to do Caipirinha with a Brazilian met at the hostel. I am greeted with a good glass of fresh: Cachaca, lime and sugar with ice cream, delicious!

Falls on the Brazilian side

The next day, we leave to see the falls of the Brazilian side. We were told that the Argentine side was the best, so we keep it to the end. It’s a bit of a hassle to go there. The bus drops us at the border post without waiting for us and we have to wait for the next one to continue. We finally arrive at the falls. On the Brazilian side we have an incredible panoramic view. It’s hard to believe that it can be even better for the Argentinian side.

For statistics, the Iguazu falls are 275 waterfalls forming a front of about 2.5 kilometers. The highest of them reaches 90 meters in height. Suffice to say that we take full view. In the evening, we walk a little in Puerto Iguazu, the city is small and there is not much activity, only a concert of a group of the corner, in the street, a little kind Carlos has the clearance sale of Lomme.

There is a bridge to get closer to the falls

Awesome!

The falls on the Argentine side

The next day, on the Argentine side, it’s really even more impressive. A passage built on the top of the river allows us to arrive just above the biggest fall, the Garganta del Diablo. We do not even see the bottom of the waterfall so there is a stir. Other paths allow us to see the falls in all their seams and we cross lots of exotic animals. We are lucky, the weather is good, which allows us to see tens of rainbows in the waterfalls.

I leave Francois to Cordoba and go to Buenos Aires. After a bus night, I arrive in a city teeming with people. Almost half of the population of Argentina lives here. Leaving the subway, in the center, I have the impression of landing in full Paris. The main avenues are lined with Haussmann-style buildings. I really do not feel like I’m in South America. I settle in a nice hostal that had advised me Sandra, the Dutch of Singapore. I spend a few days walking around the city with a Quebecer I met at the hostel. We visit the Recoleta cemetery, the Père Lachaise of Buenos Aires where Eva Peron is buried. We leave for Tigre, a small town near Buenos Aires, from which we can sail in the marshes. With Edgard, a Brazilian met at the Cyber ​​Cafe, we visit the Boca district, headquarters of the famous football club Boca Junior, which revealed Maradona. We are also attending a tango show in the San Telmo district.

I discover that here in Buenos Aires, small change is extremely valuable. Indeed, it is possible to pay the bus only with the exact currency.
As a result, there is a real shortage of rooms in the city. To the point that some traders refuse to sell me anything if I do not give them the exact change. They almost all have a sign that says “no tenemos monedas”. Flowing a hundred pesos bill is a real fighting sport.

The other national sport in Buenos Aires, are the demonstrations. There is not a day going by without a motorcade in the street, accompanied by huge explosions of firecrackers. Apparently, nobody knows why they are demonstrating, but according to my Spanish teacher, many of them are paid by interest groups to demonstrate, nice job! The only real protesters seem to be the mothers of the dictatorship’s missing who demonstrate every week in the Plaza de Mayo to demand that those responsible be prosecuted

At the hotel, Zak, an American, advises me to his Spanish school. The classes are quite intensive: four hours a day. Fortunately, I only start at one o’clock in the afternoon. The first week, I’m going with three Americans: – Jake, from Chicago, who has just been dropped by his girlfriend Argentina, but who decided to stay here to learn Spanish and party. – Charlie, from New York, who came to live here with his girlfriend Argentina. – Trevor, from Los Angeles, who keeps on going bullshit. I sympathize with them and we spend most of our evenings together. During an evening organized by an association for foreigners living in Buenos Aires, I meet Clara,

After a few days at the hostel, I moved into a host family, also recommended by Sandra. The people I live with are very friendly and it allows me to practice my Spanish outside of class. But the problem is that there are so many things to do in Buenos Aires that I am almost never at home. Suddenly, after two weeks, I move to a student residence. It’s also good for my Spanish because I share my room with an Argentinian, a Peruvian and a Colombian and it’s cheaper than staying with a host family.

It had been a long time since I had been to see in concert. In Buenos Aires, this is not what is missing and I enjoy it. I’m going to see La Bomba del Tiempo, a percussion improvisation concert that takes place every week with different guests. There are about fifteen percussionists on stage, with two electronic musicians. The atmosphere is hot. Another night, Seabrook, a Canadian with me in class, invites us to his house. He lives in a house that also serves as a local for a Argentinian-Italian NGO that is organizing a concert at their home tonight. There are barely thirty people and the group is really good. They mix a little all genres: rock, reggae, flamenco, Italian song … excellent! Our school also organizes a lot of outings. The receptionist plays in a rock band and invites us to her concert in a bar. She has a very beautiful voice, but all the songs are in English. Finally I will also see the concert there of a school of African drumming: “buena onda” as they say in Argentina.

WE ARRIVE IN SALTA

After twenty four hours of bus we arrive in Salta. It’s really a pretty city, as we imagine in South America with baroque churches and colorful facades. It is almost expected that Sergeant Garcia will sue Zorro on the rooftops.

THE ROAD TRIP BEGINS

The day after our arrival, we rent a car with two other French, Mathieu and Xavier. Just out of Salta we are in an arid desert, only covered with huge cactus more than ten meters high. We cross the dusty and calm village of Catchi to supply us. A none plays with the children of the school on the main square.

Wild camping under the stars

A few tens of kilometers of dirt tracks further, we arrive at the edge of a lake in the middle of nature. The place would be perfect if only it was not so lined with crusts of biquettes. We are preparing a huge campfire. With whole tree trunks the fire burns all night under the stars. Warm in our down, we sleep like babies until the rain forces us to move into the car.

Mission sleeping in a cave

Second day in our Volkswagen Gol, the landscape becomes more mountainous and rocky like forms of gigantic strata of tapered stones. In the evening, the landscape becomes redder. At Cafayate we repair our tire crosse and leave in search of a cave that we have spoken. We hope to sleep in the dry, and make a fire in a prehistoric spirit that I like. We do not find the cave but an open chapel at the top of a hill.

A blasphemous Picnic

We decide to picnic in the chapel. The place is perfect for the apero, and in this sacred environment we take the opportunity even to make some blasphemous photos that do not please the boss who is watching us from the top. Divine Consequence: in the middle of the night, Sylvain plants the car in the middle of a river. We are stuck in the mud and the gearbox is blocked first. Yet we did cross dozens of small watercourse like that in the day, but in the middle of the night, it’s hard to realize that it’s much bigger than the others.

STUCK IN A WATERCOURSE IN FLOOD. RESCUE MISSION

Separation in groups assignment of missions

It is only about twenty o’clock, yet no cat goes by this way. Water begins to rise inside the car. We must act quickly. Sylvain and Xavier go to Cafayate for help. The city is precisely twenty-two kilometers away.

Mission 1 to save the car from the water

Meanwhile, Mathieu and I take things in hand to save the car from drowning. In calecon, feet in forty centinetres of water, we build a dam with stones and mud to divert the stream. Around two o’clock in the morning, the impressive work ends and the water inside the car is down. Mathieu insists that we sleep, but I have a plan that will make us heroes.

Mission 2 find help

At the same time, after ten kilometers of walking, Xavier and Sylvain reach a house and ask for help. Bizare, the inhabitants speak a strange language, incomprehensible. It’s Quechua! No need to insist. They leave, this time on a paved road and after an hour of walking, end up being hitched by a good guy. Their driver calls a depaneuse, but our rental car is not insured. The depaneuse therefore does not agree to come. The driver calls some friends …

Advance Mission 1: Francis is mistaken for Mac Gyver

There is a pile of stones a hundred meters from the car. I start to go back and forth to bring back the maximum. I hold the jack under the water with stones and activate it. Bammmhhhhh !!! The jack slips and the car falls violently. Second try, everything works. The car stands up. I put stones under the wheels. I make a stone road ahead so that the car does not get bogged down again. Finally, I get the most out of the mud on the road after the stream that becomes flat and passable. After five hours of play in the mud, this is the moment of truth. I sit at the wheel. I turn the key … Nothing! Putaiiiinnnnnn! The gearbox has completely loose. If ready for the goal. Noooonnnnnnn! This time, it only remains to wait.

Calvarerie is coming!

In the distance, small lights approaching at a brisk pace. They are Xavier and Sylvain who arrive with the cavalry, a car and a big pick-up. In all three people are there to help us. In a few minutes, the car is towed out of the watercourse. The pickup pulls our car to a garage in Cafayate. It is four-thirty in the morning. We are finally out of business after an adventure of nearly eight hours. We warmly thank our saviors and leave in search of a hotel likely to accept people covered with mud. On the way, a kind of crazy and alcoholic fool follows us, pushing incomprehensible cries, “yeugeuhhh ahhhhha bah biiii”. Surealist!

Mendoza at the foot of the Andes mountains

To go to Mendoza, we cross the Andes. The road is very winding and runs along an old railway line. We pass several villages completely abandoned, the remains of the time when the railroad was still working. We cross the border in an ice shed several thousand meters high. The landscape is wonderful. Finally it is Francois who told me, I slept all the way. We go to the foot Aconcagua, the highest peak in America at 6 962 meters.

After twelve hours by bus, we arrive in Mendoza. What marks us the most when arriving in Argentina is that people do not look South American at all. We could as well be in Spain. And then too, what are there like beautiful girls here!

We drank lots of good wine!

In the heart of the wine region

The day after our arrival, we take the bus to visit the wine cellars. Indeed, the region of Mendoza is the first wine region of Argentina, reputed for its Malbecs. Once there, we rent bicycles to go around the bodegas. Drink or drive, you must choose ! We do not know much about wine, but we appreciate it. It takes a heat to burst and after a few drinks, we feel all happy. The last bodega we visit is held by a French couple who fell in love with Mendoza and started producing wine without knowing anything about it, with the help of a French oenologist.

The same evening, we take a night bus to Cordoba, where Francois will settle for a month to learn Spanish.

Beautiful view of the Andes

Honduras, generally stated as a violent country, is now becoming an enthralling backpackers’ paradise. Despite the increased crime rates in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula that hold back travelers, there are other worth exploring destinations in Honduras. You may visit even these cities and be ward off from danger taking some careful measures such as avoiding the night travel and solo travel and keeping an eye on the personal belongings. Even if traveling at night, take a radio taxi if you are in any part of Honduras. Unsafe areas are still away from tourist destinations. Any means of transportation in Honduras is safe for commuters and tourists.

The country is renowned for Mayan ruins, full of stone carvings, monuments, and stela. There are many worth exploring sites ranging from the archaeological sites, biodiversity species, and natural reserves to coastal lands, rainforests, and mountains.

Copàn Ruinas

Also known as Mayan Ruins, the archaeological site of the Mayan Civilization (Mesapatomian) is an UNESCO site boasting the charming complex of stone temples, hieroglyphic stairs, stelae, tunnels, museum, and altars. This serene and tourist friendly destination is dotted with white abode houses floored with cobbled stones. As the complex is nestled by a green valley, wildlife like sloths, macaws, and large parrots may be seen. Temples 11 and 16 are the western and eastern courts of Copàn empires. The ornate sculpture in the Great Plaza looks great with headdress and scepter. The court in the Great Plaza is the second largest in Central America. The underway system of tunnels consists of tombs, aqueducts, and bath spaces. The sculpture museum depicts the remains of the Rosalila Temple.

The Bay Islands

The archipelago has three significant islands such as Guanaja, Roatán, and Utila. Roatán is the largest of them and known for snorkeling and diving sites with coral reefs and volcanic clefts. Mary’s Place stands out for the deep scuba dive site with spectacular reefs and volcanic crevices along the way. Besides crabs, turtles, and shellfish, marine dwellers like chubs, wrasse, and lobster may be found here. Arch’s Iguana Farm is a marine life sanctuary in French Key that has a massive collection of iguanas, lizards, blackfin snappers, and tarpoons. You may explore places such as Jade Seahorse, Mangroves, Pumpkin Hill, Aladdin’s Cave, Gunters Driftwood Gallery, and Utila Art Space in Utila. They are the stunning gardens, mangroves, a beach formed by volcanic eruption, a spooky and slippery cave with stalagmites and stalactites, a gallery having driftwood and fine arts, and an adventure center with art, sculpture, and music workshops.

Pico Bonito

It is the national park in La Ceiba having stretches of tropical rainforests, dry forests, a scenic bridge across the Cangrejal River, and trails along the hills and valleys. Many lodging facilities and guided hiking tours are available.

San Pedro Sula

This is the best place in Honduras having a glut of natural and cultural charms like biodiversity, mountains, plush parks, and museums. Angeli Gardens is a nature adventure center with a restaurant with great views of hilltops and flora founa. Here you can go for hiking along the suspension bridge and mountains. You can easily get on to El Cusuco Forest Park, Lake Yojoa, Pulhapanzak Waterfall, and Omoa Fotress from here.

Tegucigalpa

This bustling city sits in a valley encircled by mountains and is known for Spanish colonial architecture. You may explore some artistic buildings in the form of majestic monuments, museums, cathedrals, and cultural centers. The Central Plaza has a large baroque cathedral surrounded by beautiful gardens of the Morazán Park, a fountain, and palm trees. The square has a sophisticated altar of gold and silver.

Honduras is actually a tranquil place with many tourist-friendly attractions. Having taken some precautionary steps, you will certainly have a perfect getaway in Honduras

Italy is a European country covered by ocean on three sides and it has a wonderful culture, cuisine, and a diverse natural beauty. Right from snowy mountains, sandy beaches, and crystal clear water seas, the country attract tourists with its diverse nature. It is known for its best of pasta recipes.

There are a bucket list of wonders of Italy that are a must visit for nature enthusiasts and tourists.

• Rome

Rome the capital city of Italy is a cosmopolitan city with more than 3000 years of rich heritage of arts, architecture, and culture. Ancient ruins of Colosseum, Roman Forum shows the power of ancient Roman Empire. St.Peter’s Basilica in the headquarters of Vatican City and Vatican Museums, which has Michealangelo’s iconic painted ceiling in Sistine Chapel, are the topmost tourist attractions in Rome.

• Venice

Known to be one of the most romantic places in the world, Venice is a city that has streets made of water, and eventually, boats are the means of transport. The central square known as the Piazza san Marco has the beautiful Saint Mark’s Basilica. This church is decorated with 4,240 square meters of gold mosaics in its dome and walls. The altarpiece made of gold is adorned with nearly 2,000 gems and precious stones.

Doge’s palace is a palace built in Venetian Gothic style architecture. This palace is known for its luxurious and sumptuously rich decoration and grandeur.

• Florence

Florence is the most famous Tuscany city and was the center of European trade and finance in the medieval age. It is known to be one of the wealthiest cities at that point of time. The city’s important church, Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore, has gravity-defying huge domes and is one of the world heritage sites. The other tourist charms in Florence include Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace, and Galleria dell’ Accademia.

• Pisa and Lucca

The leaning tower of Pisa is one of the iconic places in Italy situated in the City of Pisa in the Tuscany region of Italy. The city is home to some 20 historic churches and medieval palaces. Lucca is Italy’s charming town surrounded by huge walls. Inside this town are the beautiful Romanesque, Roman arena, tower houses, and Gothic architectural churches.

• Hot Springs of Saturnia

The Hot Springs of Saturnia, situated at a distance of 6 km from Saturnia, is known as “Cascate Del Mulino” and one of the world’s famous geysers in Tuscany. The volcanic water is rich in minerals and its temperature is around 37.5 °C. According to legend, this water spring was formed when Jupiter tried to attack Saturn with lightning bolts and they fell here.

• The Cinque Terre

The Italian Riveria has a rugged coastline, and Cinque Terre is a string of old seaside villages on them. The fishing hamlets were not connected until the railways connected them. They are picturesque and hosts colorful houses and vineyards clinging from its terrace.

• Pompeii and Herculaneum

This Royal city of Roman was encased by the eruption that happened in the Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79 and was filled in six meters of ash. When the excavations happened later in the 18^th century, the city got uncovered and its buildings and public places came into view. The same lava came raining down the city of Herculaneum covering the entire place and preserving the buildings in place. This is an archaeological site and features the ruins of streets and houses of the city.

There are many more wonders in Italy that reveal the existence of the great Roman Empire. Besides, there are many beaches, snowcapped mountains, and other natural tourist places. Covering them all in one travel is not possible. So, explore the topmost destinations asyou’re your preference from a big list. “Benvento in Italia”—as they say welcome to Italy and explore more!

Thai food is world-renowned food style similar to Chinese, Italian, Indian, Japanese, and Spanish. Generally, Thai recipes are spicy and aromatic. Most of them are delicately spicy and subtly savored. In the case of the dish being too spicy, they pair with rice or sandwich.

Thais focus on the balance of flavors, taste, color, medical benefits, and smell. Their secret of making recipes is tossing the basic elements to bring exotic taste and final finish. They muddle toppings and dressings over food recipes, which are mostly herbs and spices. They mix red/green chilli, lime, lemongrass, fish sauce (a condiment from salt and fish), and pastes of chilli, ginger, and garlic to most recipes.

Popular Dishes

Thai noodles, soup, and rice are well known across the globe. Thais interpolate the term “hungry” with rice in their language! They produce a bountiful of rice, so they add it to many dishes. There are a range of rice recipes in Thailand for this reason.

Some top world-famous Thai dishes are Tom Yam Goong, Thai pad, tom yurn goong, khanom chin, moo nam tok, Nam prik ong/nume, and som tam.

Most Thai dishes mix rice and fried noodles and grilled meat or seafood. The semi-vegetarian versions come with rice, fried noodles, and grilled fish.

Culinary Styles

Thais follow culinary culture and they derive their cuisine styles from Burma, Loas, Yunna, and Vietnam. They unstintingly pour coconut milk and turmeric. Their regional cuisines are Krabi, Chaing Mai, Bangtok, Chiang Rai, Hua Hin, Isan, and Rayong.

For vegetarians, Krabi-style Thai recipes include fried vegetables, noodles, and best of spices. But be cautious, they may serve fish sauce or shrimp paste. It is necessary for vegetarians to contemplate the selection of recipes, especially in asking replacements.

Many Thai dishes are also Chinese derived, made with noodles, sweet corn, mushrooms, sauces, sesame oil, and salads. Thai-style Chow Mein is the best example. Asian Thai recipes are the blend of Asian flavor and Thai-based spices, gravies, or toppings.

Main Course

Cut-out fish, pork, chicken, sausage, and beef with spices are some main courses in Thai food. Isan (Lao) dishes are mostly derived from Thai and Vietnamese, which include sticky rice with a variety of meat dishes and soups. In authentic Isan or Lenna cusines, gourmets can mellow nutritious filling mains with savory gravies and side dishes.

Street Foods

Halal hams, pork, meat, and watery fish curry with green seasoning are popular Bangkok-style street foods. Butchers in lined stalls in Bangkok delight customers with hot plates of fried fish, fried hams or meat, fritters, morsels with green garnish, sandwiches, fish cakes, sushi, and souvenirs.

Seafood

Grilled oysters with fish soup, crabs with noodles and herbs, minced mussels in red sauce, lobsters with glass noodles, and tamarind springs are some Chiang Mai (Lanna) recipes. Prawns with mango sauce or crunchy coconut shrimp is a must-try recipe.

Desserts

Thai folks love traditional desserts including syrup-based sweets, made from rice, coconut milk, and sugar, and bit-size morsels and gobbets. Thailand, being the country of fruits, includes them in desserts. Some of the native fruits include mango, papaya, jackfruit, dragon fruit, pineapple, and rose apples. Thais make recipes other than desserts with mango, papaya, or pineapple.

Just enjoy the assortment of culinary styles, brand new Thai recipes, and nice flavors in Thailand!

Often those who planned for getaways in the USA are confronted with accommodation charges. Though there is a plethora of hotels touting with their unique features, finding hotels at affordable rates is quite tricky. Here are some tips to smartly plan your stay in a decent looking room.

Set Choices with Filters

As the initial step, have a list of hotel websites and rooms of your preferences. Prioritizing them, log on to the website at the top of the list and start filtering the date, price, and location. Analyze the reviews, cancellation policies, and taxes incurred. You could trim down the big list to most suitable one or two options. You will be sure of the most appropriate pick and get confirmed booking if you commence the search in advance.

Season Matters

Hotel charges vary according to the season to a great extent. Bargaining or booking is hard for December, as it is the month of Christmas. The months from January to March are ideal for winter vacations. At times, eccentrically, the cost of low quality hotels may be equal to or greater than that of the deluxe hotels. So, estimate the quality of a hotel based on reviews, better amenities, and comparison of costs.

Set the Exact County

If cost saving is the only concern, determine the exact location for stay in the USA. It depends on the area of the hotel and access to that location. Decide your core destination, from where to start the trip, to connect to other neighboring destinations.

Check for Discounts

Check for hotel discounts in travel-based commercial websites, online travel agencies, hotel websites, and the app. You would be delighted to get even extreme discounts. If the commercial websites or travel agencies are standard ones, you can get decent hotels at affordable rates. However, some websites request advanced booking. In case the room rate drops at the date of arrival, they provide compensation for the same. Also, check for hidden discounts in some hotel reservation sites, since opaque deals may sometimes be expensive. Meanwhile, look for reviews and ratings of such sites.

Make Multiple Reservations

If cancelation is allowed and it is high season, try making multiple reservations. Then it is possible to make last-minute modifications based on the deals. Though this option involves a little risk, you may obtain the dream hotel with some perks.

Seek for Travel Guidelines

Travel guidelines are useful in that they offer plentiful of pricing suggestions, hotel lists, and reviews. Without fiddling with many hotel sites and hotel reservation sites, it is worth exploring these guidelines, as they display cheaper hotels with the ratings, reviews, and cost. Tripadvisor and Timeout New York are typical examples.

Package Deals

Travel package agencies facilitate combo offerings of airfare, accommodation, transportation, and other facilities (if applicable). Rest assured that you will have a hassle-free trip with the affordable hotel rate. This will be less than the cost of booking on your own. Some travel agencies are Priceline, Orbitz, and Expedia.

Just relax at your comfort and follow the aforementioned tips for your accommodation. Enjoy your dream hotel with the level of coziness and comfort for your preference.