The latest economic crisis has touched seems everyone in our country, making people think more about ways of saving money. If you consider travel a luxury that costs much and thus is not for you this time, then just read the following list of top destinations for budget travelers. Travel is a real art and traveling smart is a double pleasure as you come back home with both unforgettable memories and bucks in your pocket.

1. China and Asia in whole Asia is the only place where backpackers no longer need to decide whether they want to exhaust their bank account or experience second-rate service. While worldwide economic crisis and expensive Euro make trips to Europe costly, Asian countries seem to be the right location. Current stats show each year Americans prefer visiting more Asian countries while Europe stats are flat. China remains the most desired Asian destination showing an unbelievable 83% increase in trips comparing to previous year. What makes China so popular? Only in China any traveler can both explore one of the world’s most ancient civilizations and enjoy cheap rates with quality service. Also China is tending to become a shopper’s paradise - it’s hard to find something you cannot buy on Chinese markets. The prices are not just low; they tend to go to zero. Don’t forget to try Chinese food - it’s totally different from something you used to eat. By the way, if you have never been in any Asian country, you can save your money by doing all-in-one trips that have recently become very popular. This includes 14-21 day vacation throughout continent starting from Bangkok to Bali, Taipei and Tokyo.

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Many of us prefer to make inland vacations as in most cases they are cheaper, don’t require much preparation and there’s no need to spend money on costly tickets and travel agencies. However, sooner or earlier everyone wants to explore new continents, countries and cultures. If you plan to make your first trip abroad these tips can be very useful and make your trip more enjoyable.

Check your documents
Trips to most foreign counties require international passport. If you still don’t have one, you will have to do it. Note making passport is rather long – in most countries you have to wait up to 6 weeks or pay to get it earlier. You can always find the list of documents at the U.S. State Department website http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html. As you see, the list is rather short - you need just two photographs of yourself, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a valid form of photo identification such as a driver’s license. (more…)

For sure you have seen such sunglasses in sci-fi or spy movies, when someone puts on incredibly cool sunglasses and watches video. It looks simply fantastic and actually everyone might start thinking of having a pair of such sunglasses as soon as they become a reality. If you are eager to get this device, your lucky time has come as now anyone can easily get it for quite a reasonable price. Let me introduce a range of video sunglasses from Myvu Company.
Currently Myvu offers 3 types of video sunglasses. Myvu Crystal is the latest one featuring the most innovative design and highest quality available. In true, these glasses look like they have come from future. Futuristic design is aimed to show that you are actually looking at an innovative device. However, if you are more into classic, take a look at other glasses available in Myvu website http://www.myvu.com/index.html

What makes Myvu video sunglasses so attractive to travelers? Despite cool design (certainly, everyone will pay attention to a person in such glasses), video sunglasses allow watching a movie like on a large screen 6 ft away! Stop watching videos on a small iPod screen. (more…)

Sony PRS-505

If you enjoy reading books, you will certainly fall in love with Sony PRS-505 e-book reader. This slim and stylish looking device is a second generation of readers with 166 dpi resolution and popular E Link Corporation display format.
This e-book reader allows using not only MS Word and Adobe PDF files, but also MP3 music format and JPEG images. Device has its own standard 192 MB memory that is enough to store approximately 150 books. Music and huge PDF files lovers will certainly find memory card slot to be of a great help, as this Sony e-book reader can hold Memory Stick Pro Duo or SD Memory card types with capacity up to 8GB.
Device comes with all needed software allowing PC synchronization, upload and download features. Soft is easy to use, in most cases you can use drag and drop feature to put all media to your reader. Sony has its own digital bookshop that is much like famous iTunes where you can make fast and simple titles search and find the book you want to read.
Sony PRS-505 looks gorgeous. Reader has cutting-edge design and weights less then most paperbacks, so you can use it anywhere. Navigation is easy and intuitive making reader usage simple and exciting for anyone. However, device has no keyboard, so you can’t take notes or highlight important parts. (more…)

Red Oxx Sky Train

Red Oxx is a US based company that manufactures high quality backpacks for various kinds of tourists. This one, Sky Train, is the latest generation of packs that perfectly fits all requirements for both business and leisure travel. It combines functionality and great look; this pack is available in 12 colors, so even the most hard-to-please travelers can find the shade they will like.

This pack has two main compartments. The first one is designed to keep all clothes you have wrinkle free as compression straps keep all your belongings in place. This compartment is large and it can hold clothes enough for a whole week. Second compartment can be used for storing various things including notebook, papers or digital camera. Also there is an internal pocket that is ideal for toiletries. Sky Train has a front pocket as well that is extremely convenient as you can keep all your tickets and documents handy. (more…)