The recent post on what not to save on while traveling got some terrific responses. Most readers agreed with Seth that even frugal traveling should have its limits:
"The travelers who always frustrate me most (and make me cringe a little) are the ones who you sometimes find haggling in a 3rd world market for a half hour with a poverty-riddled street vendor over the equivalent of a few pennies. I'm pretty sure your time is worth more than that, plus you're coming off as a complete jerk."
— Yvette, Amsterdam
"I'm a notorious penny pincher. But have learned vacation is not the place to do it. You can boil it down to time = money. If you've got lots of time, by all means be frugal. But if you are like most people, who have a job, you have limited time on vacation. Flights where you save a few bucks, but have a long layover are not worth it. Plus ten years from now, you'll look back and remember the time you got the ocean view room. Nobody remembers the trip with the room overlooking the parking lot."
— buster-thecat, Dallas
Others shared regretful memories:
"I once caught myself getting into a real argument with a rickshaw driver in India over 1 rupee – at the time about 6 cents! I was obviously completely, and deservedly, disgusted with myself."
— mlg56, Vermont
"I once saved by sleeping overnight in the Miami airport en route to the Carribean for a long-saved-for live-aboard scuba trip. This was the pre-TSA era, and I ended up sharing the space with a number of homeless folks, from whom I picked up a HORRIBLE respiratory bug. Spent the next several days being sick, and eventually passed it on to the rest of the group. Sure wish I'd spent the money on a hotel."
— A. Man, Philadelphia
"Sometimes it's just worth it to not be such a cheap bum. When I flew into Faro, Portugal at 11 at night at decided to take the bus with really no idea where to get off to get to my hostel and a bus driver/passengers who spoke little English — it was definitely a way more stress inducing experience than paying an extra 5 or 10 euros to take a cab. Ended up basically wandering dark deserted streets with all my stuff for an hour and a half before I finally got to my destination. Not the kind of excitement I'm really looking for."
— Rob K., Brooklyn
Still others had tips on what to spend money on, even while budget traveling:
"As a seasoned, solo, female traveler, do not EVER sacrifice any amount of money for your personal safety. It is just not worth it. Listen to your gut instinct always. Ask to see the place or room you will be sleeping in BEFORE you pay for it. And don't always assume the vehicle you get into is actually a taxi. Talk to others about safe transport at every stop or point along your route. Stay safe and enjoy the journey. Do invest heavily in proper foot and rain wear."
— Claire, Cape Cod, Mass.
"Like most 'frugal' travelers I will spend my dough on the 'experience' e.g. a hostel in London and afternoon tea at the Savoy."
— Kiki, The Bronx
"While I'm a congenital skinflint, I'd like to share 3 Road Rules.
1. While traveling with a significant other, never skimp on a cheap hotel room. In Ely, Nevada our romance flew out the window when she used the cold shower and there was a funny slope to our bed.
2. Never arrive in a strange small town with no idea where you'll spend the night. On many summer nights Arizona hotels were without vacancy, and we'd spend time searching while completely exhausted from driving.
3. While I love to pack my own food (I'm a PBJ man) I try to eat at local cafes when possible. For many of our trips what's most memorable are the local yokels we've met. Ten years from now you won't remember how much money you saved!"
— Somewhere Over the Rainbow
We'll leave the final word to this reader:
"Airfare, Kiev-Frankfurt: $500
Bus fare (no legroom, no working toilet): $85
Meeting my future wife on the bus: Priceless"
— Randall Krieg, Washington
(Read more responses here.)
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