tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979923.post9067657681688182387..comments2024-03-28T04:39:53.720-07:00Comments on Tech Matters: Using tech for positive social change: Travel Tips for Social EntrepreneursJim Fruchtermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214396954972460844noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979923.post-89118218912064750152010-09-14T11:26:09.861-07:002010-09-14T11:26:09.861-07:00Hi Jim. I work for a social entrepreneur, and we&#...Hi Jim. I work for a social entrepreneur, and we're still at the stage of needing to stretch a penny until it screams for mercy. :) Most of my travel is within the US., and I am totally blind. Since I cant' drive, my travel economies are somewhat different from yours.<br /><br />One of the little things I do is to pack light to reduce my baggage fees. I found a roomy carry-on, and I use it for short trips. For longer trips, I limit myself to one checked bag. <br /><br />I do my best to get rooms from the same chains of hotels because they'll give you a free night once you've stayed with them 3 or 4 times. Priceline is great at helping me find deals on hotels as well as flights.<br /><br />When possible, I research my taxi, restaurant, and grocery store options before I leave home. If my hotel room has a refrigerator, I have a list of things I pick up at the local grocery store instead of eating out. It takes about half an hour to do this and many stores are willing to let me fax them an order and have it ready for me to pick up. I just take a taxi, get my food, and take the same taxi back to the hotel. I've found that I can save around $70 per week by eating in my room and packing a sandwich to take with me for a lunch break. If I have the chance to go out to dinner with people, I just have coffee, soup, or a dessert.Monica Willyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838818131520631258noreply@blogger.com