Failing pound inspires British to travel more like locals

Posted on January 16th, 2009 by Laura Byrne Paquet in News

A recent article in The Independent by Simon Calder successfully puts a cheerful spin on the dire state of the British pound. Calder points out that cash-strapped Britons can economize while travelling by taking public transit, shopping in local markets and pursuing all sorts of other “like a local” strategies. He argues they’ll not only save money; they’ll also have a more enjoyable vacation.

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