Found on New York Times online, this travel blog follows a journalist who is living the 'frugal' life on a trip around the world. I'm particularly interested in travel articles like this because I've been there and done that when it comes to traveling on pennies. I think there is definitely a huge gap in the market for educating young and old about the ability for anyone to travel the world no matter your budget.
This blog, currently filled with Seth Kugel's day to day exploits on a mission to make his way back from South America on less than $500. I found it interesting not only because I am personally interested in it, but also because it does a great job of bringing in colourful experiences from his journey. He paints a picture with his words of the characters he encounters, and the epic locations he is able to discover. His entries are a healthy mixture of interesting stories as well as providing new and interesting money savings options.
In this particular entry, he uncovers new accommodation options like homestays. I think this is also a great discovery because as far as newsworthiness, most people already know about hostel's. But since the premier of 'The Hostel' movie, some people may be turned off from staying at the low cost hotel. Yet, homestays, according to Kugel can be a really telling experience that is not only inexpensive, but a great cultural experience. So far I think Kugel's blog offers an example of good travel journalism that using online media can reach a large number of people looking for just this information.
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