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Some Tight Arts Travel Tips from Budget Backpackers in Thailand.

September 9, 2010

So far I’ve told you where to go and how much things cost in Ko Tao.
Now for a couple of guerrilla tactics I learnt from backpackers.
You might recall me being unimpressed by the cost of my flight from Bangkok out to the island ($140) – then of course I had the random night of accommodation ... read more »

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The adventure continues. The quest for the ultimate budget holiday.

September 1, 2010

Amazing. A $3 kick-arts curry to die for – not die from.
This may well be one of the best budget travel destinations in Asia.
I’m in Ko Tao.
It’s a tiny island in Thailand that has been talked up by people I tend to take advice from.
But is it a good place to hang? Is it really ... read more »

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Thailand – Is it a Tight Artist’s Dream Holiday Destination?

August 26, 2010

I’d heard that holidaying in Asia was super-cheap – but I’d never been there before.
Last year I debunked the myth that Northern Europe is prohibitively expensive.
But is it also a myth that Asia is mega cheap?
I decided to book a trip to Thailand, a renowned cheap Asian destination, to find out.
The first thing I did ... read more »

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A Tight Artist’s mystery holiday destination. Top Secret.

August 23, 2010

It’s been a year since I had a holiday.
Last year I ventured to the northern hemisphere on a successful overseas Tight Arts mission.
Firstly, in Scotland I discovered who founded the Tight Arts movement. I traced its roots right back to Calvinism and Adam Smith, the father of modern economics. I also explored the difference between ... read more »

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How counting to five can save you big money… and big regrets later.

August 5, 2010

Funny.
Until last weekend, the only five second rule I knew about was the food one – the rule that says it’s OK to eat a dropped hamburger just so long as you pick it up from that e.coli-covered floor within five seconds.
It’s the socially acceptable time limit that gives you license to still indulge without ... read more »

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The Catie Cash Comparison – Woolworths Vs. Coles – who’s cheaper?

July 28, 2010

This Best Deals Diva has been on a mission.
I was asked by one of our Cash Doctors members to compare the prices of Coles and Woolworths.
They wanted to know, once and for all, which supermarket was truly the cheapest.
It’s a good question. I’ve always wondered myself. But how could I make a fair comparison?
I decided ... read more »

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The Cash Doctors and Quickflix offer!

June 15, 2010

UNLIMITED MOVIES FREE FOR A MONTH
Today’s tongue-twister… ‘Get your Quickflix flicks fix now.’
A round of applause for anyone who can say the above three times perfectly.
I’m trying, but I’m so excited by this offer I keep on stumbling over my words.
Here’s the deal…
Because of our lovely friends at Quickflix (thanks ... read more »

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One of the top 10 places to look hip and cool…and save $$$

June 15, 2010

When did this daggy, smelly place become uber-cool?
I haven’t been to one for so long.

It’s probably because I’ve been psychologically scared after being dragged there too often as a kid…
“Gregory Ian, look at all these lovely Asterix comics. And ooohhh…there’s a lovely brown corduroy-covered bean bag for you to sit in. Quick, ... read more »

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Top 10 ways to keep fuel in your tank for longer.

May 24, 2010

Some practical petrol saving ideas you can act on today
Foul.
The smell of petrol makes me sick.
I’m not sure if it’s the actual fumes or the sensory connection to the exorbitant price per litre that does it.
Suffice to say, I avoid petrol bowsers like I do dog-turds.
And I’ve worked out that if I simply change ... read more »

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A Tight Artist’s dream come true

May 24, 2010

It’s time for Uncle Ebay to move over. Here comes freecycle.org!
Nab second-hand stuff from your local community FOR FREE. Bikes. Furniture. Musical instruments… even pets that people (unfortunately) can’t take care of anymore. They’re all things still worth using/having… but of no more use to their original owner.
$0.00 price tags. 100% free.
Check ... read more »

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