LOMBOK, INDONESIA

Lombok Island is just off the coast of Bali, Indonesia. Sengiggi is one of there most popular towns. Its about an hour from the Lombok airport and close to the pier to have access to the Gili Islands.
We stayed in a gorgeous hotel by the name of  Villa Mantano in Senggigi. This hotel was by far the nicest place we stayed our whole vacation. We wanted to treat ourselves a bit & this place was defiantly the place to do so!
The hotel was newly renovated & they were still working on a few of the rooms while we were there. During our stay we had complimentary breakfast as well as snacks throughout the day! We got to enjoy a huge pool all to ourselves & soak up the sun from our own private sun bathing terrace. The room itself was outstanding! A large rainfall shower & a huge king bed! Our stay here cost us roughly $40 a night & included Wifi, A/C, TV, Breakfast + Snacks like I mentioned.
During our stay in Sengiggi we decided to rent a motorbike from our hotel for $4 a day and check out everything Lombok had to offer!
We saw the monkey forest, a few waterfalls, amazing beaches & of course went to the Gili Islands.

We also spent a full day with some locals at the beach. This day was by far one of our favorites. Although Indonesia is known for there Ultimate Frisbee the little island of Lombok is not to well known for it. While on the beach, Cameron and I noticed we were starting to have a crowd of children around us watching us play Frisbee. We tried a few times to get them involved but the children were far too shy. Soon some of the parents started to join in & ask what we were playing. We taught the parents how to play & they finally got some of the kids involved. After a few hours of tossing the Frisbee around we decided we wanted to continue on our adventure around the island so we gave our Frisbee to one of the families. The children were so excited & the parents were too!

We captured this picture of them playing right before we headed out. 

Below are a few more pictures of our time on Lombok. 

 

GILI GUIDE

 

The Gili Islands are located off Lombok Indonesia. They are 3 islands in total & they are seriously heaven on earth! Today I'm going to share my guide to Gili Trawangan Island! This small island is known for having no cops and no motorized vehicles. Everything is done by walking, biking, or taking horse drawn carriages. You can walk the whole island in about an hour and a half. If you don't want to walk it, rent a bike and bike it! Its totally worth it!

HOW TO GET TO GILLI T: 

The most common question I get from my friends who are looking to get to Gili is how to get there. There are a few ways but they all include boats! If your staying in a hotel, hostel etc ask them for legit boat companies. Usually they will book them for you & have a shuttle driver pick you up. The reason I say "legit" company is because there are a number of fake companies located at the pier itself. Also note: There are a few different boats you can take. One being a fast boat (a little more expensive, but worth it!!). The other boat being the local "faerie" boat. (I would not recommend this one, it was a pretty scary! I also heard they capsize a lot because the boat is too full)

PLACES TO STAY: 
We stayed at two different places on Gili & loved both!! There are a ton of hotels all over the island & finding one the day of is no problem!! The places we stayed were:
Thank You Bar & Restaurant - We thought this was amazing! We loved how welcoming & friendly all the staff was! The room was clean and comfy & the hostel was close to everything! It was $20 CAD a night & included Wifi, A/C, T.V & Breakfast

Ricel Homestay - We loved this place! Located at the end of the street, it was very quite and the owners were awesome! It cost us roughly $20 CAD including Wifi, A/C & Breakfast 

WHERE TO SNORKEL:

Although there are A TON of different places that offer snorkeling with sea turtles etc I highly recommend NOT to do any of those tours. They are super expensive & totally not worth it! What I recommend is going by yourself! It was SO easy to find snorkels and fins! It costs about $4 CAD for the day! The best place to find sea turtles was a spot on the island called Turtle point. Its right down the street from the main pier & in front of some cheap restaurants that will watch your stuff all day (as long as you buy something) The best time to see the turtles is 2:00pm & you don't need to go far either! They swim really close to the shore!

WHERE TO EAT: 
We loved the food at our hostel & it was super cheap!! I highly recommend going to Thank You Bar & Restaurant. The food is fantastic & the service is outstanding! P.S If you order a pizza here they will ask you Magic? That is because they are asking if you want magic mushrooms on it! Be careful!
Another great place if your craving pizza is Regina Pizza! Its delicious!!!

Those are two of our favorite spots but there are also tons of places to eat around the island!

BEST SUNSET SPOT: 

The best sunset on the island is by far the Sunset Bar which is on the West side of the island! Anywhere that you can see the volcano is perfect!!

Here is a map of Gili & where the best spots are! 

TRANSPORTATION IN THAILAND

Getting from point A to point B in SE Asia is pretty easy! There are numerous ways to travel like bus, train, plane, boat or even by car. The way you get there is really up to you and what you can afford. I thought I would share my tips on what I found to be the cheapest and most reliable! 

When traveling anywhere in Thailand my fiancé and I always stuck to taking the bus! The buses are fantastic, affordable and reliable! Depending how cheap you are you can get a pretty great deal. Traveling from Bangkok to Chiang Mai on a VIP bus that included free water, snacks, movies, blankets and pillows & reclining seats cost us 488 baht which is roughly $17 Canadian! Pretty awesome considering the bus ride was 10 hours long. 
The same went for when we traveled to Krabi province which was about 12 hours away. 
The bus terminals are easy to find and we found they always ran on time & never broke down. 

If your thinking of taking the train system throughout Thailand, I would highly suggest to double think that. The train system is never on time, always has delays & usually costs more. We also heard they are notorious for being de-railed. 

If buses are not really for you, another great means of transportation is by plane. The tickets are pretty affordable & you would save a ton of time! For anyone who isn't backpacking or is on a strict time line, the plane is a great option! 
Air Asia has tons of booths around Thailand & you can also buy your tickets online. To get from say Bangkok to Chiang Mai would roughly cost you $60 Canadian & the flight is about 1 hour! 

Boats!! Boats are great if your traveling the islands of Thailand! You get to see some pretty amazing scenery and the price is pretty affordable as well! You can usually hire your own personal long tale boat & haggle them down to a great price. We found taking the public boats from larger ports to be the best price! To get from Krabi to Koh Lanta cost us $4 Canadian & took about an hour and a half! 
An important note I wanted to mention about taking any boat in Thailand is that if the boat looks too full and they keep packing it full, get off!! Ask to take the next boat! These boats often tip or flip due to them being over packed. The boats run every hour on the hour so don't feel rushed! Use your own judgment & be safe! 

As for taxis, car rentals and Tuk Tuk's in Thailand they are always usually affordable unless they scam you! If you are in a taxi, always ask for them to use the meter. They will likely say no because it's too hot and the meter doesn't work but that's a lie! 
If your traveling from the Bangkok airport to Khao San Road (a popular tourist area where you will find cheap hotels & shopping) should cost you no more than 500 baht or $20! Do not let them scam you at the airport! 
As for Tuk Tuks... Anywhere but Bangkok they are a fantastic means of transportation! In Bangkok they are greedy & will never take you to your exact location without taking you to some sort of tourist shop where they get compensation. If you decided to take a Tuk Tuk in Bangkok, just be firm! Do not them stop at other locations and try and use exact change, if you don't have exact change they usually say they don't have change to give you & your out of luck. Also, if a Tuk Tuk driver says they are going to take you to a bunch of different temples that are only open for 1 day - don't do it! It's a scam! & beware of the people on the sidewalk who walk up to you & act like they are your friends & then recommend you to take a Tuk Tuk - these people work with the Tuk Tuk drives to increase their business! 

Overall it's pretty easy to get anywhere in Thailand, it really all depends on you and how you want to travel! My best advice would be to do your research & know how much your willing to spend. Again, we loved the bus system and highly recommend them to anyone who is backpacking and on a budget! 
I hope some of these tips helped & if you have any questions, leave them in the comments below! 
Thanks for reading! 

MY PERFECT BACKPACK & WHATS IN IT!

If I could have gone back in time and change what I decided to bring with me to South East Asia, I totally would!!
After backpacking for 2 and a half months now there is so much I wish I had done differently. Today I thought I would share my perfect backpacking and everything that's inside it!
As for the backpack itself... keep in mind you'll probably want to bring it as a carry on everywhere you go. It's way less of a hassle that way & you wont have to wait for baggage claim.
My backpack is made by Osprey and its 35 L & also has a rain cover. Most people would consider that a small bag for the length of time we are traveling but I love it! It's small and easy to carry around & surprisingly fits a ton!! 
Here's a quick break down of what I would have brought!

CLOTHING;
T-Shirt x 3
Tank Top - Loose fitting x2
Tank Top - Built in bra x1
Dresses x 2 or 3 (Up to you, I would have preferred to have 3!)
Leggings x 1
Elephant Pants x1 (Or loose fitting light weight track pants)
Shorts x 4 (One pair of jean shorts, the rest easy to wear light weight shorts)
Bathing Suits x 3
Underwear x 7
Bra x 1
Sports Bra x 1
Socks x 3
Hat x 1
Scarf x 1 (Great as a pillow, blanket & for covering up at temples)
Rain Coat x 1
Micro Fiber Towel x 1
Sandals x 1
Sneakers or Running shoes x 1

TOILETRIES:
Tooth Brush x2
Tooth Paste
Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant
Soap
Body Soap
Hair Brush

FIRST AID ITEMS & OTHER:
Band-Aids (Lots)
Pepto
Diarrhea Pills
Clove Oil (Great for tooth pains)
Halls
Advil
Bug Spray (Deet %30)
Eye Drops
Sunscreen (Lots)
Aloe
Kleenex (A few to go packs - super handy!! not all washrooms have toilet paper)  

COMFORT:
Neck Pillow
Eye Mask
Ear Plugs

PASS TIME ITEMS:
Cards
Books
Note Book & Pen

Keep everything simple! Its super easy to shop here & you'll definitely want to pick up some items while traveling so the less you bring from home the better!
As for doing laundry while traveling, that's simple! There are tons of places that do your laundry for you & its pretty cheap! However, if your like me and you want to save money, do your laundry yourself! Pick up a plastic bag & just add water and shampoo or body wash & mix it around! Let it hang to dry and your good to go!

Something you should also keep in mind - Showing off too much skin in SE Asia is frowned upon. Low cut tops & short shorts might not be the best idea. If you plan on seeing a lot of temples etc, make sure you do your research before & dress appropriately!

That's all for now! If I forgot anything, I will be sure to add it.
Comment below if I have forgotten anything important!
Safe travels!

WHAT I SHOULD HAVE PACKED

After backpacking for a little over 2 months now I have come to realize I missed a number of things while packing! I also realized I over packed on numerous items as well.
In this blog post I'm going to go over some of the things I wished I had packed and some of the things I wish I left at home!
So lets get into it...

WHAT I SHOULD HAVE PACKED...

T-SHIRTS - This was such a silly mistake on my part!! I honestly have no idea how or why I over looked such an essential item! T-Shirts are a HUGE item I wish I brought more of. Currently, I am only working with 1 t-shirt & I cant even begin to tell you how much it sucks!
T-Shirts are great for so much here in Asia! Since your in the sun almost all day they are great for covering your shoulders & back from the sun. I cant stress enough how important they are to bring!
LIGHT WEIGHT PANTS - Since one of the main things Cameron and I enjoy doing in Asia is visiting temples I really wish I had brought more light weight pants or sweat pants. Sure, there super easy to find here in Thailand and very affordable but they also rip very easily! I brought a number of leggings and workout style pants but they don't really do the job here. In some temples you are not allowed to wear tight fitting pants making my yoga pants off limits. So, if your going to be doing some temple visiting, make sure you bring some light weight easy to wear pants!
LOOSE FITTING TANK TOPS - Like T-shirts, tank tops are also great here, there easy to wear and very breathable.. however, the tank tops I brought were again workout tanks with built in bras from LuLu Lemon. These ones are cute BUT they get uncomfortable fast! I really wish I had brought some more cheap loose fitting tank tops.
MORE SHORTS - I brought 4 pairs of shorts but I wish I had changed some of my pants out for extra shorts! Shorts are great here because it does get super hot & there easy to pack! So ditch your
leggings for shorts!
SUNSCREEN - This is pretty obvious... I really thought I would have had enough sunscreen but when you wear it here everyday all day you go through it super quickly! Plus buying sunscreen at home is way more affordable then buying it here. In Asia for sunscreen the cheapest you'll find a small & I mean TINY bottle is about $10. So pack extra!!
SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER - This is also a small thing I over looked while packing. I thought it would be easy to buy both of these items here & I was wrong! Shampoo is super easy to find but it does get a little expensive. However, conditioner is impossible to find! If you do find it, you'll pay an arm and a leg for it! So stock up! If your like us and your cheap, a great way to save some money is when your in a hotel that offers shampoo - TAKE IT ALL! We would re fill a water bottle with any shampoo that was given at the hotel, it comes in handy for doing your laundry too!!

WHAT I COULD HAVE DITCHED...

PANTS - Simply too hot here for pants on the regular, you really only need them for bus rides & visiting temples. One pair will be fine!
FIRST AID ITEMS - I brought so many first aid items that I thought I might end up needed but honestly haven't even touched. Anything you may need you can find here at any local convenience store. A few good items to bring are: Band-Aids, Pepto & Advil! Other than then, leave the rest!
MAKEUP - This I know most people wouldn't have even brought but I did. I thought maybe we might go somewhere and ill want to throw on a little mascara etc but I honestly haven't even touched any of the makeup I brought.

If your deciding to go backpacking for more than a few weeks just remember to pack smart! I thought I had it all figured out but as the days go on I realize how much useless stuff I brought and things I really wished I had. Less is definitely more!! Make your bag as light as possible - that is the key since you might end up walking with your bag for hours & the lighter & smaller the bag the easier it is to get on flights, buses etc!
Keep checking back because in my next post Ill go over my perfect backpack & whats in it for traveling South East Asia!
Thanks for reading!

TRAVELING THAILAND - MY TIPS

Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog. Cameron and I are currently in Singapore on our way to Bali & while sitting in the airport I decided to write down and few tips I thought I would pass along to anyone traveling Thailand. So far, Cameron and I have only visited the south end of Thailand. So these tricks will include Bangkok and the islands! After we visit Chang Mai & the northern side of Thailand I will definitely update this! 

So here goes! 

• When arriving in Bangkok, we found there were numerous places to exchange money into Thai Baht, however, most of these places have a high exchange rate. A nice flight attendant told us that the best place to exchange in the airport was on the bottom level at one of the purple banks. We found there exchange rate to be much better than all the others on the main floor 
• Since on the topic of money and exchanging money, if possible, wait to exchange any money until you are out of the airport. The best bank to go to is SCB & it's bright purple! Also, take out enough money to last you the week, you'll pay less in service charges! & remember, always go to the purple banks! 
• Taxis are easy to find in Bangkok but they will all try and rip you off! Stick to the pink taxis or the blue and yellow ones & ask them to use their meter!! If you don't ask them to use the meter they will charge you way more! 
• Never use Tuk Tuks, it's a great experience to try once but from our experience they never take you where you want & always end up charging you more than what you bargained for! (This point is really only for Bangkok, we found all other Tuk Tuks around Thailand to be great!!) 
• Bargain! All of the shop owners will charge you triple the price the item is actually worth unless you haggle them! A great tip we learned from Cameron's sister was to tell them no & say the other shop owner told you half the price they are offering, if that doesn't work simply start walking away and in no time they will run after you and agree to the price you offered. 
• Most shop owners while bargaining will show you their calculator and say "how much you pay" ALWAYS low ball it!! My trick was to always say 150 baht unless the item was super cheap! 
• Bargain for anything! Even hotels! We would 95% of the time end up saving atleast 200 baht on a hotel by just asking "is that best price?" 
• Use Agoda! It's a great way to book hotels and save a little money here and there. It was a great tool to see if hotels were actually giving you a fair price in person as to what they were quoting online, just keep in mind not all hotels are as they seem online, read the reviews! People from all over the world rate hotels on Agoda and give you awesome advice! 
• Less is more! Pack as little clothing as possible! I over packed & I hardly brought anything. There is so much shopping here it's crazy! & everything is super cheap! 
• Pack conditioner, extra sunscreen and aloe!!! 3 things I wish I had packed more of because in Thailand they are either non existent or extremely expensive!! 
• Keep in mind that you cannot drink the water in Thailand so buying water is necessary, the Family Marts (similar to a 7-11) gives you the best price on water and always have promotions!! 
• To stick with the tip above, we almost always shopped at the Family Marts over the 7-11. This was because the prices were much better and we found them to be less busy! 
• This is a tip from Cameron for anyone who will be buying beers.. Buy the Big Chang beers that come in the 2 or 3 packs, you'll get more beer & pay less!! & for my lady drinkers, try the pink Spy's!! There wine coolers! Super yummy and the cheapest drink you'll find! (both always cheapest at the Family Marts) 

& those are all the tips I could think of right now! If I think of anymore I will definitely update this post!! 

I hope some of these tips helped you out on your trip to Thailand! 

xoxo Alicia 

PACKING TIPS & TRICKS

Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog. My last post I covered what I was bringing on our trip to Thailand. Today I wanted to go over a few tips and tricks I use while packing.
These tips not only save space but they also make it a little easier to keep everything organized!

1. Rolling your clothes rather than folding. Not only is this great for saving space but its also great for wrinkles! Rolling your clothes will leave less wrinkles in your clothing so when you arrive to your destination there is no need to iron anything!

 2. To go along the same lines as my first tip, I find rolling my clothes by outfit helps with keeping things organized and also saves space! I do this by lying the largest piece of clothing down first and then lying the other articles of clothing on top and simply folding and roll it all together into a little ball! 

3. This tip is great for people who are going to be backpacking. I like to roll all of my clothes and then put them into packing cubs. Instead of using packing cubs I used plastic bags! Saves you money and also keeps your clothing dry if your bag gets wet. I like to organize my bags by tops, bottoms and bathing suits. This way when I reach into my bag and I need a pair of shorts I can easily see which bag I need to grab. The bags are also great for creating a somewhat dupe for a vacuum seal bag. Just roll and fold the bag as tight as possible! This saves you a ton of room!

4. Another small tip I usually use when traveling anywhere, even on a weekend vacation, is bringing a pillow case or extra bag for dirty laundry. I am a clean freak so I need everything to be organized and tidy and I find this helps me a ton! I love knowing all my dirty items are in one bag!

5. A little tip while packing is to make sure that you have an extra outfit or two in your carry on bag or if you're traveling with someone else, put an outfit in their bag or carry on in case your luggage gets lost!

I hope those 5 little tips and tricks helped while you pack for your next getaway! I will definitely be updating these tips and tricks as I continue to travel because I'm sure I will think of a few more!
Thanks for reading,
Alicia xoxo

PACKING FOR THAILAND - BACKPACKING EDITION

Hello Bloggers! Welcome back to my travel blog.
I get asked all the time from my colleagues how I decided what I was going to bring while backpacking. I thought I would share with all of you what I am bringing and how I decided on each piece!
Here's a quick snap shot of what I'm bringing!

Above is a quick snap shot of the items I am bringing. I thought I would also mention that the backpack I am bring is 30 Lt. I wanted a backpack that was big enough to fit everything but also small enough that I could bring it around with me on a daily basis. 

Here's a closer look into the tops & dresses I decided to bring with me! 

 

I decided to bring with me 2 different dresses I knew I wanted dresses that were easy to wear and comfortable with a breathable material.
The pink dress in the top left corner is from American Eagle. This dress is great because its a bright colour and the fabric is easy to wear and great for hot weather! It also has a build in bra which is great! This dress is great for day to day and also great if we decide to go out at night since you can totally dress it up!
The other dress I brought is also from American Eagle and again is very breathable and light weight. It will be easy to dry and its very easy to pack since its so light weight. I brought this dress as more of a cover up for the beach. 

I also decided to bring a cute romper, the one I'm bringing is from Boat House and has a cute open back. Again its easy to pack because the material is light weight and it will be easy to dry after I need to wash it or if it gets wet at the beach. A romper is a great idea because essentially its shorts and a top all in one! 

The three tops in the bottom left corner are from LuLu Lemon. I decided to bring these because they have a build in bra which is awesome and are also made from awesome fabric that is breathable and easy to wear! These shirts will be great for everyday use since they look good with jean shorts, a skirt and leggings. We plan on doing a lot of hiking and exploring so these tops will be perfect! Plus they are very flattering! 

The tops in the bottom right hand corner are two tops I can wear lounging around everyday or even if we need to run errands etc! The tye dye black top is from American Eagle and is a crop top, great for the hot weather and look good with the pair of high wasted shorts I am bringing. Again has a built in bra making it one less thing I have to worry about! The grey top with the skeleton bones on the front is from Sabo Skirt. This shirt will be great for sleeping, traveling and lounging. The material is light weight and easy to wear! Perfect for a lazy day but still looking cute!  

Here's a more in depth look at the bottoms & swimsuits I am bringing! 

The bottom two pictures are the bottoms I am bringing, the bottom right shows how I rolled my bottoms to make more room in my backpack! Rolling your clothes is a great tip for saving room! 

I decided to bring two pairs of leggings, one pair is a cropped pair of leggings from Joe Fresh & the other pair is a full legging from Winners. Both have great fabric that is super breathable and easy to dry & pack! I decided to go with pink colours so that it was a little more fun for the hot weather! Plus black attracts the heat and I didn't want that! Both of these bottoms go with either of my LuLu Lemon tops which is exactly what I wanted! 

I also packed a skirt with built in shorts. This "Skort" is from Bench its the blue one in the middle. Again sticking to the same fabric as before, very light weight and breathable. The skort option was great for me because I wanted something cute yet realistic. Great for traveling or everyday use! 

I also packed two pairs of shorts. One being a light weight very colourful pair of printed shorts I picked up from Stitches. These are perfect for hot weather! There cute and fashionable & they dry quickly! The other pair of shorts are high wasted white denim shorts from American Eagle. I thought it would be nice to have a pair of denim shorts for going out at night or going to the mall etc. These white ones are great for matching with any of the tops I am bringing above! 

Now for bathing suits! I decided to only bring 2 since I'm sure ill find some cute ones while in Thailand. I decided to go with a very bright bathing suite and a plain black suite that way I can mix and match both suits and get more use out of both!
 For underwear and socks I decided to pack them all in this great mesh bag I got from WhiteFox Boutique. This bag is great for a beach backpack and is great for storing all the undies and socks! I brought 7 pairs of underwear and 3 pairs of socks. I also brought 2 bras, a white and a nude. I also decided to pack 1 sports bra and one bandoue!

ALSO! Don't forget the outfit you wear on the plane counts as clothing too! Heres a quick look at the outfits I am wearing on the plane! 

My airport outfit took me the longest to figure out! I get FREEZING on air planes and knew I needed a good outfit to keep me warm but needed to keep in mind I didn't want to get too warm so knew I needed good layers! 

I decided to go with a pair of leggings, an Under Armour long sleeve to keep me warm and a nice golf sweater I had from Jasper that keeps you warm but isn't too thick for when I needed to pack it away. I also am deciding to wear a scarf, this will be perfect if I get extra cold it can double as a blanket or I can use it over my neck pillow for extra comfort! 

Im also wearing my tennis shoes because there super comfy and light weight to pack away after! 

While I was packing I made sure to pre plan my outfits. I picked versatile pieces that would make a number of different outfits. That would be my biggest piece of advice while packing your backpack. Pre plan outfits!! Saves you a lot of time! Another tip is if your heading to South East Asia like I am, I heard the shopping is AMAZING so don't over pack because you will find some amazing things while your there that you can pick up for half the cost it is here!

Thanks for reading!
Alicia xoxo 

FINDING CHEAP FLIGHTS

Hello Everyone, welcome back to my travel blog!
I wanted to share some of my tips and tricks on finding cheap flights. These tips and tricks are great for international flights and even domestic flights!
My fiance and I got our tickets from Toronto to Bangkok for $625!! That's a great price considering when we used to live in Jasper, AB our flights from Calgary or Edmonton to Toronto were roughly the same price! To fly within Canada is pretty expensive so if your not planning to travel internationally, hopefully these tricks can help you!
If you were curious as to which company we booked our tickets and which airline I will list that below:
We booked our flights with FlightNetwork and our Airline is EvaAir. We almost got our tickets from FlightHub and found it consistently had the best prices however, flight network had a sale and lowered their tickets $10 cheaper so we jumped on them and purchased!
Here are some of my tips and tricks!

TIP ONE:The best tip I could offer would be to consistently search different sites and see which sites are offering the best deals, I will list some of my favorite search engines - Flight Network, Flight Hub, CheapOAir, Travelocity, JetRadar, Kyak & Trip Advisor
My favorite site was probably Kyak - Kyak allows you to search all of the above sites in one search engine and shows you which company is offering the best deal! Its fantastic!
TIP TWO:When searching for flights make sure when you are searching your clearing your browsing history and cache, this is because the companies are tracking your browsing history and they will increase the prices of your flight if your consistently searching for the same flight. So once a day or even after a few hours of searching just delete your search history and open a new internet browser and continue searching!
TIP THREE: This one goes hand and hand with the first tip, I found this to be very helpful when I was searching for flights. I would download the apps onto my Ipad from each flight network company. This was I didn't have to clear by browsing history and it was easy to search flights everyday and see which company was offering better deals * Kyak was by far my favorite and the most useful app!
TIP FOUR:Sign up for notifications! I signed up with both FlightNetwork and Flight Hub to receive notifications when the flight I was looking for dropped in price. Sure they only email you when it goes down by a few cents but in our case the flight had dropped $10 and for us to save $20 each that's 2 nights stay in Thailand! So a penny saved is a penny earned!
TIP FIVE: Booking your flights on a Monday or Tuesday are the cheapest of the whole week! & not just cheaper by a $30 or so they are cheaper by hundreds of dollars! For example, our flight to Thailand on a Friday-Sunday was roughly $1300 and on Monday and Tuesday it was $600-700!

& those are a few tips and tricks that I found help me while searching for flights! Make sure to do your research when looking for flights! It took me about 2 months to find the flight I wanted and the price I was happy with! Remember, last minute flights are great but dont wait too last minute or else sometimes you'll end up paying more!
Hope some of these tricks help you out next time you fly!

Alicia xox