Betsy Helmuth is joined by Meredith Lerner to discuss her experiences on House Hunters International and her travel adventures. They share tips for traveling outside the Western world, budget travel advice for the holiday season, and recommend Thailand as an affordable destination.

0:00 Become a premium member for $5.99 a month 1:26 Introduction of guest Meredith Lerner 3:18 Meredith's travel bug and House Hunters International 5:23 Meredith's role on House Hunters International 8:47 Tips for traveling outside the Western world 12:02 Favorite international and national travel locations 19:12 Budget travel tips for holiday season 26:22 Booking hotels like a pro 32:30 Recommended budget travel destination: Thailand 36:35 Outro and thanks to Meredith Lerner

- Traveling to Thailand during shoulder seasons can be incredibly affordable, with great meals for as low as $2 and charming beach bungalows for around $75 a night. - Booking hotels directly through their website can often result in better treatment and the ability to earn hotel points, and many hotels will match lower prices found on discount sites if you call them. - For the best deals on flights, set price alerts on multiple search engines and clear your browser cookies regularly to avoid being quoted higher prices.

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