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Hostel Situation
Whoever coined that term must've known that adding an 's' in the middle of 'hotel' would make all the difference. -Philippine Daily Inquirer, ANN 		Vietnam: Surge in flights to trendy destination
AirAsia, Jetstar, Nok Air and Tiger Airways all have flights to one or both of the nation's major cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh.
Low-cost at what cost?
Do your checks before you fly on a budget airline 		M'sia: No frills, but safety standard still high
Initial worry that budget carriers might cut corners has been put to rest.
Indonesia: Industry dogged by safety concerns, pilot shortage
When a budget Thai airliner crash-landed and burst into flames at a Phuket airport in September, it caused ripples in Indonesia. 		Philippines: Clearer skies after early turbulence
Carriers overcome crash setbacks and now comply with top safety standards
From zero to 5m in 4 years
To find out just how explosive the growth in Thailand's budget airlines industry is, one just needs to look at the numbers. 		Safety comes first for Tiger and Jetstar
Both Jetstar Asia and Tiger have been operating blemish-free for three years.
How safe is it to fly cheap?
Some say budget airlines can charge rock-bottom prices because they cut corners, especially when it comes to safety. Aviation Correspondent Karamjit Kaur finds out the truth. 		Budget vacations without sacrificing style
Berlin's new crop of sleek budget hotels are out to attract economy minded tourists and business travellers alike
Laidback charm
It's not difficult to live it up in Osaka where the folks are friendly and food and accommodation are affordable
 
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