🌐 English Version — ｜ English translation of our original Chinese review.
Hello everyone, welcome to Rational Travel, a travel blogger who doesn’t rely on sponsored content and only tells the truth. We’ve reached the fourth installment of the cheap flight strategy series, and this time we’re covering the advanced version of flight comparison: “Stopover.” If you’re still torn between “should I transfer just to save NT$3,000?” or “how do I buy tickets to visit two cities?”, then this article is written for you.
When planning a long European trip, the most wasteful thing is backtracking. I once bought a ticket from Taipei to Paris, and during a connection in Dubai, I used the ‘stopover’ rule to enjoy three days and two nights in Dubai for free. This article teaches you this “one ticket, double the happiness” secret technique, especially for flights to Europe or the US—this trick will absolutely double your trip’s value for money.
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This article breaks down the devilish details of direct flights, connections, and multi-city routes, helping you plan the most cost-effective and smartest itinerary.
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