Do you often scroll through your social feed, dreaming about adventurous activities, outlying places, exciting photography, and life-changing encounters? Then you wake up and look at your bank balance…dammit. The everyday story, right? Well, to explore exotic places doesn’t have to cost a fortune and you certainly don’t need to win a lottery to travel the world–not if you know how to manage your balance. We have some tried and tested suggestions that shall help you plan a holiday on a budget.
1.Plan Your Trip
Traveling spontaneously is excellent if you have the leisure of time and wealth to spare. But if you want to travel on a budget, the initial thing to do is plan your trip. You should plan how much time you’ll be spending in each city or country, and identify the routes that your epic trip will take. Remember, last-minute flights and accommodation are usually much more expensive.
2.Advance Flight Booking
Try not to travel during the school holidays because the travel industry hikes up prices to take advantage of the families who can only travel during these weeks. Research the perfect time to visit your desired destination and then travel just before or after these school holidays.
Also learn, ‘How to book flight tickets at cheaper rates?’
3.Budget Accommodation
Accommodation is one of the important things you look out for during travel. The best option is to check out the hostels and compare their prices and amenities. Not only do you get lower prices but also a true backpacking atmosphere, and memories to last for a lifetime.
Some of its benefits are – you may end up finding a great friend to share transportation, dinner, or day trips.
Other great alternatives are websites like Couchsurfing and Airbnb, where you can simply book an unoccupied room in a local person’s residence or flat and enjoy half the cost. This will give you a significant advantage as you’ll come to know many money-saving tips about that city, the best eateries, tourist spots to enjoy in that neighborhood, local culture, and much more.
4.Pack Properly
Make sure you’re carrying all important items to avoid the cost of unnecessary purchasing. No matter where you head to, take at least one pair of warm hoodies, long jeans, and a waterproof jacket for uncertain weather. And do avoid unnecessary packing that will only put a burden on your hands and shoulders. Moving light will help you in so many ways and make your trip delightful, not strenuous.
5.Opt For Public Transport
Trains and buses are cheaper than flights. It’s that simple! A journey on an overnight train means you have one less night in a hostel to pay for and a journey by train will excite you as you’ll get to encounter the wonderful views, those lush green landscapes, plateaus, tunnels, remote villages, etc.
Also, opt for public transport when you reach your destination instead of booking a cab.
6.Don’t Eat Away Your cash.
Cheap meals can be purchased in a supermarket or indeed a local fresh food market rather than in an overpriced restaurant. Explore a place’s vicinity before choosing a spot to eat dinner. If you just pick up the first restaurant, then you won’t know if you’re overspending. Consuming alcohol with every meal may soon add up to both your wallet and waist hence it’s great to opt for a non-intoxicating beverage.
Sometimes, hostels and spare rooms often allow you to have access to the kitchen if you want to save a little by cooking for yourself. You can also bring some homemade snacks with you.
7.Earn while traveling
Working holidays are an excellent way to afford the travel dream trip. Earn by teaching a language in Thailand, skiing in winter, taking care of holidaymakers traveling to the Mediterranean in the summer, or; you could even do freelancing while traveling if you’re comfortable working “on the go”.
Winding-Up
The opportunities are endless if you pay enough attention to building a sustainable source of income. Read more about freelance opportunities widely present on the internet. If you couple the aforementioned statements with your knack for working on the go, you can save a lot of money and plan a new trip while enjoying the current one.
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