Practical Tips On How To Travel For Less

By Kevin Wagner


If you are not rich, then the idea of traveling around the world could seem to be an unachievable goal. However, there are many practical ways you can do it. You may have wondered how your friend could manage to take a trip each year to a new destination. So, how can you satisfy your wanderlust on a string budget? It might means, you may have skipped fancy hotels or living with fewer belongings. If you are up to the challenge, here are practical ways you can travel for less.

Purchase one big plane ticket. This is very helpful when planning to visit several destinations around the world. In case you purchase a ticket for each destination, it might end up costing you a few more dollars. There could be restrictions to this. For instance, traveling to the various destinations within a specified period or go to the same direction like eastward.

Food is one of the items that contribute to higher trip expenses. So, you should refrain from spending more on expensive meals yet there are other options you can spend less. One of the ways of reducing food expense is preparing your own meals, especially if you are residing in a premise with a kitchen. Besides this, you could also opt to eat local food which in most cases much cheaper than exotic cuisines.

Did you know your credit cards can save you money if you are traveling to a foreign country? There are some cards that attract zero fees for foreign transactions. To enjoy such benefit, you have to notify your bank before traveling. Some credit cards can earn your airline miles.

To reduce your airline cost, please consider reducing your luggage. If possible, carry only what is essential. Most airline charges about $25 for each bag some can charge up to $250. And if the bag is above the weight limit, some airline may charge you $100 per flight. With this in mind, you avoid all these charges if you only focus on clothes and handy items. Moreover, chances of losing your luggage increase with each additional bag.

Apart from airline cost, another significant expense that contributes significantly to the overall trip expenses is accommodation. So, if you are traveling alone or with few people, you can consider staying in a hostel rather than hotels. Fortunately, there are international organizations that allow adults to stay in hostels. One of them is Hostelling International and Youth Hostel Association. The good thing about such accommodations is that they have amenities such as free Wi-Fi and meals. Another option is peer to peer rental through platforms such as Airbnb.

Letting a travel agent arrange your foreign trip could save you some money. Alternatively, take advantage of deals sites such as Groupon and LivingSocial to find cost-effective deals that cover accommodation, flight charges, and car rentals.

It is also possible to utilize employee benefits and other group membership opportunities that you are entitled to. These benefits could include paying for vacation expenses.




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