Want to plan for the holidays but are short on cash? You often find yourself scrolling through your social media feed and daydreaming about traveling and taking flights to faraway lands. You imagine yourself in those places, and then you check your account balance and reality hits you. Traveling on a budget may sound impossible to you and maybe a reason you deter from experiencing this incredible planet. But don’t worry, like everything else, traveling too has become more accessible; you can easily fit your travel within your budget and make your dreams come true. And to help you, here’s how you could plan your trip on a budget and make the most out of it.
- Choose your destination carefully as some places are naturally more expensive or cheaper. Research places that are cheap and easy to get to. Areas where the currency gets you good value because of the exchange rate, or somewhere with a lower cost of living.
- Plan your travel around off-peak times and be aware of seasonal travel as what is considered off-peak in one country might not be an off-peak in another country. In addition, various destinations have different tourist seasons, so make sure to do your research. A bit of research can ensure you plan around the price hikes and the tourist swarms. The flight prices might be higher during those times, and you won’t be able to guarantee the weather, but your destination will be a lot less busy, and you might have it all to yourself.
- If you opt for southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa, or even Latin America, you can find reasonable prices for hotel accommodation and activities. And with fewer tourists, you can enjoy the landscapes and activities even more.
- Avoid tourist traps like big cities and tourist hotspots, often more expensive. Instead, try and choose less well-known destinations. When possible, avoid restaurants located on the main strip. Instead, find something down the sidewalk within your destination. The food will probably be cheaper and better.
- Staying in hostels is one pretty obvious suggestion. Still, it cannot be overstated just how much more wallet-friendly budget accommodation options like hostels are compared with hotels, resorts, and rental homes. Not only do you get lower prices, but you’re also getting an authentic backpacker atmosphere and memories to last a lifetime.
- Many hostels around the world provide free classes to their guests. For example, you could learn yoga, cook local cuisine, or even take a free surf class. With some research, you can easily find a hostel that offers the best free courses for tourists online.
- Hostels even offer free food. We know that breakfast is often a given, but hostels worldwide provide baked goods, barbeque, pizza nights, and loads more. So you could stock up on free eats to take with you while you’re off adventuring for the day.
- Getting travel insurance is probably the most important tip for traveling on a budget. Sure, it’s initially an extra expense, but you’ll thank yourself for sorting it out if your trip gets canceled or you get ill abroad.
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