Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Ways You Can 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.

If you are planning to visit several destinations within a specified period of time, then you should consider purchasing one ticket from one airline. This will save you some dollars when compared to purchasing a ticket for each trip. This is especially useful if are visiting various destination in the same direction for example eastwards. On top of this, some airlines may attach some condition to such a package. In most cases, they might limit the period you must cover your trip, for instance, one year.

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.

Besides saving on the luggage cost, you also save a significant amount when you look for affordable accommodation. In case you plan to stay for a short period, you could consider staying in a hostel rather than a hotel. You will still get most of the facilities you would have had in your hotel, minus the luxury. And if planning to stay for a week or longer, then peer to peer is a better option. HomeAway and Airbnb are the best platforms you can use for this.

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.

Take advantage of benefits you are entitled to. Some companies gather for airfare and accommodation cost for their employees. There are membership clubs and groups that have similar benefits.




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