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Didn’t think there were cheap ways to travel abroad? Think again! If you won the lottery, imagine all of the
amazing things you’d finally get to do. Take a trip to see the cherry blossoms bloom in Tokyo, go snorkeling
with sea turtles in Bali, explore the hidden wonder of Machu Picchu in Peru, or get up close and personal
with the wildlife in Tanzania. The world would seem limitless.
Now imagine being able to do all of that without winning the lottery. Crossing off every location on your
bucket list shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg, and, guess what: it doesn’t have to. With our budget travel tips,
you can visit to every corner of the globe—from the Greek Isles, to Melbourne, to Buenos Aires and back
again—on a budget that suits you. Traveling isn’t just for the rich anymore, my friend!
Here are some ways to travel the world on a budget.
Travel with Friends
There’s no one better to share your travel
adventures with than all of your BFFs. Your group
chats are already consumed with talk of fun and
different ways to travel, so why not turn it into a
reality? This is one of the best ways to save money
while traveling, because you can split all the costs.
Groceries, accommodation, activities, car rentals; all
of it gets so much cheaper the more people you
have. Grab your friends and get planning!
Try Couchsurfing
Wanna spend your vacay surfing it up on the Brazilian
coastline but can’t afford a hotel room with an ocean
view? Take up another kind of surfing: couchsurfing.
Locals open their doors to tourists looking for a
cheap place to stay. They can also tell you all about the
lesser-known gems across the city: from cute, hole-in-
the-wall restaurants to the quietest beaches for your
early morning surf. You’ll have access to a wealth of
knowledge that isn’t available at a hotel and save a ton
of money on accommodation.
Abroad
and it’s good for your soul. Take your mission
overseas with a volunteer opportunity abroad.
There are so many programs and causes out their,
so you’re sure to find something that works for
you. Not only is this a different way to travel, it’s
also great for budget travelers, because, although
you usually have to pay to join the program, that
will cover your accommodation, meals, and lots of
other costs.
Away
Maybe budget travel isn’t for you and you’d rather
live like they do in the movies; settle in Sydney for
the summer and catch some rays or take an
extended siesta in Barcelona over Christmas
break. Whatever your prerogative, a part time job
is a good way to fill the gaps in your finances
without sacrificing comfort or must-do activities. If
you’re on a visa that lets you work and you’re
happy to stay in one spot for a bit, talk to a local
temping agency about finding a short term role.
You’ll make some money and add some cool
experience to your resume!
Search for Budget Travel
“Budget” doesn’t have to mean “not worth
visiting”! In fact, many countries with lower costs
of living can be great places to stop, get off the
beaten path, and save some money. Beautiful
countries like Colombia, Bosnia, Portugal, Sri Lanka,
and many others are safe, unique, and affordable
places to travels, even if you’re going solo.
Generally speaking, food, transportation, and
accommodation are cheap, so you can save your
money traveling here and spend it on pricier
destinations later.
Overseas
Does your cousin live in Germany? Or maybe your
mom’s step-sister’s uncle’s son lives in Japan? If
you’ve got a relative living abroad, that is the
perfect excuse for you to stop by on your budget
travel adventure. You’ll get to visit your family and
save money traveling. We’re talking free
accommodation, free meals, insider tips, and your
own personal, bona fide tour guide. It really doesn’t
get much better than that!
Intern Abroad and Gain Experience
Taking a lengthy break from work and studying to
travel may not suit everyone. So, interning abroad
is a good alternative for a career-driven person
looking for a different way to travel. Programs can
set you up with the perfect site in whatever
country you want for whatever duration works
for you. Interning can even be a cheap way to
travel abroad in countries that aren’t exactly
budget travel destination, like Sydney or London.
Despite the program price tag and cost of living,
you’re gaining valuable experience and
international connections.
Traveling to Europe over summer break may sound
like a dream, but if we’re talking about cheap ways to
travel the world, you may be better off going at off-
peak times. Usually, that will mean winter or fall,
depending on where you’re going. But hey, walking
around snow-covered streets in Prague wouldn’t be
so bad either! Do your research; finding the less
popular times to visit your budget travel destination
is one of the easiest ways to travel cheap.
Apply for Teach Abroad Programs
Whether you have teaching experience or not,
teaching abroad is a cheap way to travel
somewhere you’ve always wanted to go. You can
get paid a pretty generous salary, learn some new
skills (that will make your resume shine!), and
spend a long time overseas. Some programs even
cover your housing, meals, or airfare! If you’re
passionate about teaching and are willing to learn,
this can be a really cheap way to travel the world.
Try house sitting or pet sitting
The concept is simple: You stay in someone's house
while they're away and do some task for them —
feed their cat, water their plants, or whatever else.
They get the comfort of knowing their house isn't
going to shambles, and you get the sweet, sweet
luxury of not having to pay for your stay.
Ridesharing
transportation. Of course, be careful: Always carry
a charged phone, and if you feel unsafe at any
point with your driver, get out of the car as
quickly as possible.
plane tickets and more
If you use your credit card smartly, you can rack
up tons of points that you can put toward your
airline travel — meaning you can end up flying all
over the world for basically free.
Go on free walking tours
You don't have to pay for all guided walking tours
— there are lots of free ones around the world, if
you know where to look.
Cook in or eat local
If you’re really broke you won’t be able to dine
out all the time, so this is imperative. Buying pasta
and cooking it in the hostel will save you cash.
Eating street food will also save you bundles. Even
choosing take away rather than eating in (you can
drink your own drinks and won’t have to pay
luxury/sitting taxes many places have to eat in).
Camp or sleep in overnight
transportation
You can camp if you take your own sleeping bag and
tent. Many people haven’t done this because it’s a lot
of work. We do tend to travel on overnight buses
and trains instead of during the day because it saves
on a nights’ accommodation.
Bonus budget travel tips to help you save money
• Sign up to get frequent flyer miles. The best way to fight off jet lag? Knowing you got your ticket
for free. If you know you’ll be flying a lot while your away, signing up for frequent flyer miles early on will
help you save money in the long run. They’ll also email you about any deals they have going on so you
can snap up cheaper tickets!
• Try not to use your card overseas. Foreign transaction fees can really eat through your money. Talk
to your bank before you go to see if they have partnerships with any foreign banks that can help cut
back on fees. If you decide to take out cash at an ATM to pay for small purchases, make sure you store
it someplace safe!
• Be minimalistic. Pack light. This may seem impossible, but, by not bringing two huge suitcases, you’ll
limit the amount of souvenirs and novelty things you’ll purchase, because you simply have no where to
put it. That way, you’ll save money and only buy things that you really value.
Things You May Go Through When Traveling Without Money
Getting robbed
Even if you don’t have money, chances are, you have
expensive gadgets on you. Apart from money,
cameras, cellphones and other things can can
attract bad attention.
400km ahead, it’s not going to happen. So, be
ready to stay at one place for a long time as
hitchhiking is going to be your only way to travel.
Ready to be Uncomfortable
It’s not going to be comfortable travel at all. “Each
day you'll find yourself outside your comfort
zone. Dirty bathrooms, bad food and weather
that hates you (summer will be too hot, rains will
be too wet, winter would be too cold); if that's
not enough lemme tell you, you'll be spending
most of the night with mosquitoes.
You don’t get the benefits that a
tourist might
You have nothing ‘planned’ since your plan is to
take on every day as it comes. Since you don’t
know where you would be staying or where you
would be travelling, you don't have a proper
itinerary like a tourist does.
Rejection and adjustment
You would have to adjust with what you get. Be
ready to face rejection as people would reject
giving a lift to you; you would be shooed away from
places; and people won't let you in for the night.
Conclusion
The longer you stay in one place (especially a free one) the more you save on transportation. When
you’re on the road, that’ll cost you the most so this might be the most helpful tip of all. When you travel
slow, you can also pick up work. Start your travels in your own country, figure out how to earn money
online or another way. You’ve got to be safe while you travel as well. The most important thing you can do is get travel insurance
before your trip so you don’t have crazy bills abroad if you end up sick from the water, fall of your
scooter, get an IV for food poisoning, or anything else.If you can’t afford that, you probably should wait for
your trip!