Everyone wants to travel. Few things open the mind and satisfy the senses as much as seeing new places. The benefits are countless. However, travel does not come without its limitations. The reality is that travelling is an expensive hobby – one of the greatest forces that holds people back from travelling is their budget.
Here are 4 ways to travel on a budget:
1. Book ahead of time. Anyone who has been delayed in booking flights is familiar with the pain of watching prices climb by the day. The closer the date of the flight comes, the higher the prices climb – and the same goes for every other part of a trip. Planning well ahead of time is essential if you want prices to remain reasonable. On top of this, the earlier you book, the more options you have for accommodation and activities.
2. Live like a local. We’ve all seen, and most likely been, the cringeworthy tourist at some point. But travelling like a tourist not only damages our dignity, it breaks the bank too. A good thing to keep in mind while travelling is that the city you are visiting is full of people who live there every day. Eating out, getting around and enjoying the city can be done for a reasonable price, if you’re willing to live like a local. For example, find the local supermarkets close to your accommodation, and eat some meals as if you were at home. Luxurious food is appealing, but it certainly comes at a cost.
1. Book ahead of time. Anyone who has been delayed in booking flights is familiar with the pain of watching prices climb by the day. The closer the date of the flight comes, the higher the prices climb – and the same goes for every other part of a trip. Planning well ahead of time is essential if you want prices to remain reasonable. On top of this, the earlier you book, the more options you have for accommodation and activities.
2. Live like a local. We’ve all seen, and most likely been, the cringeworthy tourist at some point. But travelling like a tourist not only damages our dignity, it breaks the bank too. A good thing to keep in mind while travelling is that the city you are visiting is full of people who live there every day. Eating out, getting around and enjoying the city can be done for a reasonable price, if you’re willing to live like a local. For example, find the local supermarkets close to your accommodation, and eat some meals as if you were at home. Luxurious food is appealing, but it certainly comes at a cost.
3. Prioritise. The age of Instagram makes seeing every pretty sight in a city seem essential. The reality is though, the only person your experience of travel needs to please is you! Decide which sights are most important for you to see, and go with them. Don’t get sucked into the tourist traps. With that being said, you also don’t need to avoid something just because it seems ‘touristy’. The best method is to pick what is worth it for you. Beyond this, it is a good idea to consider your other travel priorities. For example, do you need to be in Europe in the summer? Is visiting the Louvre important to you? Which cities really appeal to you?
4. Know that it is an investment. An important thing to keep in mind is that while travel costs money, the amount spent on it is absolutely an investment. Especially for young people, travel teaches skills and creates memories that are irreplaceable, and are unlikely to be gained anywhere else. Travel is undoubtedly a gift that keeps on giving.
4. Know that it is an investment. An important thing to keep in mind is that while travel costs money, the amount spent on it is absolutely an investment. Especially for young people, travel teaches skills and creates memories that are irreplaceable, and are unlikely to be gained anywhere else. Travel is undoubtedly a gift that keeps on giving.
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