Well you won’t be traveling to Monaco and staying
at a five star resort on a budget, will you? Maybe so! Mostly,
traveling on a budget means finding the cheapest price for the
experience you want.
When traveling on a budget it’s best to keep in
mind the following points:
1. Travel in the off-peak seasons. You can save up
to as much as fifty per cent off air flights and accommodation costs if
you plan to travel in low season times.
2. Stay away from popular tourist spots (unless
they are on your ‘must-see’ list). If you can go off the beaten track
with your destinations, things can be cheaper to see and do and your
cultural experiences will be richer.
3. Try camping. Not only is it the cheapest form
of accommodation it’s a great way to get up close and personal to
nature. It’s the best way to see National Parks and Heritage listed
areas.
4. Look for special travel offers (or packages).
But make sure you check everything that they include - and don’t
include.
5. Invest in a travel pass where you are able.
Most developed countries have a rail or bus transport system where you
can obtain day, week or monthly passes that will get you around cheaply.
6. Get a work permit if you aim to gain employment
while traveling overseas. Working can help subsidize places that aren’t
so cheap, such as Europe and Australia.
7. Look for good exchange rates on the dollar.
This may help you decide which country to travel to.
8. Think about shortening your visit to
destinations that are expensive and increasing your length of stay in
cheaper places.
9. Where possible use your credit card. The
exchange rate is better.
10. When staying in a hotel, avoid paying for
‘extras’. Don’t touch anything from the honor bar. Don’t watch the
in-house movies and don’t use the hotel phone. And try not to use room
service too much!
On the world scene there are some great places to
travel on a budget for under thirty dollars a day. In Asia you can try
India, Laos, China, Cambodia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Thailand, Sumatra and
Burma. In Central and South America you can visit El Salvador, Bolivia
and Ecuador. If you are after a budget experience in the Pacific, try
Fiji or New Zealand. Over in Africa there are some great budget
destinations such as Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Malawi, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
and Ghana. Don’t forget the Middle East where places like Iran, Syria
and Turkey provide excellent value for money and wonderful experiences
for the budget traveler.
There is no ‘best place’ to travel on a budget.
Just be prepared to look around, avoid the pitfalls of unwanted costs
in package deals or hotel bookings. If you want to travel and your
budget doesn’t meet your expectations, be flexible and see if there is
somewhere cheaper you might like to experience. You could be pleasantly
surprised with your stay in India or Iran, when you thought you wanted
to go to Tahiti.
This article was provided by:
Stuart S. Travel / Your All World Travel Guru
http://www.stuartstravel.com
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