How To travel Cheap

1 - Be flexible: with yours destinations 0:17

This Morning Charlie and I got up al 3 am and made our way to the airport to fly to Berlin where we
would spend a little less than a week then take the train to Hamburg and three days later another train
to Copenhagen so let´s talk about how to travel with little money .

One be flexible with your destinations use sky scanners everywhere a tool for example to find some
greats offers and fly outside of season make sure you don´t travel to a country during the holidays or
school breaks.

2 – Get up early 0:31

Early flights are cheap flights but they give you extra time wherever you go so set your alarm.

3- Bring a bottle and some snacks 0:40

Bring a bottle and some snacks when you´re walking around a city you´re ging to get thirsty and a little
hungry instead of buying a small bottle of water at every other street corner bring your own little things
like that add up.

4 – Airbnb or hostels 0:56

I am love Airbnb back to that I’ve only ever been in luck and found a great place with good access and
for a good price and hospitals are a perfect way to meet people from all over de word if you´re
travelling alone.

5 – Like local 1:13

Is like a local don´t eat near sightseeing spots guaranteed the price of the food will be higher just
because near the Brandenburg Gate or the actual tower, find smaller places where locals eat, where the
owner knows his crowd and greets them where the food is authentic.

6 – Get local currency 1:30

Get local currency do not get it at the airport or some exchange place ir will cost you lows instead get
some before hand at your bank or when you arrive find find a bank and then ATM and make a bigger
with drawal so you don´t pay exchange fees and transaction fees several times.

Free walkig toward sand inmense walking towards all over Europe are great if you want to learn a little
bit about the city or in and its histories definitely book walking tour.

7 – Use your feet, bring good shoes and get walking 2:03

Use your feet, bring good shoes and get walking alright those are my eight travel tips what are your
travel tips ?

1. Choose your destination carefully.

Some places are naturally more expensive or cheaper than where you call home. My
first tip for travelling on a budget is to research places that are good for travelling on a
budget. Maybe it’s somewhere that’s cheap and easy to get to, somewhere where the
currency gets you good value because of the exchange rate, or somewhere that has a
lower cost of living than home!

2. Avoid tourist traps.

Big cities and tourist hotspots are often a lot more expensive than straying off the
beaten track! Try and choose less well-known destinations, if you can. Check out these
hidden gems in Europe you must visit.

Even within your destination, avoid restaurants on the main strip and try something
down a sidewalk. The food will probably be better as well as cheaper!

3. Get travel insurance.

Perhaps the most important tip for travelling on a budget! Sure, it’s initially an extra
expense, but you’ll thank yourself for sorting it out if your trip gets cancelled, or God
forbid you get ill abroad. Click here for the travel insurance I use.

4. Travel off-season.
Sure, you might not be able to guarantee the weather, but your chosen destination will
be a lot less busy and crowded. Not only will you save a lot of money, but you’ll have it
all to yourself!

5. Book in advance.
Last minute deals can be a godsend if you’re travelling on a budget , but it’s often
cheaper (and less stressful!) to book transport, accommodation and activities well in
advance.

6. Or, in less touristy destinations, be

spontaneous.
Accommodation isn’t always advertised online and you may save money when
travelling by booking directly with the owner, especially for places in small towns or in
homestays. It really depends on where you’re going!
7. Use Skyscanner to find the cheapest flight
deals.
Skyscanner.net is the easiest way to find cheap flights between countries! Simply put in
your home airport/country and your destination, and you can see what is available on
specific dates, or across a whole month if you’re able to be flexible.

8. Fly mid-week.
Flights are more expensive at weekends, because more people are free to travel. Try
and fly between Tuesday-Thursday, if you can.

9. Pack well.
Firstly, pack light. You won’t wear half the clothes you want to take, and it’ll only cost
you more in baggage to bring more than you need.

However, one of the most important tips for travelling on a budget is that it’s important to
check that you take everything you need, not forgetting anything! If you forget
something, it could cost a lot of money to buy that essential missing item when you’re
abroad.

10. Be prepared to share.

You’ll save a lot of money on accommodation when travelling if you’re willing to stay in a
dorm in a hostel with a shared bathroom. See why I love hostels here, and how to
choose your hostel here.

11. Couchsurfing
Meet locals and stay with them all over the world! Couchsurfing is ideal if you are
travelling on a budget, because you can stay at people’s houses for free. Just make
sure you stay safe, choosing people with consistently good reviews.

12. Travel overnight.

If you have a long journey to complete as part of you trip, one way to save money is to
travel overnight. You have to pay to get from A to B no matter what time of day you
travel, but travelling overnight saves you the cost of accommodation for that night.
Bonus: you don’t ‘waste time’ travelling during the day, so you have more time to
explore!

13. Look into carpooling services, such as Bla

Bla Car.
Bla Bla Car and other similar services can save you a lot of money if you’re travelling on
a budget. People who have cars and are doing the journey anyway say if they have any
spaces, and then you can pay for that space. It’s often cheaper than public transport.
Similarly, if you’re doing a road trip and you have a space in the car, then you can get a
bit of money back towards the petrol.

14. Read others’ backpacking experiences.

Google ‘a backpacker’s guide to …’ when you’re planning. This way you’ll be able to
see immediately what a low-cost holiday looks like in your destination, and you should
be able to get an idea about costs, accommodation and activities.

16. Search for free things to do in your chosen

destination.
A great top tip for travelling on a budget is to look for free things to do wherever you’re
heading. It could be that certain museums are free on certain days or that there are
local events on. Don’t forget the classic ‘free walking tour’, a great way of seeing the city
you are visiting. Just remember that it’s customary to tip at the end.

15. Get a local SIM.

Data roaming or paying for WiFi abroad can be extortionate. One way to save money
when you’re travelling is to get a local SIM card with locally priced data packages. You’ll
want the data for navigating your way around and keeping in touch with home! This is
something I’ve done in both the Philippines and Albania, and it was really easy to sort!

17. DIY excursions.

You can often save a lot of money by skipping out on a planned tour and working it out
for yourself! Use public transport to get there, take a picnic, and buy your own entry
ticket (if needed).
A great example of this is my self-guided trip to the Blue Mountains in Australia. A group
tour will cost at least 100 AUD per person, but my return train ticket was just 12 AUD!
The only other expense was the packed lunch I took with me, and a coffee I bought en
route

18. Don’t eat out all the time.

Another tip for travelling on a budget is to shop at the supermarket and cook for
yourself. Factor trying some local delicacies into your budget (if you can), but beyond
that, prepare your own food. Most hostels have kitchen facilities that are available for
everyone to use. There might even be a shelf with leftover food from backpackers that
have moved on!

19. Be aware of ATM charges.

ATMs can charge a lot of money to withdraw and exchange your money. However, it is
often the case that it’s cheaper to take money out on your travels than it is to get it
exchanged before you go. To avoid charges, take as much money as you can afford to
lose out at once. The more you take out, the less often you’ll pay the charge, but there’s
more to lose/have stolen! If you have lots of cash, put it in different parts of your
bag/pockets, and leave some in a locked, secure space at your accommodation.

20. Try and haggle.

Prices are often marked up for tourists, so put your negotiating skills to good use and
see if you can get a discount! This is more likely if you are in a group, either travelling
together or friends made along the way, and all of you book onto e.g. the same
excursion.

21. Get recommendations from the locals.

The locals definitely don’t want to pay tourist prices for food, drink and activities. Speak
to someone from the area (perhaps someone at the hostel reception) and find out their
favourite hotspots. I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed!