The Ultimate List of Travel Tips

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TRAVEL TIPS

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Traveling is a lot of fun. But it comes with spending your whole savings for that one trip. Most of the reasons people don’t travel is that they lack funds. Travel is not always a luxury. You have to sacrifice one thing or two if you want to travel to your dream destination. After all, the whole point of traveling is to explore new places and meet new people right? If you plan your travel budget effectively, you can save up to 50% of your cost. So, let’s discuss the ways for how travel can be more affordable (and therefore more sustainable) than you think.

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LOOK CLOSE TO WHERE YOU LIVE

Sometimes it happens that you’re short on budget but you get that travel bug inside you.

Don’t worry, in this case you can find a destination which is close to your home and is a lot of fun. There are lots of amazing places in this entire world and I bet there are some just a short drive away from your home. Your travel destination doesn’t have to be famous. Explore the unexplored and you’ll get an amazing experience. You can search on Google “day trips from” your city and see what interests you.

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BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS ON BUDGET AIRLINES

Don’t always go for the airlines which are popular. They are more expensive than others. You can search a little more on google and find airlines which offer cheaper flights.

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There are also a lot of travel agencies which offer you flights cheaper than the others. However, make sure you abide by their stringent ticketing rules to avoid being slapped with additional charges.

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BOOK FLIGHTS DURING OFF-PEAK HOURS AND LIGHTER TRAVEL DAYS

One should always keep these parameters in mind while booking the flight because it costs less to fly on this time. Fly during off-peak hours, between 5 a.m to 7 a.m or after 8 in the evening. Days of the week also make a lot of difference. Book flights on days like Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. This way you can save a lot of money on flights.

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GET A FREE ACCOMODATION

Have you ever heard of House Sitting? House Sitting means taking care of the homeowner's property and pets if any when they are away for a vacation. In exchange you can get free lodging and it makes your travel a lot cheaper. Hotels consume a lot of your travel budget and this way you can save the whole expense. You can also do Couch Surfing while you’re on vacation. A lot of people offer their home in exchange of volunteering in their house work or at their workplace. This way you can get free accommodation and you get to know local people wherever you travel.

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SHARED CABS

Cab sharing can save you a lot of money while traveling from one destination to another on your vacay. A lot of places offer this kind of service, especially if it’s a popular tourist destination.

By cab sharing, you share your transportation cost with other people which is a win-win situation for everyone. So, travel cheaper and make friends along the way.

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PREFER WALKING OR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Whilst you are on your vacation in another city, prefer walking to nearby places. Find restaurants or clubs near your stay and walk towards it. When you want to go further, instead of taking cabs, go for public transportation. You can save a lot of money by avoiding spending money on these kinds of expenses.

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BOOK HOSTELS

If you are a solo traveler or going with your friends and looking for a cheaper accommodation option, then book a hostel instead of hotels. Every city offers hostels and dormitories. In India, there are many famous hostels like Zostel, Backpackers Heaven, Bunkmates and many more. Hostels are super cool places to stay and make friends while you’re there.

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BOOK VILLAS OR HOME STAYS

If you are a group of four or more people, then villas and homestays are the best pick for you. Booking homestays are a lot cheaper than booking hotels. It offers almost the same facilities as hotels and you get the whole place by yourself. You can also cook and do your laundry in your home stay and save such expenses. Villas and homestays are the best options when you want the whole place.

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EAT LOCAL STREET FOOD

The whole point of traveling is exploring the place you’re going to, right? What can be the better option to know the people and culture of the city than eating their local street food? Instead of going to fancy and expensive restaurants and cafes, hop on the streets and try the street food. I bet it will be a lot more delicious and cheaper. This is a great way of saving money while traveling.

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SHOP GROCERIES AND COOK AT HOME

The other way of saving money on food is buying groceries from the local store and cooking delicious meals yourself. Especially when you are staying at another home, this hack can be a lot more useful.

It’s obvious you can’t cook and eat all the meals during your stay but you can make breakfast and dinner. And trust me, this way your trip will be more fun and cheap.

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So, now that you have been aware of all the ways you can make your travel cheaper, go pack your bags and travel to that very place you have wanted for a long time. This way traveling will be super fun, more sustainable and that too in your budget!

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