Want to travel the world but have a tight budget? Here are a few tips to help you minimize your backpacking expenses and still have as wonderful a travel experience.
Want to enjoy the luxury of travelling? Hire a travel agency to ease you the planning burden would be a better idea.
Squeeze in
Backpackers usually do not look for fancy places to reside in as they are almost always on the move. If you’re a backpacker on a budget, then it is best to look for the cheapest places to stay such as traveler hostels or local lodges. If you’re adventurous, you can also carry a foldable tent with you or couch-surf to cut down your costs completely.
Stack up some snacks
In most tourist spots, the snacks sold are incredibly over-priced keeping in mind the high demand. So it’s always better to carry your own munchies, be it an energy bar, some chips, etc.
Go local
When you’re on a budget, and you’re hungry, it is best to grab a bite at local eateries around the area. This way you get to try out the local cuisine and experience local flavors for cheap.
Go green
Budget traveling involves a lot of walking as you cannot afford other means of transport. So go green and choose to walk around the places you want to explore. Exploring places by foot is a delight as you have the leisure of time and always get to explore in more detail.
Hop on a train
If you do not enjoy walking, there are other budget-friendly options for you. Almost every part of the world has the presence of trains and buses. So, buy yourself a pass and hop on to either. You get to travel anywhere in that country within a stipulated period using the same pass. These facilities are predominantly in Europe and a few Asian countries.
Travel with your squad
Being a lone wolf is cool, but bringing your pack along also has its benefits. The more number of people you travel with, the lesser the expenses as you’ll share the overall costs.
Save on famous attractions
Strategically plan your visits to tourist spots so that you’ll avail maximum discount. If you’re a student, you can flash your student ID to get discounted entry tickets to many famous attractions. If not, always look upon the time of the day certain places charge lesser and plan your trip accordingly.
Pack light
If you’re traveling by air, it’s always better to travel light so that you can skip the expense on excess baggage
One drink down
If you’re an alcohol person, do not make the mistake of going to a bar in a tourist destination. Bars are highly expensive for tourists on a budget. The liquor store would be the better pick.
Better safe than sorry
Lastly, once you’re all set and out to explore your holiday destination, remember to keep your wallet and other belongings safe to escape any threats of pickpocketing and other con men.
