We all love making bucket lists, traveling, exploring new places and accomplishing at least one destination off our list. Traveling is certainly the best kind of hobby, it is more of like a passion which gives adventure to our soul, makes us learn certain things, expands our knowledge and even know ourselves better. One should at least plan a trip every year. Is it easy? Absolutely not. We need money. We need money for almost every need and a bit more for traveling. A lot of people I have met save some of their earnings for their traveling adventures there’s always some or other problem while actually planning things out. You can still make your journey an affordable one by simply being smart while traveling. Here are some tips:
1. Don’t book hastily:
The foremost thing that comes to our mind after deciding on a trip is indeed travel and hotel booking. A lot of times we take such huge decisions in a haste and end up falling for the wrong one. What you should do is research well. Talk to your friends who have been to the city, they will definitely give you some ideas or suggest you some affordable place.
2. Don’t get lured into rooms:
Yes, I know, we all want a good place to stay. But tell me one thing, how much time are you actually going to spend in your room? Choose a room that is affordable as well as decent for you rather than opting for luxurious one. The hotel wants to earn but you can act smart too.
3. Stay outside a city:
Often the charges in prime locations are quite high. There’s a chance for you to hardly find a budget friendly range. No need to fret. There’s always a plan B. Stay outside a city, it will also give you some peace and a room of your choice.
4. Create a budget and follow it:
Apart from the staying issue, the foremost thing you should definitely do is create a budget. Create your plans and stick to them. Don’t get lured into other things. Yes, you can cut some slack, the plan should not be too stringent but follow it as much possible.
5. Go off season:
You can find myriad cheaper options if you plan a trip off season. The plane tickets are going to be low, the staying would be easy and you will actually be able to enjoy.
Saving money is not a big deal. You just have to control yourself, put some rules and follow them.