Sure, we have all sorts of cheap airlines and affordable accommodation available all over the world which make traveling not an extreme luxury anymore. However, if you’re a broke traveler always lacking a few bucks, these tips will allow you to travel while keeping your wallet hefty. Essentially, these money-saving hacks will let you have your cake and eat it too while you explore the world! Take a look. Don’t forget, anyone can have money problems – even medical professionals. This may come as a surprise to some, but they can struggle from time to time like the rest of us too. Money Matters for Physicians and, if you’re in the medical profession and are looking for advice, there’s some great information to be found online.
Know how and when to book flights
When looking for your plane tickets, you always want to find the cheapest price, so you spend hours and days browsing various websites. However, when your browser is tracking your every move, it can be hard to hide your interest and get the best deals. Instead, open an incognito window that prevents tracking and you’ll get all the cheapest prices. Additionally, pay attention to time and date. Statistically, the best time to book your flight is somewhere between four months and three weeks before your departure. Also, if you have time on the weekend, try to book your flight then. According to Airlines Reporting Corporation, your flight can be more than 30% cheaper on Sundays!
Save money by cooking
If your accommodation has a kitchen, you have a great way of saving money at your disposal. Sure, eating out will provide you with amazing opportunities to experience local flavors, but limit those expenses to one or two restaurants per week. The rest of your stay, you can visit local grocery shops and farmer’s markets and buy all sorts of local produce perfect for quick and tasty meals. If you’re set on eating out, you can consult various foodie websites and get great and affordable recommendations. Eating at food stalls and hawker centers can also be an affordable option if you don’t have access to a kitchen.
Score free luggage
If you love to travel, but hate investing in luggage or paying for luggage check-in, here’s an idea. You can find a credit card with free luggage that will not only provide you with a practical way to conduct purchases when traveling, but also award you with free luggage promotions or free checked bags on your flight. And that’s not all! If you choose the right credit card, you can also score discounts on fuel. This will come in handy for all of us that love traveling by car.
Try house-sitting
If you can’t afford overpriced accommodation at your destination, you can always look out for someone else’s house while they are away. There are various house-sitting websites where you can watch people’s homes in exchange for a free stay. This allows you to stay in amazing accommodation while only being obliged to receive mail, keep the house safe and clean, water plants and walk pets (if they have them). This will provide you with a much more intimate experience of your destination and save you a lot of money on accommodation and food (many people leave a full fridge and allow house sitters to use the kitchen). Another thing you can do is apply for house-swap-that’s also a great idea.
Take a free walking tour
There’s no better way to get to know your destination than by taking a walk next to its all most famous sites. So, make sure to find a free guide and join a leisurely walking tour. These can be found in most major European cities, but are also getting popular in Asia, Australia, South America and North America. You can get information about these tours at local tourist info offices or your hotel and hostel or just try Googling keywords like “free walking tours in X”. Just remember to leave a little tip for your helpful guide-it won’t set you back too much.
All in all, traveling is not the most affordable hobby, but if you know a few tricks, you can see the world without spending too much of your hard-earned money. So, go out there with these tips up your sleeve and explore all your favorite destinations.
This article is so useful. I would have never guessed house sitting for someone. That is a great idea. I have never personally house sat for anyone, but have babysat and taken care of people’s pets in the past. Great blog.
The more money you save, the more you can afford to travel. These travel tips are greatly appreciated.
These things can make such a difference – booking flights at the right time, cooking meals. It just means that you can spend more and save it on more travelling!
These are some great tips! I’m in a Facebook group for women activists in my country and we often swap apartments for the weekend with the other ladies. It’s a small group of trusted women, so it’s always a huge hit. 🙂 I’ve traveled many cities this way!
I never thought before about house sitting. It is a wonderful idea
You have some good tips!
I have never thought of taking the free walkingtours, I have seen them but never participated 🙂
Hhhhmmmm….house-sitting is a cool idea! I love it. I think I will try it next time I am away on a trip.
Lovely tips, I never manage it but I know booking flights at the right time makes a huge difference
Traveling can definitely be expensive. I am always looking for ways to save money!
Those are all great money saving hacks. I can’t wait to travel so I can use them! haha
I guessed house sitting for someone years ago. These are fabulous ideas, I wished I knew then.
These are great tips for saving money when traveling! I know I should cook when we travel but I get too lazy LOL. Good post!
There are some really good tips and hints here for sure. Cooking at home is always a big money saver for sure xx
I love this post! I don’t travel often but when I do, I’m definitely a bargain Hunter. Great idea about browsing incognito. I’m definitely going to remember these tips.
I like the house sitting concept. There should be a app or a site were you can find this houses
Booking flights is where I always struggle. Thank you for these good tips!
My favorite way to save is definitely cooking at home! When you eat out all the time it eats your money!
thank you for sharing these helpful tips! would love to use these on my next travel..
I didn’t knew about the free luggage credit cards that is new to me.
Those are all important tips to keep in mind. I’m always up for finding ways to lessen my travel expenses.
I never tried house sitting before but willing to try it out some time. These are such great tips, thanks for sharing!
wow never heard of house sitting! I will surely look into that next time
It is definitely possible to travel on a budget. These are some great ideas! Thanks for sharing.
This is very useful for every traveler. For a traveler like me who would always travel for more than 2 weeks, I really need to stretch my peso so I can visit more places.