Whatever corner of the globe you are intending to go to, budget travelling is something that will usually require quite a bit of planning so that you can get the most experience and enjoyment out of the money you have available.
By not going to all of the best hotels and getting pampered by the dedicated staff there, you can often find that you will get more of a feel for a country and the region of that country you’re visiting; in short you will get more contact with the people of that area because you are on budget travelling.
Planning Ahead
In order to get the absolute most out of your journey for your money, it is important to have a firm plan about what you intend to do during your trip, and finding out what is the least expensive way to do the things that you’re actually looking to do. Planning ahead is your most important tool in budget travelling.
Depending on the type of trip that you are planning, the sort of research you will be doing can vary greatly. For many people who are budget travelling, they will often be on a holiday which isn’t just going to one destination, but will actually involve an exploration of a certain country or area.
In this instance, one of the best areas to actually save money is to look at how you will be going from place to place. And by researching the different options, such as coach and bus travel, train links and domestic flights, you can find the cheapest way to move about.
However, if your budget travelling takes the form of a trip to one destination, and then exploring that town or city and the area around it, you can research about the sort of things that you will be able to do in that area, and especially to look at places you can visit for free, or at least for a minimum of expenditure.
Using Guidebooks And Online Guides
One of the main expenditures that you will come across in booking a trip will be that of accommodation. So looking around to find the best deals and using review sites to find the best budget travelling accommodation is a very valuable tool. Of course, it is best to find a number of sources for reviews if you can, as these sites have been known to have their reviews subverted by hotel owners and managers.
Another aspect of budget travelling is to make the most of the guidebooks such as Rough Guide and Lonely Planet, which will often be able to give you advice on which hostels and hotels are best for budget travelling and what you will get for your money.
Conclusion
Budget travelling is certainly not for everyone, and especially on an extended trip a little luxury can go a long way, but by putting in the research beforehand, you can often make your money stretch just as far.
However, don’t be fooled into believing that budget travelling means you have to go for the lowest priced option every time, you may often find that for a few coins more, the step up in quality can be dramatic, so be sure to find the right balance for you, and you can get the very most out of your trip.
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