Do you want to travel but are not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place. Sure, budget travel sounds easier said than done, but is it actually possible to travel without breaking the bank?
Yes! It most definitely is possible. Here you will find how to travel without breaking the bank. .
First let’s talk about why travel is important. When you stay in one place, it’s easy to take your ordinary days for granted. You perspective and view on your life stay somewhat the same. But if you travel, it changes the way I think, and perceive the world. And in a sense, it makes you more grateful. From first hand experience, I can tell you the people, cities, and cultures I’ve encountered, have expanded my horizons beyond what words can explain. In my humble opinion, traveling enriches the soul and makes it abundant in adventures that no one can ever take away.
To help you get started below are the sources I’ve used to save money when booking travel.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND TIPS
Like anything else, traveling costs money. Sometimes, traveling costs too much money and for this reason, it is essential to prepare and do research beforehand. Before I book any vacation, I investigate and explore the choices available. It is the one thing that has helped keep my pocketbook happy. The brands recommended, I’ve personally used and continue to use to this day.
*By the way, before you book your next trip, I recommend downloading the free apps and signing up for newsletters (especially from the airline companies). Being able to book a hotel or flight right from your phone is extremely convenient, and newsletters make it easy to stay informed on upcoming flight prices.
HOTELS
Airbnb. It is like a hotel, but different. Hosts list their rooms, houses, or property for rent, so you’re staying in someone’s home or rental property. In comparison to a hotel, it’s cheaper, homier and much more convenient. A lot of rentals have kitchens and backyards, something you don’t get in a hotel. If traveling with a group and you need multiple rooms, the cost per person is significantly cheaper. On HGTV they call it “more bang for your buck”. The app makes it convenient to book right from your phone. Get a $40 voucher from me to go towards your first Airbnb adventure.
Bonus: If you’re looking to make extra cash, you can list an open room in your house for rent through Airbnb. It is an easy way to bring in additional income.
Expedia. A great website to find hotel and flight deals (and even car rentals). In my research, I always compare prices. Expedia is a great tool for price comparison. The best part is their free App because it sends real-time updates for an upcoming trip. The Expedia app saved the day more than once for me.
Trip Advisor. A must have. Before booking any trip I always, always always, read the reviews on this site. The reviews are reliable and help me make the final decision. The hotel prices are also competitive and comparable.
Booking.com. A site like Expedia, where you can book a hotel, flight and car all in one place. I am giving you a 15 Euro reward towards your booking on behalf of booking.com.
Hotels.com A website where you can book hotels, flights and vacation packages. I’ve found some great hotel deals on here.
FLIGHTS
Skyscanner. A site with competitive flight prices. Useful to compare flights’ prices and find good deals. They also have hotels and car rentals. This is the first website I check for flights.
CheapAir.com Offers affordable airline prices and have excellent customer service.
Airfarewatchdog. A site to find great flight and hotel bargains. I’ve seen great flight prices on this site and have only great things to say about it.
CAR TRANSPORTATION
Uber. Like Airbnb, Uber is a transportation system by people like you and me who want to make some extra cash. Get $5 off each of your first four rides from me. Yay!
Budget. You’ve heard of this car rental company. We used them on our trip to Breckenridge Colorado and had no problems.
Fox Rent A Car. Another car rental company we’ve used and liked. They are worldwide too.
MY ADVICE TO EVERYONE
“Travel! The world is a beautiful and wonderful place. Go out there. Explore. Talk to the locals. Get lost! Be brave. Grow wiser. Become so rich with experiences that will profoundly and permanently change the way you view and live life!” -By yours truly.
Discovering who we are and what drives our heart in this life is a vital part of our existence. Traveling will unlock versions of you, you didn’t know existed. I hope you’re able to use these resources to book your next trip and save some money.
Tell me about your latest vacation or trip? Where did you go and what did you do to save money?
As always, stay safe. Thank you so much for reading! And remember to share with your travel partner in crime.
Thank you for reading!
With love and gratitude,
