So you never got to take that gap year when
you were fresh out of high school, but now you’re older and you’ve saved up
some cash to treat yourself to an amazing travel adventure.
The big question is; how exactly are you
going to travel without breaking the budget when you can’t sleep in hostel
rooms or rely on being a student abroad?
Here’s how…
Research – Planning a head is also a good
idea. By doing your research beforehand you can get the best deals and find
places that offer grown-up activities.
Destination – When it comes to picking a
destination, you should choose a place where your money will go further. No,
that doesn’t mean you have to avoid expensive destinations entirely, but a week
somewhere may be the same cost as spending a month somewhere else.
Budget – Try and plan out a budget of how
much you can spend each day. You may want to spend more on luxury accommodation,
but that means a shorter trip. Or spend less and stay for longer. It all
depends on your priorities.
Bargain – You may be able to negotiate the
price of your stay in a hotel or a hostel, especially if you look like a
responsible older traveller.
The Longer Route – Always remember that
slow transportation is usually cheap transportation. But also remember that
trains and buses can allow you to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Cook – It can be really fun to go from
restaurant to restaurant, but this is one way to spend all your money fast. If
you are staying in one place for most of your holiday then aim to cook a few
meals yourself.
Know when to spoil yourself – You’re a
grown-up now so you have the means as well as the sense to know when to
splurge!
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