How to save money for travelling?

  Traveling around the world? Spend your holidays somewhere on the beach under the scorching sun or go on a bus tour of European cities? It sounds tempting, but unfortunately, it is not possible without a material component. Money is needed to buy tickets, pay for your accommodation and a cultural program. Clearly defined purposes, saving some money and positive motivation help to implement holidays plans. There are some tips and tricks that might be interesting for traveling and other nice things.

1. Set achievable goals

  You can dream of traveling around the world, but it’s much more realistic to buy a ticket to Paris, to go on a weekend to Prague or to the neighboring region of Russia. Realistic goals make their achievement easier and faster.

2.  Research travel options using different modes of transport

  Emma Lunn in her article “How to save money ontravel and commuting” suggests to do some research about travel options in the place of your destination using different types of transport. It is quite logical to find information about transport prices before your journey and buy a tickets in advance to be prepared for different circumstances.

3. Calculate your budget

  It sounds trivially but plenty of people skip that step during the preparation for travelling. Find out how much air tickets, a hotel cost, add to this the amount for food, excursions, lay 5-10% on additional costs and souvenirs. Do not forget about the fees on the road: the purchase of seasonal clothing, tanning products, a new suitcase.

4. Find a motivation for saving money

  Few people like to save and save, especially when the cherished goal is not so close. Make sure that you are surrounded and motivated by the atmosphere of travel. It can be colorful pictures of the chosen vacation spot in the house, or the wallpaper on your computer. Even a small trinket with the Eiffel Tower can cheer you up and motivate for saving money.

How to save some extra money:

1)    Plan your travels yourself.

2)    Do not use travelling agency’s services.

3)    Stay in apartments instead of hotels

4)    Travel in the off-season.

5)    Buy things at sales.

Last but not least thing to remember, if you make travel your priority it will be easier for you to raise the money for the journey of your dream!

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2017/sep/27/how-to-save-money-on-travel-and-commuting (Accessed: 27.09.17))