Budget Travel Hacks

No matter how affordable the destination can be, we cannot den y the fact that traveling is expensive. Even if the accommodation is affordable, you still have to shell out huge amounts of money for your airfare. Real wanderlust would not stop traveling even if he has to spend his entire bank account for it. Well, it would be better if we find ways to travel more affordably, right? Well, you can use the hacks mentioned below to make travel as affordable as possible.

·         Purchase the right souvenirs.

Many people spend too much money on souvenirs. We highly recommend that you be wise when buying souvenirs. Of course, you should avoid the overpriced generic souvenirs that you will come across when you visit the popular souvenir shops. Instead, we recommend that you opt for handcrafted souvenirs. Also, you may wish to consider buying some spices as well as vacuum sealed ready to eat food such as jams, hot sauces, fried fruits and many more. When buying souvenirs, we recommend that you negotiate for the price of the souvenir that you wish to buy. Just make sure that haggling is part of the culture of the city you are in. Do your research about this beforehand.

·         Eat street food.

You may think that the most delicious dishes will come from restaurants. You may also think that the only decent establishments to eat at will be restaurants. If you have this mindset, you will surely be spending money more than you should. If you want to have a taste of the local cuisines without spending too much money, we recommend that you opt for street foods instead. If you are worried about the sanitation and safety of the food that they sell, it is best that you be wise in choosing a vendor to buy from. Always buy from vendors with who have a line and always be on the lookout for flies.

·         Avoid hotels.

You may think that only hotels will give you a comfortable stay. For your information, there are much more affordable options out there than hotels. It is recommended that you opt for homestays or the family style and owned guesthouses where you can feel comfortable without having to spend too much money.  Or if you really wish to save money, we recommend that you try couchsurfing . In addition to saving money, you will get to enjoy mingling with the locals too.

You will still have to shell out a few dollars for your trip but this will be a lot better than having to break the bank, right? With these budget travel hacks, you can surely be able to enjoy the benefits of low budget travel. 

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