Traveling on a shoestring? Five tips for thrifty travelers

Traveling costs a lot, but it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t do it. All of us want the benefits of traveling--culture, experience, memories--but we also wish for it not to hurt our pockets. Since it is a non-negotiable to pay hefty on airfare, we should have ways to save on other essentials.

For every one of us who will travel on a shoestring budget, here are some tips:

1. Check the quality of water

Bottled water costs a lot. Make sure to check the quality of water in the place you’ll visit. Ask locals about it. This way, you can maximize on tap water and available water fountains. This action will also lead to lesser waste.

2. Buy train and bus ticket bundles

Depending on your must-visits, you should check if you’ll be riding trains and buses numerous times a day. In this case, buy transportation system bundles. This will provide you with unlimited train and bus rides good enough for a few days.

3. Walk

There is no way to know a place better than walking. Not only is this a form of exercise to burn the local cuisine calories; this will also make you do the way locals do. Walking can bring you closer to a place’s culture and the everyday lives of those who live there.

4. Avail free passes

Parks and museums often have free access on specific days, and sometimes, for good! Strategize your schedule to make room for these free accesses. Parks and museums provide people with a quick overview of what the place values and regard as crucial to its history and culture.

5. Save up on accommodation

You can ask a friend for a short stay, do couch surfing, or go cheap with accommodation. There is no need for fancy hotels. Your accommodation should be good enough for sleeping and cleaning up. After all, people must travel to explore and not to stay indoors.

Hope these tips will help you save more on your next trip, and have more for another!