BACKPACKING round the WORLD can be a very EXPENSIVE endeavour if not PLANNED and BUDGETED properly. But one you learn these TIPS and TRICKS your MONEY will spread further allowing you to TRAVEL for longer and see more TOURIST ATTRACTIONS.
I've BACKPACKED all over SOUTH EAST ASIA and SOUTH AMERICA for almost 10 YEARS. When I first started my ADVENTURES I was very green and over spent in so many areas but over the years I learned lots of tips and tricks which helped save me THOUSANDS of DOLLARS over the past ten years. Now here is my TOP TEN LIST of the best ways to save MONEY whilst on a backpacking HOLIDAY.
NOTE: While these tips are based on my experience of backpacking through South East Asia and South America, I am sure they can be added to most other locations in the world.
Tip Number 1: Do a BUDGET and establish how much you can afford to spend per day, do RESEARCH in advance and find out exactly how much things cost in your desired location. Keep a NOTE of your daily expenditures per day.
Tip Number 2: Book you FLIGHTS months in advance. The price will be significantly lower than if you leave it till the last minute. Of course there may be last minute deals but do you really want to take the risk that your flight is not cheaper. Be smart, book ahead.
Tip Number 3: Buy a LOCAL SIM CARD as soon as you arrive at your final DESTINATION. Your MOBILE carrier will charge you a lot of money for using your phone in another country. Save MONEY and buy a local sim card for 4 - 5 dollars. It will be cheaper in the long run.
Tip Number 4: Using your BANK CARD in another COUNTRY can be very expensive, you will be CHARGED usage fee, could be 20 - 30 dollars per transaction. Find an INTERNATIONAL ATM, these will not charge you a fee. Take advantage of the situation and remove as much money as possible, your next location may not have an international ATM and charge you a FEE.
Tip Number 5: My number one piece of advice when it comes to BOOKING your accommodation is locate the BACKPACKER area within the city you are staying in, most MAJOR CITIES will have them. You can easily use an APP to book but my HOT TIP is just turn up in person, easier to NEGOTIAGET and you might get a better DEAL than what is online.
Tip Number 6: Travel with FRIENDS if possible. SOLO BACKPACKING is more expensive than traveling in a GROUP. If you are by yourself you have to pay everything, if you are with friends you will share the cost. SIMPLE.
Tip Number 7: Don't book a TOUR through your HOSTEL or GUESTHOUSE. TRAVEL AGENTS or TOUR AGENCYS sell a tour at a fixed PRICE, a hostel or guesthouse will sub contract that tour and then add a COMMISION. Be smart, book the tour yourself at a tour shop, it will be cheaper.
Tip Number 8: HIGH SEASON will have the best WEATHER but there will be more TOURISTS and the prices wilL be higher. Travel in LOW SEASON, less tourists and everything is much CHEAPER.
Tip Number 9: If you are struggling with your BUDGET just get a JOB for a short period of time. You will save a heap of MONEY plus it will look good on your C.V. Popular jobs for backpackers are teaching ENGLISH and WORKING in a hostel or BAR.
Tip Number 10: Don't blow your daily budget on eating PIZZA three times a day. Eat local FOOD at MARKETS or STREET FOOD. You will save a heap of MONEY plus it is a CULTURAL EXPERIENCE.
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