How to Travel the World on a Budget - Lexie Limitless
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Date: 2022-03-12
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There are also services that will email alerts when flights out of your selected airport to various destinations around the world have dropped to very low prices. Sometimes these are mistake fares, and they have to be booked right away, so it requires some quick decision making, and the ability to then get the time off work. I just lucked into a great deal to Italy. 4 days after I booked the exact same flight was twice as much! (though I used points for a FREE flight. For lodging, though, I personally have no desire to stay in a hostel! I have a hard enough time sleeping with others in the room, let alone complete strangers! I'm an introvert and I like my privacy, so to me it's worth paying more for a hotel room, even if that means a bit less travel. Sleeping in your car is another option (they make backseat air mattresses, and I did this for an entire week in Oregon last summer!
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There are also services that will email alerts when flights out of your selected airport to various destinations around the world have dropped to very low prices. Sometimes these are mistake fares, and they have to be booked right away, so it requires some quick decision making, and the ability to then get the time off work. I just lucked into a great deal to Italy. 4 days after I booked the exact same flight was twice as much! (though I used points for a FREE flight. For lodging, though, I personally have no desire to stay in a hostel! I have a hard enough time sleeping with others in the room, let alone complete strangers! I'm an introvert and I like my privacy, so to me it's worth paying more for a hotel room, even if that means a bit less travel. Sleeping in your car is another option (they make backseat air mattresses, and I did this for an entire week in Oregon last summer!
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Grant
Although most of what you say is priceless advice there are two I disagree with. First, booking one week or less can result in very expensive plane tickets. I like booking months in advance as all the offerings are available at low rates (this also gives me lots of time to do research. Second, I have tried a few credit cards to get reward points and they are not worth it if you carry a balance (which most of us do. I would recommend getting low-interest cards with reward points. The points will be less, but so will the interest charges.
The point I would add - play around with flight days. Going on a different day can either/or give you a shorter duration flying day (fewer connections) or a different airline that is less expensive.
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Although most of what you say is priceless advice there are two I disagree with. First, booking one week or less can result in very expensive plane tickets. I like booking months in advance as all the offerings are available at low rates (this also gives me lots of time to do research. Second, I have tried a few credit cards to get reward points and they are not worth it if you carry a balance (which most of us do. I would recommend getting low-interest cards with reward points. The points will be less, but so will the interest charges.
The point I would add - play around with flight days. Going on a different day can either/or give you a shorter duration flying day (fewer connections) or a different airline that is less expensive.
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Meif
All those tips are great, but I'm still missing Couchsurfing on that list. Because you can hardly find cheaper accommodation than that AND you can hardly come closer to the people. Of course (actually I don't know but I think so) it is not available or at least not allowed in every country, but in many countries it is possible. I haven't travelled that much in my life yet, but most of the times I did it did involve couchsurfing, too. Also, I can recommend couchsurfing as a way of having the world at home when you're unable to travel yourself.
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All those tips are great, but I'm still missing Couchsurfing on that list. Because you can hardly find cheaper accommodation than that AND you can hardly come closer to the people. Of course (actually I don't know but I think so) it is not available or at least not allowed in every country, but in many countries it is possible. I haven't travelled that much in my life yet, but most of the times I did it did involve couchsurfing, too. Also, I can recommend couchsurfing as a way of having the world at home when you're unable to travel yourself.
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anonymous
3: 50 sorry but that is just wrong. Flying within europe, USA, and canada is the cheapest solution.
Everyone thinks about training around for a eurotrip but take a look on omio or trainline and see how expensive it actually is. It's a scam really. Flying typically can get you somewhere in half the time and half the price.
Trains are just more convenient since they are at the centre and generally more accessible but you pay a sh-- ton for it
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3: 50 sorry but that is just wrong. Flying within europe, USA, and canada is the cheapest solution.
Everyone thinks about training around for a eurotrip but take a look on omio or trainline and see how expensive it actually is. It's a scam really. Flying typically can get you somewhere in half the time and half the price.
Trains are just more convenient since they are at the centre and generally more accessible but you pay a sh-- ton for it
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Amanda
See this is hard to do as a poor college student with a poor family. All the money I-ve saved up has to go to bills and an apartment. I don-t have the luxury of just using that money to travel the world --. I wanted to use my money I saved after I graduated to go to japan but that plan is on hold given I have to be an adult and use it for living expenses
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See this is hard to do as a poor college student with a poor family. All the money I-ve saved up has to go to bills and an apartment. I don-t have the luxury of just using that money to travel the world --. I wanted to use my money I saved after I graduated to go to japan but that plan is on hold given I have to be an adult and use it for living expenses
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Amanda
See this is hard to do as a poor college student. All the money I-ve saved up has to go to bills and an apartment. I don-t have the luxury of just using that money to travel the world --. I wanted to use my money I saved after I graduated to go to japan but that plan is on hold given I have to be an adult and use it for living expenses
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See this is hard to do as a poor college student. All the money I-ve saved up has to go to bills and an apartment. I don-t have the luxury of just using that money to travel the world --. I wanted to use my money I saved after I graduated to go to japan but that plan is on hold given I have to be an adult and use it for living expenses
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Ryan
I've been a digital nomad for 2 years now. I'd also add: carrying meal containers and doing meal prep is huge: -$50 per week for all meals. The other is avoid touristy experiences and live like a local enjoying small cheap frequent more local pleasures such as unique appetizers, drinks, classes, etc. Happy travels!
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I've been a digital nomad for 2 years now. I'd also add: carrying meal containers and doing meal prep is huge: -$50 per week for all meals. The other is avoid touristy experiences and live like a local enjoying small cheap frequent more local pleasures such as unique appetizers, drinks, classes, etc. Happy travels!
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Gabriel
Hospitality exchange in general certainly should be considered when speaking about cheap travel! Including sites as BeWelcome or TrustRoots, and not only Couchsurfing which is not free anymore (though I guess it's still good value for money. Curious to know if Lexie ever tried it?
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Hospitality exchange in general certainly should be considered when speaking about cheap travel! Including sites as BeWelcome or TrustRoots, and not only Couchsurfing which is not free anymore (though I guess it's still good value for money. Curious to know if Lexie ever tried it?
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Mr
Very good information! DO avoid AirBnB! Two experiences with them turned me into a hotel lodger as well: one cancellation while I was actually en route and then one attempt at a $300 cleaning fee on a $500 stay. Stick to hotels!
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Very good information! DO avoid AirBnB! Two experiences with them turned me into a hotel lodger as well: one cancellation while I was actually en route and then one attempt at a $300 cleaning fee on a $500 stay. Stick to hotels!
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Travel
Hello we hope you are well. thank you so much for all the tips and tricks you have shared with us. we have written then down. and will take notice when we are away next
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Hello we hope you are well. thank you so much for all the tips and tricks you have shared with us. we have written then down. and will take notice when we are away next
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