Tight budget? - Saving tips for your travels in 2024

You see it everywhere, everyone is doing it and somehow everyone seems to be paying for it. All of social media seems to have taken you to the most beautiful places in the world and you want to be a part of it, but your bank balance is holding you back? Don't miss out on the most fascinating places in the world and discover important tips on saving for your trip in 2024 in this article!

Save with group travel

Before we get to the money-saving tips for your own travel planning, you should think about an already organized group trip. Although the price of a group trip can seem intimidating at first, there are many advantages, not just price, Advantages. 

First of all, don't be put off by the price, as it already includes most of the costs for accommodation and meals. These costs are unknown beforehand when you plan a trip yourself, which is why meals in particular are often excluded from the bill. You should also bear in mind that Planning of your trip to the professionals at Triplegend, for example. So you can sit back, relax and enjoy the anticipation.

Group trips also have the advantage that more participants often benefit from group discounts and reduce transportation costs considerably. The Triplegend Guide will also provide you with unusual savings tips directly on site and save you from one or two tourist prices.

Saving tips when booking

If you decide to plan your own trip, please note the following tips when booking.

To save time when searching for the right destination, time period and flight, you should set your browser to incognito mode when planning your trip. This will prevent websites from tracking and analyzing your search queries. All booking portals use this information to track your interest and increase the prices of your searches.

Now that you can plan without worrying about tracking, it is still advisable to travel out of season. Prices are significantly higher in the peak travel season and in most cases the destinations are also wonderful to travel to outside these times.

Flexibility regarding your destination is definitely rewarded when searching for the cheapest flights. If you enter just one departure city, you will be shown various very cheap flights to different destinations.

It is best to change your departure city from time to time, as this mix and match option gives you an even better chance of finding cheap flights. You should bear in mind that higher travel costs may not offset the price savings.

Saving tips for accommodation

Accommodation is usually the most expensive part of the trip, but with a few tips and tricks you can almost completely eliminate it.

Hostels are a well-known tip instead of expensive hotels. Hostels are not only cheaper, but often also more sociable. You save the most money if you share a room with others. This may sound a little unusual for newcomers to hostels, but it's a really nice and fun way to stay. Bear in mind that you will most likely only be in the shared dormitory to sleep. 

If this is not an alternative for you, there is always the option of booking a single room in a hostel. These are more expensive than shared dormitories but still cheaper than a hotel.

If you like to be active and don't mind a little work to lower the price, then you could also consider traveling with Worldpackers, Workaway or WWOOF. You will find a selection of hosts on these platforms who will let you stay with them for free in return for a little work. The work varies from host to host, so you are free to choose which work you enjoy. Domestic helpers, babysitters, receptionists, bartenders, social media assistants or garden and craft workers are particularly in demand. Decide according to your preferences and learn new skills and interests for yourself. 

The accommodation also varies from your own living area or single room to shared dormitories. For the most part, you only have to help out for between two and five hours a day and can get to know the culture of your destination from a completely different perspective.

If you prefer to have your own accommodation, you can also take a look at housesitting. Various hosts offer their house or apartment for you. In return, you take care of your accommodation and look after the house, plants and animals.

In some countries, it is also possible to take on small odd jobs. You can find these either by offering your help in the local community or via platforms such as Craigslist.

Insurance

As a final money-saving tip in preparation, you should look into insurance. International health insurance and theft insurance for your cell phone in particular are valuable investments that will save you unexpectedly high costs and problems during your trip. With these insurances, nothing stands in the way of your adventure trip!

Saving tips during the trip

If you have decided against a group tour with a fixed price, the following tips will make your stay cheaper.

If possible, use public transportation or shared cabs. The costs are significantly lower than cabs or rental cars.

It's best to buy your SIM card locally to save yourself the additional cost of an international SIM card.

Shopping and eating out is not only cheaper, but also more authentic where the locals are. So look for local markets for your shopping. If you want to eat out, ask at your accommodation or at the local market for tips on where the food is good and cheap.

Keep an eye on the currency conversion costs and factor in the fees for withdrawing money from an international ATM. If necessary, check with your bank beforehand and decide on the right option for your trip.

City trips are wonderful, without question, but spending too long in the city often leads to shopping and therefore costs you more money than necessary. Souvenirs are also heavy and take up space in your luggage.

Tourist traps and high prices will also hurt your budget. Check out the city and then travel on to a place where you can experience more beautiful adventures before you leave your money at the mall.

These money-saving tips will give you an adventurous and affordable trip so you can get started right away. Don't wait any longer and explore the beauty of this world now on the next  Adventures with Triplegend!

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