Of course, the experience is worth much more than the money. But, whatever one may say, traveling is a very expensive pleasure now. But there are some tips to help you save smart.
Stay incognito
Prices for the same flights may fluctuate, but it has been noticed that sites that “remember” you will show a higher ticket price next time than the previous one. To prevent this from happening, clear your cache and use incognito tabs.
Look for "yours"
Sharing a home or dining out can save you a lot of money. Look for like-minded people and use services such as Airbnb (rental housing), Couchsurfing (the ability to spend a night or two for free with someone from the local) or EatWith (joint dinners).
Student discounts
If you are a full-time student, you can get an ISIC card, which offers over forty thousand discounts on completely different goods around the world, from tickets to visiting an art gallery. If you are between 13 and 26 but are not a student, you can apply for an IYTC card offering similar benefits.
Use social media
Subscribe to the companies whose services you use. This will help you to quickly track information about bonuses and discounts. Also look for entries by tags #TravelDeals, #TTOT, #TNI, #TravelTuesday, #BeachThursday, and #FriFotos.
Plan ahead
By planning your trip in detail in advance, you have a better chance of getting the service you are interested in for a promotion with a good discount. Make a list of the companies you plan to contact, and from time to time keep track of new offers on their website.
Eat in the same place as the locals
Make friends with the local people. Find out which places they usually go to and eat there too. This will help you save money on food and eat well at the same time. It just so happened that in some establishments, prices are inflated by the influx of tourists. And eating in the same places where the locals eat will allow you to plunge into the atmosphere of the country and fully experience its spirit and culture.
Collect information
Take the time to study several forums of avid travelers (for example, Vinsky's forum), install special applications with travel tips on your phone, or even contact a travel agency with a request to send you all interesting offers in your chosen direction.
Travel light
Traveling light will not only save you a lot of time (for example, you will not need to queue up for luggage if you only have hand luggage), but also will save you a lot of money on the services of porter, porters, bellhop. In addition, this way you will insure yourself against most emergency situations that may happen to your luggage.
Use cards
Agree, carrying a credit card with you is safer than cash. Plus, it will save you money on currency exchange. Also use discount cards if you have them.
Hotel reservation
Experienced travelers are advised to book a hotel 21 days before the check-in date, preferably on the night from Sunday to Monday and be sure to confirm the reservation by phone.
