From time to time there are threads on travel forums about how to afford to travel. People's finances vary, of course, but travelling doesn't always have to be as expensive as you might think. Camping can be a great option, as you can choose to cook and eat meals in your own kitchen rather than in a restaurant. Here are two more tips on how to afford travelling - do you have more?
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Share1. Reduce everyday spending
It is not only income that is important, but above all expenditure. Look at your finances! Have you chosen the cheapest electricity company/insurance company? What is the contract for Internet and TV channels? Can you plan your grocery shopping better or bring a packed lunch to work?
2. Be flexible when booking your trip
It is usually cheaper to book yourself than through a travel agent. By being flexible in your choice of departure date and accepting longer stopover times, you can reduce the price considerably. Maybe you can fly to a nearby destination and then take a bus? Browse travel websites for tips on good budget hotels or find alternative accommodation - coach surfing, home swapping or renting a room, apartment or cabin at a campsite.
Borrow or save?
Borrowing money for a trip is only appropriate if you know you will get the money back soon after you return home. Otherwise, it is always best to avoid borrowing as repayment and interest will be an additional expense in your daily life. Good luck with saving and travelling!
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Beate says:
It's actually fun to read your blog - even though we don't have a motorhome. Lots of wise advice that should be considered even if you don't own a motorhome.
The husband grew up with a motorhome/caravan behind a car and has fond memories of holidays - in England, France, Italy and more.
I myself am so incredibly comfortable (=lat) that I haven't tried it at all actually - but after retirement maybe, who knows. I am not going to freeze my arse off in Sweden for half a year when you can go south - and then a motorhome is close at hand.
Have you been following this blog: http://husbilen-ellen.blogspot.se/ They have been in Europe for about 6 months and have just "landed" in Sweden again.
PS. I have added my very own spring sign to the competition now. DS
01 April 2013 - 21:02
Ditte says:
I can't think of any more tips right now, but my advice is to review what you spend your money on at home. Admittedly, I think you should live a "good life" even at home. But you can certainly cut down on pure consumption. If you cook at home from scratch, you save a lot without thinking about it and thinking about where the money goes is another thought.
Travelling does not have to mean "all inclusive" (God have mercy...) at a charter hotel, but it is exciting to plan your trip based on the budget you have and find cheaper alternatives. A lot of money can be saved on transport and travelling in the low season.
Then I think it helps to have a budget at home so you know where the money goes and also make a preliminary budget for the trip. Borrowing money for either travelling or consumption is probably just biting yourself in the tail...
02 April 2013 - 5:50
admin says:
Beate, thanks for the nice words about our blog! Motorhome today is quite comfortable anyway I would say... and certainly it is a good way to get down in Europe! Great if it happens for you in the future! Thanks for the blog tip, but of course I usually look at their blog. Wonderful to be able to be down in Europe in the winter months. And, great fun that you are in the photo challenge!
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Ditte, of course you want to live a good life at home too. But money easily slips through your fingers without thinking about it... so many times you can probably make small changes that mean a lot in the long run. I think reorganising a budget is also good. And the part about low season is true, often there are quite large price differences in e.g. hotels during high and low season.
02 April 2013 - 7:15