How to Budget Travel

Welcome to How to Budget Travel

We're here to help you travel on the cheap. Whether you are trying to find a low cost flight, affordable accommodation or you are looking for some general strategies to save money, you've come to the right place.

Spending Less than $200 During a Month of Travel

I know many people who have taken round-the-world trips with a $50 a day budget. This adds up to $1500 a month. That is a realistic number. You should plan for that number or perhaps a bit higher to be on the safe side. But you should also know that you can do it for [...]

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Making a Cruise Affordable

A cruise is often considered decidedly out of bounds for the budget traveler. While it’s true that a cruise can end up being more expensive than many other vacations, there are many things you can do to minimize the costs. In some cases, you may find that you can actually spend less money on a [...]

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Budget Travel in the United States

America is often lumped in with Western Europe as a destination that is off limits to budget travelers. This should not be the case. If done right, the US can actually be a very affordable place to travel. As always, this requires a bit of flexbility and sometimes, creativity, on the part of the traveler. [...]

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Money Saving Tips for your Next Golf Trip to Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach is one of the post popular vacation destinations in the United States. Situated ideally on the coast of South Carolina, Myrtle Beach enjoys pleasant weather year round. This is one reason why it has become a renowned golfing destination. Golf courses, however, can quickly put a dent in your wallet. This guide will [...]

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Are Round-the-World (RTW) Plane Tickets Worth it?

World travelers have all sorts of opinions when it comes to buying a round-the-world (RTW) plane ticket. Some consider the tickets to be convenient and money-saving, while others view them as an expensive burden that can suffocate travel plans. In this post we will take a look at whether these tickets are worth it from [...]

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Why you Should Consider Taking a Camping Trip

Some people consider a camping trip to be a cop out. On paper, it doesn’t look as exotic as a trip to Europe or the Caribbean, and many people cringe at the idea of “roughing it.” But camping has many dimensions and there are a variety of options for anyone wanting to take a trip [...]

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How Traveling with a Smartphone Can Save you Money

One aspect of travel that appeals to many people is the ability to detach from normal routines and obligations. The possibility of spending a week or several without a phone is attractive for the same reason. At the same time, a phone, specifically a smartphone, can come in handy on your travels in more ways [...]

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Money Saving Tips for your Next Holiday

In the current economic climate, there are many people looking for ways to save money on their next holiday. Here are some tips to reduce the cost of a holiday whilst still making sure you have an enjoyable trip. Travel Insurance It’s always a good idea to shop around when it comes to your travel [...]

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Peru Budget Travel Guide

Home to Machu Picchu, beautiful coast, arid desert and yes, even rainforests, Peru ends up on travelers’ itineraries for a variety of reasons. Many people assume that it is one of the world’s cheaper countries to travel, but is that really the case? Lima, Peru’s capital, has been consistently listed as one of the most [...]

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