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Cheap Travel Tips

2017年4月24日 | 2 コメント

With Golden Week coming up, I'm sure a lot of you will go abroad or will want to, but can't afford to. Travel has gotten quite expensive these days with the growing popularity, but it doesn't have to be!! There are ways that you can afford to travel!!

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I travel full time and have learned a lot of different ways to save money and still enjoy travel, and I'd like to share some with you, to maybe help you with your upcoming trips!!

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1. Your fantastic vacation doesn't always have to be abroad!!

Keep in mind that lots of people travel to your home country to see new things and explore. Have you seen everything interesting in your country or even your city??

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2. A country next door is still abroad!!

So, maybe you really, really want to go overseas. Have you visited all of your neighboring countries?? A lot of times, you can find cheaper tickets to countries that are nearby. You don't have to go to the other side of the world to see something new and exciting.

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3. Be your own travel agent!!

Travel agencies charge a lot to plan your trip. You can accomplish the same trip, more to your style and pace on your own, by spending a bit more time researching. There are lots of great travel blogs to help you find out what you want to see and do and a lot of online coupons if you look hard enough. I've found companies that offer as much as 40% off for online bookings in advance. 

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4. Skip the fancy hotels!!

Try a bed and breakfast run by natives to that country for a more authentic experience. There are also sites like Airbnb.com to use, where you can stay in someone's apartment or house for a lot cheaper.

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5. Take advantage of layovers!! 

If your trip is limited to a shorter time, then you might want to pay the extra to skip a layover. But, if you have extra time, a lot of airlines offer lower ticket prices for flights with long layovers or delays. Having a long layover isn't necessarily a bad thing. If it's long enough, you can explore the city a bit while you're waiting for your flight. You can catch up on a good book or download some movies on your device to help pass the time as well. 

I often use Skyscanner.com to find cheaper oversea flights.

Fun Fact: It is cheaper flying into/from Europe through London or Berlin.

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I hope you find these tips helpful!! If you want more tips or advice, I'd be happy to talk with you about your trip during a conversation lesson.

Have a great day!!

Elaina.C :)

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