[Amelia]

All of us dream of visiting interesting places. With a little forethought and some flexibility, you can reach your
favorite destinations without breaking the bank. There are a lot tricks and tips for Budget Traveling. Lets share useful information and discuss!

[Mary]

Here are some simple tips on how to save money on summer travel:


Travel Within Your Own State
Your state’s local tourism website is a great place to get ideas for nearby vacation spots, many of which you’ve probably never thought about. Tourism websites often categorize ideas by theme—family fun, romantic adventures, sport adventures, etc.—making it easy for you to find a trip that suits your lifestyle and doesn’t require a pricey plane ticket. Plus, a lot of local businesses advertise on these sites, including hotels, restaurants, and more, so they’re great planning tools for tight budgets.

Be a ‘Contrarian’
Everybody wants to go to the beach during summer months. As a result beaches and hotels are not only packed, but they’re charging the highest prices. Think about where people don’t typically go—ski resorts, mountain resorts, etc. From New Hampshire to Utah to California, wherever there’s a mountain, wherever there’s a ski industry, those hotels offer their lowest prices during summer months.

Research Even the “Rich-Sounding” Places
One of my favorite vacation spots is Santa Barbara. It has a reputation as being very expensive, and yet I found it quite the opposite. You can find hotels in the downtown area that offer rooms for about $200 per night. You can spend your time hiking the mountains, paddle boarding (about $10/hour), or laying on the beautiful beach. It’s not always easy to find a reasonable airfare, but once you land in Santa Barbara, you can enjoy an excellent vacation without spending much money at all.

Don’t Think of Travel as a Luxury
Travel marks a fresh beginning. It’s a new start and something we all need, not a luxury.

Pack Light—Literally
Bypass luggage fees by taking advantage of light, summer clothing. My main packing rule: All of my clothes have to get along, meaning everything has to match, whether it’s pants, shirts, skirts, or dresses so I can pair anything together. I use accessories to change the outfit, making it more upscale for a nice dinner or more casual if I’m just walking around. Belts and scarves are both suitcase essentials—there’s nothing like a scarf to make even a t-shirt acceptable at a nice restaurant.

Step Outside—Even If It’s Just for a Day
If you have a budget to think about—and who doesn’t?—look to your national parks. Many people only think of national parks when planning a big trip like going to the Grand Canyon, but it’s easy to take a road trip or even a day trip to a national park. With 394 options, one is closer than you think.

[Mona]

One of the best ways is to get a job that requires you to travel around the world. Not necessarily the easiest one, though.

[Lilith]

So, what about coachsurfing?

For those who doesn't know: "CouchSurfing is an international non-profit network that connects travelers with locals in over 230 countries and territories around the world. Since 2004, members have been using our system to come together for cultural exchange, friendship, and learning experiences. Today, over a million people who might otherwise never meet are able to share hospitality and cultural understanding". In other words, you register on this site, then you welcome people coming from different parts of the world. They live in your house for free. The same thing you can do in your turn: travel to some place, find a person living there via this social network and ask him or her to host you.

Is anybody had such kind of experience? Is it save enough?