10 Motivational Quotes for the Low Budget Traveler

The millennial way is all about experiences–and that includes weddings! And as it turns out, more and more millennial’s are getting married later in life when they already have every kitchen gadget, tableware set and piece of bedding they need. Honeymoon registries have become a popular alternative to traditional registries (because who needs a blender when you can go to Hawaii?). In addition, many couples are also choosing to link their honeymoon destination with a charitable experience. Technology and social media have made it possible to politely ask your guests for cash that will go toward your honeymoon, especially if…

We were lucky enough to be able to interview one of our most successful campaigners, Amy Abrigo. Amy isn’t only successful because she reached her FundMyTravel goal once, she has actually created and reached her goal for 3 different campaigns using the FundMyTravel platform! Her 4th campaign has only been live for a month and is already 82% funded, which you can view and donate to Fly Amy to the Abbey Theatre in Ireland.  Amy caught our eye because of her story, the great campaigns she has ran, and her motivation to reach her goal. Read her interview below and…

In the past, it was possible for travelers to save on flights by flying out on Tuesdays or switching to smaller airports. With changing airline pricing methods, it’s now more difficult for travelers to save on flight tickets using the same traditional methods. I have been traveling to global tourist destinations for years and have used multiple tricks to cut cost on flights. If you are a budget traveler and traveling with cheap flight tickets is all you want, then you’re sure to love what I have to share with you through my experience as a traveler. Manic Mondays Most…

Sometimes the most difficult part of the fundraising process is saying thank you. How do you do it? A song? A crocheted scarf? Maybe you’re not too fond of your singing-voice, but your crochet-skills are on-point. Maybe you like paint and want to create portraits of all your donors. Or maybe you simply want to say thanks in person over a nice dinner. There are numerous ways to thank donors, and the style is up to you! No matter what you think would work best, be sure to say thank you somehow. Sure, a donation is a no-strings-attached way to…

Your backpack is packed. Your budget is set. Your mom has told you repeatedly to remember to stay in touch. And you’re filled with nervous anticipation for your first solo trip! Maybe your friends were busy, completely broke, or simply not interested in traveling. Or maybe a solo adventure has always been something you’ve dreamed of and you finally worked up the courage to do it. Whatever the reason, you’re about to take off on what is bound to be a life-changing adventure! If you’ve never traveled solo before, here are a few things I wish I’d known before I…

We know eating healthy, exercising regularly, and relieving stress is good for us. But did you know travel may be just as beneficial? Traveling is exciting and pushes us outside our comfort zones into new cultures and experiences. It is also said to enhance creativity, relieve stress, and boost mental health. Now imagine gaining all the many benefits of traveling while also making a positive impact on the world. Could you take your vacations and travel plans and use them to help save the planet? There are plenty of people already using travel as a gateway to helping animals and…

Raising money in the modern age is a lot simpler than finding investors or getting a loan from the bank.  All you need is an account on a crowdfunding site and a good story, and if you’re lucky, the funds will start pouring in. It’s become a popular way to fund trips across the country and around the world. It’s also an old trend — just look at Christopher Columbus’ 7 Tips On How To Crowdfund Your Travels, who crowdfunded his way across the Atlantic Ocean. If you’ve managed to successfully crowdfund your latest trip, what is the next step?…

Thinking about working abroad?  Well, you are gearing up to join a cohort of 244 million people who are already working outside their home country, and this number is increasing year after year. For years, people have looked up to the United States as an ideal career destination. While the ‘American Dream’ still lives on, several others countries have gained immense popularity in the past few years among migrants. Countries like Canada, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia are some of the current hotspots of the global workforce. While it is an amazing experience to live in a different culture, the…

Slowly but surely, travel is changing. The magic of the internet has transformed how we connect with other people and how we find funding for our adventures.   It’s no longer a matter of knowing the right people or having independent wealth (though that never hurts). If you have a the will to travel and the chutzpah to pack up and take the leap, you merely have to get in front of the right people, and the funding will come. It’s easier said than done, though, right? With so many people campaigning for their own projects, how do you set…

Crowdfunding is popular with individuals and organizations alike. You can use it to raise money for virtually any cause. Unfortunately, with so many people using crowdfunding sites, it can be hard to stand out among the thousands of other online campaigns. Putting a couple of posts on Facebook or Twitter asking people to fund your travels is no longer enough. If you want to reach your goal, you need to get creative when asking for donations. Why not try these 7 tactics? 1: Create outstanding content that links back to your campaign page – and share it! Establish yourself as an…

As a person who is familiar with watching people raise money through crowdfunding sites for purposes like medical emergencies or community projects only, FundMyTravel stood out to me. Its unique motivation makes it too good to be true. As a result, I was instantly drawn towards putting it to the test. Here, in this article, I am going to share with you five tips and tricks for creating a successful FundMyTravel campaign. These tips are the knowledge that I acquired through personal experience. FundMyTravel changed my life for good, and I consider myself fortunate enough to be an instrument for…

Traveling the world is a dream for most people. Some of us achieve it by backpacking to different countries while others buy expensive package tours to exotic destinations. We also have a segment that enjoys cruising. However, all these endeavors require lots of money. Fortunately, there are several jobs that allow you to travel the world- or at least – part of it- provide you select the right career. Understandably, not everyone qualifies to become an airline pilot of flight steward, which are the best professions for anyone desirous of traveling to different lands. Hence, we take a look at…

One of the advantages of freelancing is that you are not confined to your office. Instead of spending days in the office from 9 am to 5 pm, a freelancer works any time of the day and anywhere – in a café, in a park or at an airport in anticipation of a flight. You can record a webinar, conduct an advertising campaign, polish your website and all this can be done on the way to Paris or Bangkok. With today’s challenging economy, freelance and travel can be the best way to simultaneously enjoy life and make a living. The…

Traveling the world is a bullet on everyone’s bucket list. Many people work hard and earn money only to fulfill their eternal dream to see the whole world before they bid an adieu. This is because traveling is so much fun. But, things instantly change and the fun rises to manifolds when someone else puts their money on the table to fulfill your dream. Well, this might sound unreal, but it is not a novel thing. We of course are talking about crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is the tool that has helped many  cover the tortuous path that leads them to their…

Traveling on a low budget is tough, and it always requires a bit of thought. One of the best ways to save is to think about your destination carefully. While it does have to be a place that you want to visit, it also needs to be in line with your budget requirements. Here’s how to go about finding a place that will work. Check the latest deals Looking for cheap deals on flights and accommodation will get you off to a good start. At different times of year, different destinations might be more expensive than at other times, they…