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…

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…

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…

The ability to travel opens your eyes to worlds apart from your own. While this type of experience is invaluable, it does cost money — sometimes, a lot of money. That’s where a travel grant comes in. This type of allowance provides the funds you need to get yourself around the world and back again. What Is a Travel Grant? In general, federal or state governments — as well as educational institutions — can provide you with a grant. As far as travel goes, though, they’re most often awarded by the latter. Students who propose to travel to a far-flung destination…

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…

Traveling is one of the best experiences anyone can have, but it’s not free of it’s fair share of problems. As much as you want to feel carefree and be easy-going on your trip, certain factors, some you can’t control, can make parts or even the entirety of your trip problematic. Despite preparing diligently for your trip, you’ll still be prone to encountering difficult situations. It’s not about avoiding them, but rather, how to go through them with ease and not letting it put a damper on your whole trip. Such problematic factors differ in many ways. Sometimes, it’s about…

Traveling can leave a lasting impression on your mind, whether it is a trip to the nearest woods or across the seven seas. However, getting the most out of your travel requires staying healthy, planning, and budgeting. Here’s 5 tips to stay in shape when traveling. Using a bullet journal is the smartest way to achieve more with less in this regard. You would find it very useful and flexible especially if you are planning a long-term journey. Consider adding the following points in your bullet journal to make your trip an awesome encounter. Itineraries One of the first things…

When you’re on a budget, it’s hard to get to do things you enjoy. You’re putting most of your money toward essential purchases like groceries, your gas tank and bills, and a budget means that after you pay for all of those things, you don’t have much money left. While people are going out to the movies and taking road trips, you’re back at home wishing that you could know when you’ll be able to do the same thing. Wish no more! It’s completely possible to travel while you’re on a budget. If you make some adjustments to save even…

While you’re in college, there are plenty of things you have on your plate to do or prepare for. There are full-time courses to worry about and potentially a job you might work to help pay the many expensive fees school brings. Even while you’re handling all that college is putting on your schedule, you can still have big dreams and goals you want to accomplish. If one of those dreams is traveling, you’re in luck. There are ways you can still go to your favorite destinations while you’re in school. You won’t be set back in your course schedule,…

Unless you’re driving your own car to a destination and using it for the duration of your stay, you’re going to need a plan for how to get from point A to point B. If you want to go anywhere, you need to budget for transportation costs. Consider your budget, and think about everything you want to do when you set foot in your new destination. How Are You Getting to Your Destination? If you need to get to your destination by bus, plane, or train, this is the longest haul of your travel. It’s going to be the most…

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…

Traveling abroad and experiencing great adventures don’t have to be costly. For my last travel, I went to the Indonesian Jungle to live with a local family in a homestay. At first, I was very afraid that 6 weeks may be a long time for such an extreme change of cultures. But rest assured, it was the best travel experience I ever had at a very affordable price. Homestay Normally I book my stays through Airbnb or simple hotels. This was the first time I actually went for a homestay and it had many advantages, apart from being very inexpensive.

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…

“There are three things in the world that deserve no mercy, hypocrisy, fraud and tyranny.” – Frederick William Robertson You’re on vacation in a foreign country. You check in to the hotel, leave your luggage in your room, grab the most needful items and go sightseeing. There’s so much to investigate! Once you’re out, you notice a souvenir shop with cute backpacks. “I need to have one,” you think. In this very moment, you remind yourself you’ve only US dollars in your purse. “Right. I need to find a currency exchange.” You look around, notice at least three, and choose…

Freelancing opens great new opportunities such as becoming self-employed and more independent. You don’t have to sit in the office for long, tiring hours. Not to mention that you get a chance to manage your time by yourself and even travel, while still technically being at work. Sounds attractive, doesn’t it? Also, a bit idealistic. Being a freelancer involves a great skill almost no one has. It’s called proper time management. And I’m sure that over a half of the 56.7 million U.S. freelancers struggle to manage their time. And, if you’ve chosen the freelancing path to get yourself more…