29 life lessons learned in travelling the world for 8 years straight. How to travel the world for free (seriously) You can travel the world for less money than you spend each month to fill up your gas tank. WORLD TRAVEL is cheap and easy. In fact, with a little practice and effort, you can travel for free. The idea that travel is expensive and difficult is bullshit peddled by tour companies, hotel chains, and corporate media. The tourism industry wants you to buy cruise packages and stay at all-inclusive resorts. They want you to choose a world travel experience the same way you would choose a new jacket at the mall.
They want your credit card number. The tourism industry doesn’t want me to reveal the simple secrets of free travel, but I’m going to share them with you anyway. 1. Travel frees you from the grind of daily routine. The joy of new experience is the most wonderful thing about world travel — and new experiences are free. The simple joy of being in a new place is just a matter of…wait for it…going someplace new. 2. For fresh air, go outside. 3. Time is not money. 4. You are free. 5. 6. 7. 8. Travelling-on-a-student-budget-8469379. That’s not to say that essays can’t be enjoyable, but I think can we all agree that at times they’re a bit overwhelming. So please, take five minutes and see how these dreams can be turned into reality, even on a student budget. Choices, choices, choices... There are a variety of ways that students can travel without having to pawn off old games consoles and textbooks in search of extra cash.
One of the most popular choices is interrailing. An InterRail pass grants you free rail travel around Europe within a specified time. InterRail passes are available for as few as 10 days and as much as a full month; with student prices ranging from as little as £152, and up to £365. Interrailing is an incredibly popular option with students from across the whole continent. A cheaper way to visit Europe, and even the rest of the world, is to volunteer through Workaway. For the more adventurous types, there is always the option of backpacking. General considerations A short story to end.
Overseas travel guide for women travellers. By Lariss VampGirl Travelling overseas is an awesome experience. You get to meet new people, experience a brand new culture, and in some cases learn how to deal in a country where they don't speak your language, and you don't speak a whole lot of theirs. In most countries, if you happen to be an English speaking mookychick who happens to be way out of your depth, then they'll do their best to accommodate you in any way they can. But if you decide to take a trip only to discover that you'll more than likely end up the creek without a paddle, here are some handy tips for surviving your trip. 1.
There is nothing worse than having your supposed leaving date looming over your shoulder and freaking out because your passport hasn't arrived yet. 2. Ok, so you've reached your destination of choice. 3. Especially when you happen to be waiting for a plane, train, bus, etc. 4. I can't stress this enough. 5. Dress for the season. 6. Don't just go buying every souvenir you see. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Travelling alone. By Roswell Ivory Travelling solo is a daunting prospect. You bought your tickets, you packed your bag, and now you’re waiting for a bus/train/plane. All. On. Your. Own. 1) Split-second precision... sort of. It’s a safety thing. 2) Doppelgangers. Scan your passport into the computer before leaving and e-mail it to yourself. 3) Bank! Call the bank before you set foot outside the country. 4) Secret stash Buy a purse belt (yes, one of those horrible clippy things I’m afraid.) 5) Keep in touch. Do you have friends/relatives living far away? 6) Reach out Sometimes it can get lonely - you’re in an unfamiliar place with no-one you know (and may not even speak the language). 7) Birds of a Feather Check out the local travellers’ bar (many cities have at least one). 8) All... by... myself.
Finding the whole "completely alone” thing a little strange? Talking of "aaaaw", I recently had tea and a chat with Ruth my sis-in-law, who has travelled extensively. 9) Sleep for the Skinted Good luck, ROSWELL xxx. 10 Ways To Survive Youth Hostels. By Roswell Ivory How to find cheap youth hostels and make it a quality experience when budget travelling. If you don't need matching towels or sachets of hot choccy by your bed, these tips will ensure you travel on the cheap in the best way possible. The first time I stayed in a hostel, I was eight and on a budget family holiday in the countryside. We booked a teeny room with triple bunk-beds in a quintessentially English village with fields, cows and a nice line in cheese-making. Over a decade (and a certain horrible film) later, I felt a little differently about hostels but I'd been offered work overseas and decided to do some travelling at the same time.
I didn't need little sachets of hot chocolate by my bed, matching towels or any price-inflating hotel trimmings; I wanted a crash-pad and a safe place for my stuff. 1) Ask the experts So you're thinking about staying in a hostel? If no-one is forthcoming, ask the other experts at 3) White rabbits! Backpacking Tips for Beginners.