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Tips for Long Trips – The Billion Dollar Site
Reference Section @ BillDoll.com – The Billion Dollar Site
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Tips for Long Travel Trips
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How to travel cheaper by traveling longer
The secret of having longer trips at cheaper costs is not merely a matter of budgeting and planning; it's a matter of mindset.
1) Do It Yourself!
Shopping for an experience when you arrive in the city will be infinitely less expensive, rather than going on pre-arranged tours. A discounted "round-the-world" flight ticket might seem tempting but it's generally better to buy a one-way ticket to your first destination and plan your ongoing transportation as you go.
Long-term travel is all about setting your own pace and finding your own way. You can rest assured that everything you see in a glossy brochure touted by tour companies will be available at much cheaper prices when you arrive at the destination on your own.
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2) Manage the Pace of Travel
When you are planning for long-term travel, do not try to cram in too many destinations in a short time; A slower and more relaxed experience is more memorable and usually less costly than a hurried visit, though a quick visit sounds cheaper at first sight.
3) Be a Londoner while in London
A great way to save money and have an enhanced travel experience is to sidestep international hotels and tour companies. Instead of luxury chain hotels, seek out clean basic, hostels and local guesthouses. Instead of flying from place to place, take local buses, trains, and shared taxis. Instead of dining at fancy restaurants, eat food from street vendors and local cafeterias.
Shop for food in local farmers' markets instead of continually seeking out processed supermarket food and restaurant meals. Not only will this understanding make you aware of local prices and procedures, it will give you cultural pointers on everything from haggling for bargains to dealing with beggars.
4) Learn and be flexible
No matter how intricately you've planned and budgeted your travels back home, what you learn from your first two weeks is far more valuable in the long run. Thus, be prepared to adjust your itinerary and reconsider your budget as you make new discoveries. Keep open to advice from locals and fellow travelers alike.
5) Work and volunteer on the road
One of the best perks of long-term travel is the opportunity to stop in one place and get to know it better. And a great way to do this is to find work locally (teaching English, dive-mastering SCUBA, contracting IT work, tending bar, etc.), or volunteer locally
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