You're closer than you think to living the dreamy life of a world traveller. With these simple
steps, you could be on a plane to paradise by the end of the year.
Book Your Flight Early
It sounds simple, but most people don’t want to book a flight until they know they have
It sounds simple, but most people don’t want to book a flight until they know they have
enough savings to travel. Those people may never travel, so don’t be like them.
First, look at your potential to save. If you can put away $100-400
a month, you're next
adventure is just around the corner. If you can save $100 a month, then book your flight a
year in advance. That will give you enough time to save up $1200, which could take you a
long way if you play your cards right.
adventure is just around the corner. If you can save $100 a month, then book your flight a
year in advance. That will give you enough time to save up $1200, which could take you a
long way if you play your cards right.
Travel Cheap
If you really want to see the world, but can’t save a ton of
money, don’t worry. Lots of
people have travelled the world with almost no money. Search for cheap countries
where you get a good exchange rate for your money. Cheap countries to travel to
include India, Indonesia, Nicaragua, Mexico, Vietnam, Thailand, Guatemala and many
more.
people have travelled the world with almost no money. Search for cheap countries
where you get a good exchange rate for your money. Cheap countries to travel to
include India, Indonesia, Nicaragua, Mexico, Vietnam, Thailand, Guatemala and many
more.
Extend Your Trip
The most expensive part of travelling is paying for your
flights. Once you make it
somewhere cheap, it is easy to find accommodation for ten or twenty dollars a night if
you go to a cheaper country. If you get an apartment instead of short term
accommodation, you may even pay what the locals pay.
somewhere cheap, it is easy to find accommodation for ten or twenty dollars a night if
you go to a cheaper country. If you get an apartment instead of short term
accommodation, you may even pay what the locals pay.
Volunteer
There are many great places to volunteer all around the
world, from surf camps to animal
sanctuaries. I have used the website workaway.org to find work while on the road. For only
a few hours of work a day, you can extend how long you travel from only a few weeks, to
years.
sanctuaries. I have used the website workaway.org to find work while on the road. For only
a few hours of work a day, you can extend how long you travel from only a few weeks, to
years.
Work For Accommodation
Many hostels offer free accommodation for only a few hours
of work a day. It is a great way
to see the world without a full bank account.
to see the world without a full bank account.
Ask For An Extended Leave Of Absence From Work
If you have a good employer and you work hard for them, they
should understand that you
have dreams. Travelling is a once and a lifetime opportunity and if you don’t do it when
your young, it may never happen.
have dreams. Travelling is a once and a lifetime opportunity and if you don’t do it when
your young, it may never happen.
Don’t Wait Until You Retire
Have you ever imagined your grandparents packing up their
bags and travelling the world
when they are 65? Well don’t think that you are going to start backpacking at that age
either. Make it happen when you are young and fit so you can take advantage of all the
world has to offer. With that being said, remember that age is only a number and that it is
never to late. I met an eighty-year-old Chinese lady in Nicaragua who was backpacking the
world on her own and having a blast hanging out with all the young travellers.
when they are 65? Well don’t think that you are going to start backpacking at that age
either. Make it happen when you are young and fit so you can take advantage of all the
world has to offer. With that being said, remember that age is only a number and that it is
never to late. I met an eighty-year-old Chinese lady in Nicaragua who was backpacking the
world on her own and having a blast hanging out with all the young travellers.
