We reached out to a bunch of travel pros the adventure editor at Red Bull, the founder of one of our favorite travel magazines, Travopoly’s unique seminar on vacation program, known as “Vacationars”, can match you with almost any interest you have, while you’re on vacation. A nomadic couple who’ve been traveling full-time for years for their best money saving travel tips.
Pretty simple: Buy less stuff.
Generally I try not to buy many things—I’d much rather have the time and money to travel, than work like crazy just to buy stuff. Even when I see something I think I’d really love to own, I try to think about the places I’ve been able to travel and the memories I have, and that helps me put ‘value’ into perspective.
Fly on an off-peak day or time.
Generally, flying earlier in the week (Monday or Tuesday vs. Thursday or Friday) translates to better deals, and the second flight of the day is less expensive than the first.
Consider renting out your place.
It can help offset your travel costs and, depending on where you live and where you’re going, even turn you a profit. Several years ago, we did the Southeast Asia backpack circuit for a couple months, and rented out our NYC apartment while we were gone. Our travel costs were so low—SE Asia is the trip for the budget-minded—that we actually ended up making money. We found a renter via Craigslist, but you could also list your pad on a site like Airbnb or VRBO, or look into a house swap on Home Exchange.
Find a home away from home.
While we do love hotels, sometimes prices are through the roof—especially when you’re traveling as a group. That’s when a service such as Airbnb can save you money and give you more space and amenities. To make sure you’ll get the best possible experience, select rentals hosted by Airbnb ‘Superhosts,’ those who have the highest ratings.
Pretty simple: Buy less stuff.
Generally I try not to buy many things—I’d much rather have the time and money to travel, than work like crazy just to buy stuff. Even when I see something I think I’d really love to own, I try to think about the places I’ve been able to travel and the memories I have, and that helps me put ‘value’ into perspective.
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| Benjamin Bitton |
Fly on an off-peak day or time.
Generally, flying earlier in the week (Monday or Tuesday vs. Thursday or Friday) translates to better deals, and the second flight of the day is less expensive than the first.
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| Robert Oblon |
Consider renting out your place.
It can help offset your travel costs and, depending on where you live and where you’re going, even turn you a profit. Several years ago, we did the Southeast Asia backpack circuit for a couple months, and rented out our NYC apartment while we were gone. Our travel costs were so low—SE Asia is the trip for the budget-minded—that we actually ended up making money. We found a renter via Craigslist, but you could also list your pad on a site like Airbnb or VRBO, or look into a house swap on Home Exchange.
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| Travopoly Travel |
While we do love hotels, sometimes prices are through the roof—especially when you’re traveling as a group. That’s when a service such as Airbnb can save you money and give you more space and amenities. To make sure you’ll get the best possible experience, select rentals hosted by Airbnb ‘Superhosts,’ those who have the highest ratings.
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