How To Travel Cheaply

How To Travel Cheaply

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video.Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Seaworthy and more videos in the Travel General category.You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at http://www.howcast.com/videos/... or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at http://www.howcast.com/filmmak... because you're short on cash doesn't mean you can't see the world.To complete this How-To you will need:Patience to sniff out the best dealsWillingness to rough itThe ability to be flexibleBudget travel guidebookStep 1: Use travel consolidatorsUse travel consolidators, on- and offline. They snatch up empty airline seats and unsold cruise cabins and resell them at a great discount. Sign up to receive information on last minute deals.Tip: Call hotels directly to see if you can negotiate a cheaper rate.Step 2: Consider youth hostelsConsider youth hostels, especially in the more expensive cities around the world. You'll sacrifice privacy, but you'll save a bundle.Tip: If you live in a popular travel destination, consider swapping homes with someone.Step 3: Eat at street vendorsRely on street food vendors for most of your meals.Tip: If you like to eat out, make lunch your daily restaurant treat instead of dinner.Step 4: Check student travel ratesCheck out student rates on bus and rail passes.Tip: Be a "voluntourist" in a country you'd like to visit. You'll get to explore a new culture while helping out the locals—and maybe even wrangle some school credit for the experience.Step 5: Be flexibleBe flexible. Monday and Thursday departures are generally cheaper than weekend fares. And save a bundle by flying into a less popular city and then catching a train or driving to your desired destination.Step 6: Vacation in off-seasonVacation in the off-season, when prices are cheaper and you don't have to fight the crowds.Thanks for watching How To Travel Cheaply! If you enjoyed this video subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscri...

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Length: 01:52
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