Travel cheap: Vietnam

Posted by admin on May 16, 2010 in Budget Travel | 0 comments

If you’re feeling stressed about the economic ups and downs, you can feel safe in the knowledge that there are still some places out there that are cheap to travel to. Vietnam is one of these places. Of course it’s still on the other side of the planet, so you’ll need to find cheap travel deals to get there. But once you do, you’ll realize that it’s incredibly cheap to spend time there. If you keep away from fancy restaurants and stay in a moderately priced hotel, like a bed and breakfast, you can spend as little as 8 dollars a day.

There’s some stuff that you should keep in mind, in case you want to keep your daily bill low. First of all, stay out of trouble and follow your instincts. If you don’t go looking for trouble, you’ll hardly find it. Also, be careful with scammers. There is a general consensus that it’s ok to scam westerners, so many people may try to cheat you with excessive prices, bad currency conversion or giving you wrong change. Pick pocketing and purse snatching is also common in the big cities, so keep your valuables safe. If you stay safe, you’ll thoroughly enjoy yourself – it’s a beautiful country.

Travelling on a Budget

Posted by admin on Apr 8, 2009 in Budget Travel, Historic Travel | 0 comments

Travelling does not require a large portion of your savings. There are ways to reward yourself with a vacation without depleting your hard earned money that you’ve been keeping away for the rainy days. All you need to possess is your knack for planning and a lot of internet savvy. Travelling on a budget is not a problem if you have these virtues.

Start planning at least three months ahead of time. Most airlines offer lower plane fare if you book in advance. Take time comparing the prices and perks of each airline flying to your chosen destination. The internet will make this very easy for you. Online booking is also much cheaper.

You can also search the net for hotels and resorts that will offer lower prices if booked in advance, especially so during off-season. If your one to go for adventure, search for maps and other reference relating to your travel destination. Then once there, scour the place instead for the cheapest hotel or motel. There are some that hasn’t advertised online yet.

Online bidding sites can also help you with your other travel essentials. You can buy a second hand but durable luggage at half a price on those sites. Familiarize yourself with the prices of the place’s basic commodity. This way you will know what to bring with you, and what you can travel without.

Technology is a wonderful gift. Travelling on a budget would not have been as easy without the information that you can readily access over the internet. Good planning is the only thing you need to reward yourself a vacation without disabling you economically.

Travel Budget

Posted by admin on Mar 1, 2009 in Budget Travel, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Most people think travelling is a luxury which not everyone can afford. Yet it doesn’t have to be so; there are simple things you can do to remain within the range of your budget:

First, don’t fall for tourist traps. Learn how to research about the prices of the items that you want to buy. Ask the locals, read the guidebooks. Ask around before you buy. Many sellers will tend to raise the prices if they know you are a tourist, so if you know a local, have him accompany you.

Second, don’t buy everything just because you are in a different place. Most likely, that thing will also be available in your own country. Don’t fall for the newness of the place. Try to see if the item will be available in your country, or if it will be cheaper.

Third, just because you are in a foreign place does not mean you need to buy every ‘new’ thing that you see. Learn how to control yourself by buying the things which you need. You can buy one or two things that you’ve always wanted, but learn to set your limits early on so you don’t end up on a shopping spree, bringing home things which you have no use of.

Fourth, don’t feel obliged to buy everyone home a present. If you need to, buy small items or souvenirs which are cheap and unavailable in your home country. Try to find something useful as well.

Lastly, don’t fall for the souvenir trap. Don’t be like those people who are willing to buy an ordinary pen for ten times its price just because it has the country’s flag or name. Learn how to buy wisely. A small, unique, and useful souvenir would be best to take home with you.