How To Travel Cheaply
- March 14, 2008
- 8,270 Views
Writer
BScott
Voice Over Artist
Marci Fine
Music (electro track)
Todd Mazierski
Music (bossa outro)
Edison Music Corp
Just because you’re short on cash doesn’t mean you can’t see the world.
You Will Need
- Patience to sniff out the best deals
- Willingness to rough it
- The ability to be flexible
- Budget travel guidebook
Step 1: Use travel consolidators
Use 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.
Call hotels directly to see if you can negotiate a cheaper rate.
Step 2: Consider youth hostels
Consider youth hostels, especially in the more expensive cities around the world. You’ll sacrifice privacy, but you’ll save a bundle.
If you live in a popular travel destination, consider swapping homes with someone.
Step 3: Eat at street vendors
Rely on street food vendors for most of your meals.
If you like to eat out, make lunch your daily restaurant treat instead of dinner.
Step 4: Check student travel rates
Check out student rates on bus and rail passes.
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 flexible
Be 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-season
Vacation in the off-season, when prices are cheaper and you don’t have to fight the crowds.
According to one survey, French air travelers rate safety as less important than getting a cheap seat!
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Comments (7)
well thats the french for ya...funny vid, nice use of greenscreen and cardboard
over 3 years ago by buffilms
lol, i like the cardboard cutout screens and the gratuitous use of blue screen :-)
over 3 years ago by jimmy
well done, fellas.
over 3 years ago by djh
I love nerds!!!
over 3 years ago by Darlene212
Those guys seem like nerds.
over 3 years ago by norgon
http://www.howcast.com/guides/2212-How-To-Find-Cheap-or-Free-Places-To-Crash-on-Vacation
over 3 years ago by sheepdontswim
Great Video, I have found this channel , it has a live telecast of the Winter Olympics ongoing as of now, try the link if the stream is still there. http://winterolympicsin2010vancouver.blogspot.com/2010/02/figure-skating-pairs-short-program-live.html
over 2 years ago by violatoroger
Good tips ;)
about 1 year ago by misterixas
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