Budget Travel Intentions

Like experience, traveling can be one of the best teachers in life. It allows you to be more open to various cultures and have a positive outlook towards life. Not many people like to travel but for those who do, they are some of the happiest and most open minded people in the planet. Going on trips in your state or country is nice but taking a journey overseas to Asia can be very exciting. Finances are of course one of the major things to consider when traveling and the fact is, money is hard to come by for many. The good news is you can go to exotic countries like Thailand and stay at a hotel in Phuket on the beach with a very limited budget. There are even those who are lucky enough to travel abroad for free. Going on a journey to exotic places and historical nations the inexpensive way as a regular person is possible as long as you are optimistic, determined and street smart.

HOW TO VISIT EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD FOR CHEAP: PURCHASE DISCOUNTED AIRFARE

With many airline companies nowadays, competition is tough which leads to various air fare promos that you can take advantage of. You can either book a year or months earlier for your next trip or wait for off peak season to purchase your ticket. Either way assures you of cheaper air fare that you should take advantage of.

HOW TO VISIT EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD FOR CHEAP: STAY WITH RELATIVES OR FRIENDS ABROAD

Aside from saving up for your plane fare to your preferred destination, it would be a great idea to ask your family members about relatives abroad. Keeping in touch with them can be beneficial for your overseas travel because you can save money by staying with them. You can also contact friends who are living abroad. You can definitely save on accommodation or even food expenses and at the same time bond with your hosts whom you have not seen for quite some time.

HOW TO VISIT EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD FOR CHEAP: CLASSIC HITCHHIKING

A continent like Europe is one of the ideal places to hitchhike and you can visit several nations in the continent by doing so. The brave and bold travelers determined to go on cross country trips for free can find this method appealing. One thing is for sure, you definitely save on transportation expenses.

HOW TO VISIT EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD FOR CHEAP: DO VOLUNTEER WORK OR ENTER CHARITY EXPEDITIONS

There are certain international non-government organizations in need of volunteers to help out in their cause. Be it building houses for the homeless or farming organic produce, you can sure take advantage of the priceless experience you can have on such trips. In addition, there are also charity groups needing volunteers to climb Mt. Everest, for instance, to raise funds for a project. This can be a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel and you should grab it.

HOW TO VISIT EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD FOR CHEAP: WORK FOR LODGING, FOOD OR SERVICES

Once you’re in the country of your choice, you need to spend for your basic necessities in order to survive. Fortunately, there are local businesses that you can approach for you to work in exchange of free accommodation or food. You won’t be paid big bucks but you’ll sure have a roof above your head and meals to keep you going while on vacation.

HOW TO VISIT EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD FOR CHEAP: TRAVELING WHILE EMPLOYED

For some people, they opt to enjoy a kind of all-expense paid trip while employed. You can find temporary or long term jobs in cruise ships or even airlines. You definitely travel a lot without spending for your basic needs and you get paid enough too!

HOW TO VISIT EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD FOR CHEAP: JOIN TRAVEL CONTESTS

Different companies promoting products or services come up with various contests open to the public and many offer travel-abroad prizes. There’s no harm in trying and you never know lady luck may be on your side.

HOW TO VISIT EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD FOR CHEAP: SWAP HOUSES

It may seem a bit odd but there are websites that offer short-term house swapping to willing travelers. If you are willing to entrust your home to a stranger then this unusual way of having a vacation abroad is for you. To those familiar with the movie The Holiday, the characters of Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet swapped homes which turned out to be a great vacation for them.

No matter what method you choose, these ways just show that it is indeed possible to travel and visit every country around the globe inexpensively. Why don’t you start planning and choose the method that would satisfy your adventurous soul.

CC Justin Ornellas