I didn’t start traveling until I was about 30 years old, so I never experienced the gap year/party hostel mode of travel. But I have always been a budget traveler, so I’ve had to learn how to balance budget strategies with making decisions that felt age and comfort-appropriate. I don’t think budget and comfort are mutually exclusive concepts, but I do think you have to know the budget travel tips and tricks that will give you a happy medium while on the road.
My trip to Benin, West Africa. (The airfare cost me $86 from Denver & included several days in Paris on the way home–find out how in the teleseminar!)
If you missed my call last week, I’ve got the replay ready for you! I’ve also added slides to it for your viewing pleasure. Before you start watching, be sure to grab a copy of the free handout HERE.
In this call, you’ll see and learn:
I have literally flown all over the world on Frequent Flyer Miles, including to Benin (in West Africa), France, Ecuador, Mexico, Hawaii, and all over the continental U.S. I have also used my miles to get plane tickets for friends and family members. When I went to Ecuador, I had enough miles for two other people. I got their tickets for them, and in exchange they covered some of my expenses for a trip to the Galapagos Islands. As a result, I spent a mere $600 for two weeks on the islands, which are notoriously expensive! Continue reading