Tips for Managing Your Money While Traveling

Kelly Dunning | October 20, 2015

Keep an Eye on Your Budget

It’s easy to lose track of what you’re spending – especially when you are traveling. You will have made an estimated budget before you leave, but the cost of day to day expenses like food, drinks, activities and more can really start to add up if you aren’t paying attention. It’s important to check on what you’re spending every week or two just to make sure that you’re still on track. You can do that by looking back through your credit card purchases and banking statement.

For example, you might notice that you’ve gotten in the habit of staying in party hostels and having drinks several nights of the week. This can be fun in moderation, but it can end up eating into your travel budget pretty quickly. You might want to adjust your habits and spend a few quieter nights, so you’ll have more money left over for other activities and attractions on your travels.

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Keep Your Flight Boarding Pass and Get Discounts on Your Vacation

After boarding a flight, most people just stuff their boarding pass into their carry-on and forget about it. By doing this, you’re missing out on potential savings. Many airlines offer discounts and freebies for those who keep their boarding pass. Depending on where you land, you could score savings on tourist attractions, restaurants, wine, or even airport transfers.

The Most Common Scams from Around the World

There’s nothing like traversing the world and exploring new countries and cultures, but sometimes the experience is spoiled by dishonorable people preying on uninformed travelers. If you make an effort to learn about the classic scams, you’re unlikely to fall victim to them and can just enjoy the positive side of your trip. To help, here’s a list of common scams around the world for you to get acquainted with.

How to Make Friends During Your Trip

One of the biggest fears of people who want to embark on a solo trip is being alone. They think meeting new people will be a struggle, and if they can’t find a partner to travel with, they just cancel or postpone their adventure. The truth is that with a little bit of planning and initiative, it’s actually harder to be alone than you think. The travel community is extremely welcoming and one doesn’t need to try hard to be part of it.