Low on funds but have a burning desire to catch the next flight to one of many wonders of the world? I got you, girl. I'm answering all the typical, common questions new travelers tend to ask AND providing you with information, resources and tips to save some coins: WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO PURCHASE CHEAP AIRLINE TICKETS?Photo Credits: Pinterest There are various factors that can contribute to purchasing cheap airline tickets. It depends upon the day you’re purchasing the ticket, what day you plan on flying out to your destination, and the season in which you plan on leaving for vacation. In reference to Fare Compare, here’s the ultimate breakdown:
> International Travel: shop between 5.5 months and 1.5 months before departure > Peak Times (Summer/Holidays): shop for tickets two months in advance HOW MUCH SHOULD I PACK?Photo Credits: Tumblr Again, it depends on how long you’re staying for. Are you staying for two days or two weeks? A month or a year? These factors contribute to how much a person should pack. Personally, I pack just enough for the amount of days I’m staying. There’s no reason for someone to have three suitcases for one week. Reminder: the more you pack, the more you have to pay at the airport. My rule of thumb is to mix-and-match your clothes. If you’re staying somewhere for six days, bring three pairs of bottoms, four shirts, and three matching sets. With this combination, it allows you to have variety because you can recycle bottoms and the matching sets can be paired with each other or separate from one another. WHICH IS CHEAPER: UBER OR RENTING A CAR?Photo Credits: DefenderLadies.tumblr.com Personally, for all the trips I’ve taken, I used Uber to go back-and-forth to various attractions. However, according to Time, there are four elements that’ll help weigh out your options. Here are the factors:
WHICH IS CHEAPER: HOTELS OR AIRBNB?Photo Credits: Pinterest (Do It In Paris) I’ve dipped between hotels and Airbnb when traveling to other places. Between the two options, I found Airbnbs to be much cheaper. In reference to Forbes, here are an info-graphic to demonstrate my reasoning: WHICH DESTINATION(S) ARE BEST TO START OFF WITH AS A NEWLY SOLO TRAVELER?Photo Credits: Google According to Travel and Leisure, here are the top ten countries to travel to as a newly solo traveller (ranked on a 162 nation-scale of happiness and safety from the Global Peace Index):
HOW CAN YOU AFFORD TO TRAVEL AS A COLLEGE STUDENT?Photo Credits: Pinterest As a college student, it is definitely possible to travel on a budget. Personally, I wait until my birthday and the summer months to travel + save up money through my second job. However, I am aware that some people aren’t able to dedicate their second job for travel. Therefore, here’s three ways to traveling the world (according to Odyssey):
WHAT ARE SOME PLACES THAT I CAN BUY CHEAP TRAVEL ESSENTIALS?Photo Credits: BlogLovin' Discount stores such as TJMAXX, Marshall's and Ross are great places to buy luxury yet inexpensive travel essentials. If you don’t care about the fancy name brands, Dollar Tree is definitely another affordable option. Hope you enjoyed my article! If any of this information motivated or resonated with you, please like, comment, and share.
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Meet Chadeira.I'm a Communications student at WPU, attempting to utilize my skills + talents into something I love to do: TRAVEL. Read all about my local + national adventures, what I've learned about travel, and key ways to fit travel into your busy schedule.
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