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Reducing The Debt Of Travelling

Seeing the world can be an expensive past time, spending on the greater side of £1000 for a round the world ticket and then you have all the expenses of food, accommodation and of course the experiences that come hand in hand with the travels.

Luckily, there are opportunities available for the cash strapped traveller that will help when travelling around the world. Places that are used to backpackers passing through may have jobs available, fruit picking being the prime opportunity, this can be an enjoyable activity as you may find yourself travelling to a vineyard with a group of likeminded travellers, spending the days in hard labour in the heat, but you may just get all the wine you could drink and make some friends on the way.

The agricultural sector in Australia is enormous and there is an abundance of crops to picked all over the country, a smart traveller can plan where it is you are going to travel by when the harvesting period is for the produce grown in that area. This can be tricky to work out, but can be done with great effect and lessening the burden of the costs of accommodation and food.

This is just one method of lessening the financial impact but you can sign up to the services such as couchsurfing.com which connects people with a spare settee to people who like you want to see the world without incurring the costs. Hitchhiking is another great method of keeping the costs down but is not always recommended, depending on where about in the world you are.

There are many voluntary schemes available, which on the face of it seems like it’s not really a way to make any money which is right. But there are opportunities to save money as some organisations will provide food and lodgings, but again there is a huge grey area in this as many companies will charge an up front referral cost to cover such expenses and can leave you well out of pocket. The best way to find these kind of opportunities is to apply before you go as to have your journey planned out.

There are other ways to make money using the internet if you think you are going to be able to access the web over your journeys. If you are smart about it, then you could end up making just as much money as you are spending. Three steps to making money online, set up a blog and try to blog your experiences, take great photos and write reviews.

Setting up a blog site you can get some money from the Google Adsense if you happen to build up a decent following. Taking high quality pictures and selling them, if you fancy yourself as a bit of a skilled photographer you can attempt to sell the works on the many stock photo sites situated around the web such as Getty images or Shutter point, it might not be a way of making quick money but over the course of your travels it could end up buying you a meal or two.

Another great service is on beforeyoubackpack.com, a site that will pay you $5 for every review of accommodation you make, and in Asia and places where the accommodation is cheap anyway you can find that this pays for your nights sleep.

You are going to spend a whopping amount of cash no matter where you go, but if you plan effectively you can definitely subsidise your trip abroad and possibly lengthen the trip with some of these money making ideas.

Andy is a keen traveller and internet guru currently working for Sanctuary Spa Holidays. Find his ramblings and advice on Twitter @andym23


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Tips For Backpackers

Experiencing the world with nothing but the clothes you’re wearing and a few items in your backpack may seem like your idea of bliss. Waking up and not knowing where each day will take you is the driving force behind many when deciding to go backpacking, however most of us don’t have unlimited funds to spend whilst we are away. The best way to get the most from your budget is with a little preparation, here are some tips on how to get the most out of your money when backpacking.

Purchase Travel Insurance

When budgeting for your travels purchasing travel insurance may not seem like something that should be high up on your list of priorities. For that comparatively small payment before you leave having travel insurance can mean the difference between a minor inconvenience becoming a major problem that means your entire trip coming to an abrupt end.

There are plenty of great deals to be had, with many companies offering specific backpackers insurance to cater for your needs. Visit price comparison site such as moneysupermarket.com to ensure you’ve got the very best deal on your insurance before you travel.

Do your research

The thought of going wherever your travels take you seems a fantastic idea, unfortunately any kind of budget is quickly diminished if you are purchasing expensive last minute tickets and staying in the only hotel rooms that are left available when you arrive at each destination.
The best thing you can do to get the most out of your travels is to research the area you are travelling too, make a plan of your route and how you will travel from city to city.
The internet is a mine of information, use it, read online travel guides, join online travel communities and forums and take others advice on the hostels that are the best value for money, a restaurant off the beaten track that does great food cheaply and which bus companies to avoid.
Don’t learn the hard way by experiencing being unprepared whilst overseas.

Pack wisely

The most valuable thing you will have with you whilst travelling is your back pack, it will house everything you own for the duration of your trip and you will never be too far from it. A useful tip is to have a back pack that doesn’t look brand new, thieves are more likely to target luggage that looks brand new than if it is a little more scuffed around the edges. Only carry what you must, if you pack 5 pairs of jeans and high heeled shoes your back won’t thank you and you will soon get tired of carrying them around.
Some staples for your backpack include, flip flops for use in often dirty hostel shower rooms, a ball of string, useful for many of occasions, a temporary close line or tying belongings to your back pack, a sarong, great as a blanket or cover up or even to provide some privacy if hung up across bunk beds in a hostel and a small torch, even on a key ring can be very helpful.

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Thanksgiving Travel to Be Worse Than Usual: What You Can Do

Get ready for an especially annoying Thanksgiving travel experience this year. If you’re flying over the holiday, you’re probably already well aware that airline prices are higher; according to CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg, we’re shelling out about 50 percent more this year than last. But wait, it gets worse. Prep yourself for enduring a sardine experience to get to your turkey destination as the Air Transport Association says flights will be packed to 90 percent of capacity.

According to Bloomberg, that will make air travel the most crowded it’s been since 1944, and travelers back then didn’t have to deal with interminable security check lines and mano-a-mano jostling for overhead storage space. Planning to stick to the ground for your Thanksgiving travels? Well, gas prices are already 7 to 9 percent higher than a year ago. And if the Federal Reserve’s QE2 policy keeps pushing the dollar down, that will likely mean prices at the pump will head even higher, as the cost of oil — priced in U.S. dollars — rises. The weekly gas price survey from AAA shows that a gallon of regular rose 6 cents last week.

Here are some tips on how to navigate the costs and stress of holiday travel:

Air Travel

Make a dramatic entrance…and slip out early. If you’ve yet to book your flight, CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg suggests avoiding any Wednesday flight — typically the busiest travel day of the year — and plan on catching on early flight on Thursday morning. That is indeed the least crowded travel day during the holiday week, according to the ATA. The same theory works for the return flight; Sunday is a killer, so try to head home on Saturday if you can to avoid some of the crowds. You’ll also save a bundle avoiding peak travel surcharges. Greenberg says he recently found an LA-NY roundtrip for $279 by avoiding the Wed-Sun time frame, nearly half the cost of traveling during the peak days.

Develop a family baggage strategy. No, I’m not offering tips for navigating the conversation around the Thanksgiving table, but how to minimize the financial and psychic cost of dealing with checked baggage. Greenberg is a big fan of shipping your luggage via FedEx or UPS Ground. Yes, that means getting organized well in advance so you can mail your luggage at least three to four days ahead of your arrival. “It may end up costing you $15 to $20 more than paying for a checked bag,” says Greenberg. “But your baggage won’t be lost and you won’t lose 2 1/2 hours of your life waiting standing around checking bags and dealing with baggage claim, assuming the airline doesn’t lose your bag.”
Save on baggage fees in the future. If you tend to travel on Delta or Continental you may be able to avoid the checked baggage fee — which can run as high as $200 roundtrip for a family of four — by opening a credit card sponsored by the airline. That typically entitles you to free checked baggage. Yeah, your credit score might take a temporary ding when you open a new credit line, but you’ll save plenty if you are frequent fliers.

Auto Travel

Invest in EZ-Pass. If your route involves toll roads, bridges, and tunnels, and you have yet to outfit your car with a transponder that entitles you to zip through the express lane, what exactly are you waiting for? You know there’s going to be a lot of traffic; any chance to move through it faster seems like a smart family survival tactic.

Buy a cheap portable DVD player. Okay, if kids are in the mix, and you’ve yet to take the plunge into the DVD-equipped mini-van, a good investment could be a portable DVD player for everyone’s sanity. Maybe I’m the last person to realize this, but you can pick up a portable player for under $100 these days. My MoneyWatch colleague Sarah Lorge Butler has a great list of kid-travel survival tips, including the advice to invest in headphones for the kids as well. (By the way, if you and the kids don’t get carsick reading on the road, Sarah recently shared a fabulous list of terrific children’s’ books.)

Get on the bus. If you’ve only got a few hundred miles to get where you need to go, a bus can be the most economical mode of transport and save you plenty of road rage. And if you haven’t checked out buses lately, take another look. Many bus lines have added comfy seats and free wireless.

Article Written by Carla Fried with The Daily Money


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Selecting A Good Hotel

Every time you look on tour, the first thing we have in our mind is a comfortable place. If your destination is not a very familiar place, it is necessary to know the details of various hotels in the area. Internet is a good source on the matter. All relevant information should be collected. Ads will appeal an excellent accommodation at lower prices, but it is better to ensure the authenticity and credibility of these establishments. Sometimes misleading advertising will make your trip and stay horrible.

VISIT THE WEB: It is very important to visit the websites of hotels and resorts to convince the facilities available. The details of the property, address, telephone or telex, email address, etc. should be collected and verified by contact with them. If it is possible to order the testimony of important guests who stayed there in the recent past. Information such as credit card acceptance services as car rentals, communications and currency exchange are important. Once they are convinced of the bona fides of the establishment, book accommodation and insist on a note of acknowledgment indicating the details of the power it offers. Also check if you are receiving the head rail or the Port of Air and transfer agreement will be for them.

TRAVEL AND FAMILY BUSINESS: If you travel with your family to enjoy holidays, certain facilities are expected. You need large rooms as the first requirement. Swimming pool and park for children is needed. Rent a car for sightseeing and shopping are other requirements. Facilities for entertainment will be an advantage.

But if you are on a business trip, need to know whether adequate communication facilities like telephone national and international direct dial, fax, email, etc are available. These are essential if you are not having a laptop with you. Accommodation near the air port may be preferable. Many other facilities will be offered for a good hotel if it is an executive or a family vacation.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD HOTEL: hotel's proximity to Puerto del Aire, and a city will be chosen by customers according to their purpose of visit. Standard rooms and special rooms with luxury amenities are always appreciated by business executives. Families on vacation who like cable or satellite TV, gym, cafeteria, laundry, excellent room service is an essential requirement for all categories of people.

Facilities such as conference room, conference room, restaurants and shops as well as catering for those who attend conferences are the requirements expected by enterprise customers.

CLASSIFICATION: The hotels of different categories. The ratings are given by AA and the UK tourism authorities to hotels, taking into account the level of services they provide. That are classified as a star with five star ratings based on the quality of service and level of services offered to guests. Maintenance of satisfaction of local customers and take into account the award of qualifications.

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