Travelling on the cheap

BY ONEIKA RAYMOND

These days you don’t need a bank account the size of the Eiffel Tower or the Statue of Liberty to see the sights. There are a host of affordable and exciting ways to travel the world on the cheap. Whether it’s a free bed (or couch), a cheap ride or a discount tour to your favourite landmark, the real beauty of the following suggestions is that they invariably bring people together – helping you to create a truly unique experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life. So, next time you get the interminable feeling that you’re overworked and underpaid, why not sign up to these websites and see just how little it can cost to get away.

  • Couch Surfing The real beauty of CouchSurfing is not the free accommodation but the wealth of location-specific experience you can gain from fellow surfers. Simply sign up to the site, search for a comfortable couch in your preferred destination and prepare to meet some truly wonderful people. If you already have a place to stay then CS also offers a way to meet locals who are always more than willing to invite you to the best parties in the city.

 

  • Airbnb For those who are looking for something a little more upmarket i.e. a real bed, Airbnb takes the money out of the pockets of the large hotel chains and puts it into the hands of real people. Much like choosing a hotel or hostel, users get a large choice of accommodation that fits any budget whilst also giving you premium spots within the city at bargain prices.

 

  • Car Sharing Of course, if you’re travelling in the truest sense of the word and not just lazing on a beach somewhere in the Pacific, you’re going to need a way to get around. There are plenty of car sharing sites that make the journey somewhat more personable and that save you money at the same time. Simply choose your destination and you’ll be presented with a selection of available seats suited to whatever time you wish to travel.

The advent of budget airlines has meant that travelling the world is now cheaper than ever but if you’re still struggling to make that trip to Thailand fit within a $200 budget then Voucherbox can help. With a huge range of vouchers covering flights, hotels, car hire and even that much needed mosquito repellent, you’re sure to save enough Baht to cover the cost of all those fake sunglasses you’re bound to want/need.

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