How to Plan your Budget Travel
Date Added: September 18, 2008 10:22:33 PM
Vacationing is now a luxury for most travelers since transportation fares have skyrocketed due to the increase in oil prices. But the good news is that there is always a way for the frugal ones to cut down on expenses while enjoying the sights and sounds of their dream destination. By planning a budget travel, one can enjoy traveling without worrying about the exorbitant costs.
One of the best ways to cut on travel costs is to hop on trains and buses that travel overnight. By riding overnight trains and buses, one instantly saves on time and money, as these modes of transportation can quickly cover a distance faster that those which travel at day. 
For example, there are a lot of overnight trains that ply in Thailand and India. Most of these trains are comfortable enough. A bonus is waking up to a great sunrise while enjoying the quick train ride. This is an experience any person on a budget travel will surely appreciate. But not all overnight train rides are cheap, since train rides in Spain are quite exorbitant. Better check out the rates first before hopping on an overnight train or bus.
It would also help your budget travel if you check in a hotel with extra amenities and services such as complimentary breakfast, airport pickup, walking tours, and the like. You can always get these additional services from small and budget lodging inns and hotels that are looking to give better services and amenities to their clients, since they normally get mileage from referrals or recommendations from satisfied customers. As much as possible, do not check in hotels that have advertisements in guidebooks since these hotels charge high rates.
Another way to go on budget travel is to go on day trips. This would allow you to see the sights without shelling out a lot of money. There are places which cannot be explored by small groups, thus it would help if you go on day trips to get the most of your time and money. For instance, the popular floating market in Thailand is usually explored during day trips. What’s more, these trips have free lunch as well as free transportation.
Another good tip to remember in planning your budget travel is to book locally. There are lesser costs involved if you book your stay while you are in Bangkok than booking online while you were in the United States. What’s more, travel agents in Bangkok are in a better position to suggest good places to stay and visit in the area.
While going around town, try not to take taxis but instead hop on public transportation. This way, you can work on your limited budget and also have the chance to get a closer look on the culture of the country you are visiting.
Remember that having a limited budget is not a hindrance for you to fully experience the sights and sounds of another country. Going on budget travel allows you to experience another culture without paying too much.
