How to travel on your own cheap and interesting

Traveling with a tour operator and traveling on your own are radically different things. And it's not about the cost. Often, a vacation on a package tour is cheaper than a trip organized by the traveler himself. But if we are talking about travel, as an acquaintance with the history and traditions of the country, then this is exactly what you need.

How to decide on a wealthy trip 

Today, more and more tourists prefer to organize trips without the help of travel agencies. Before you go on a free voyage, you should evaluate your capabilities.

During the trip there will be no guide or accompanying group, and you need to be ready to solve all the problems that arise on your own. In this case, often without knowledge of the language. After all, not everything always goes according to plan.

Flight delays, late connections, confusion in bus routes and other surprises will have to be sorted out by ourselves. If these moments do not scare you, then you can safely start planning your first trip. And the question immediately arises: how to reduce its budget?

Accommodation

The easiest way to save on accommodation is to travel in the off-season, that is, during the period when the influx of tourists decreases significantly. For example, in Spain in August, the beaches are crowded, and the price tag soars by 30-40%. This is the hot season. In the second half of September, the weather is much more comfortable, and the price tag is already lower.

But there are more original ways to spend a minimum or nothing at all on accommodation.

• If the trip is not supposed to be at the most popular time for tourists, then you can not book a room in advance, but try to rent it at the time of arrival. Often savings are 50%.
• Use Internet services and become a member of agritourism, couchsurfing, housesitting or exchange vacation programs.

In any case, it is better to refuse the services of hotels. When traveling alone, hostels should be preferred. And if you are planning a family trip or a vacation in a big company, you should give preference to apartments or villas.

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Travel will become much cheaper if you start planning it in advance. This is especially true for prices for air tickets or train tickets. Just do not rush and purchase them on “very favorable terms” until the route is completely formed.

Not only Moscow has several international airports. And it's good if there are 20-30 km between them. If you need an urgent transfer between airports, then all the savings will be spent on paying for taxi services and restoring nerve cells.

It is optimal to download one of the e-applications and use it to track ticket prices and promotions. 

Entertainment, services and lunch

The Internet is a mine of information. Including free services. It is no secret that tourist cities often host events that do not require investment. Exhibitions, concerts, free museum hours or days and more. And you can go on a tour with a local resident who wants to meet a person from another country.

There are days in cafes and restaurants when they hold buffets. Most cafes have time allotted for a business lunch. The choice of dishes is small and masterpieces of culinary art will not be served, but it is quite possible to have a hearty lunch at a moderate cost.

There are many ways to travel economically and interestingly. They depend on the country and the time chosen for the trip. But it's worth trying. Maybe first in countries where there are no language barriers and you do not need a visa. This is one of the points to reduce the cost of travel.