How to travel without money

If you love comfortable hotels and are not ready to give up the amenities for the sake of a dream - this article is not for you. The advice is simple: work long and hard, and one day you may be able to save the amount needed for the trip. For others who are not looking for easy ways, we will tell you how to travel the world without money or with a minimum of them.

Content of the article 

1 Inevitable costs 

2 Transport in travel 

3 Housing for rent 

4 Food on the go 

5 Useful tips for saving

Let's start with the bad, but quite predictable, news: it is unlikely to make such a trip without a penny. There are two cost items that cannot be saved. The first is visas. Of course, you can ask a truck driver you know to smuggle you across the border, but firstly, it will create a number of obstacles during your illegal stay in the country, and secondly, we prefer legal means of saving.

The second is health insurance. Before you travel around the world, you need to clearly understand that this activity is very adventurous, and often dangerous. Abroad, very expensive medical care, and if something happens - your family will have to spend a fortune on your treatment. This may include the necessary vaccinations if you are going to potentially dangerous countries.

On this we tie up with the bad news and move on to the positive. Any trip costs three whales: transport, housing, food. We will dwell on each of them in detail, considering both extreme ways of saving and conventional ones that do not involve a complete waiver of money.

Transport on the go The most "free" mode of transport in the world is hitchhiking. There are nuances, but for hardcore tourists - that's it. For those who do not want to rely on chance, you can look for fellow travelers on services like blablacar. Bicycle is the choice of hardy travelers who are in no hurry. Fortunately, European countries have all the conditions for cycling.

The bus is an inexpensive mode of transport, suitable for short journeys between cities. Carefully study the route and ticket prices. It often happens that the price of tickets for "transfer" tickets will be much lower than for a direct flight. The train is also inexpensive, especially if you book tickets in advance. It is better to choose night flights, in which, if you are lucky, you can sleep, saving at the same time and housing.

Housing for rent Camping.

 For those who carry everything with them, it is an ideal option. Free, safe, have everything you need, plus fresh air. What else do you need? Couchsurfing is suitable for those who want to travel the world without money, but are reluctant to give up basic amenities. In the largest guest network there is accommodation for all tastes, and absolutely free. If you need an option without the owners - suitable exchange vacation or house sitting. In the first case, you provide your home in exchange for someone else's, in the second - look after the house in the absence of the owners.

In any tourist city you can find a hostel - an inexpensive hostel, where there is everything you need. There are many international volunteer organizations that will be happy to accept active young people who want to travel while helping other people or the planet. Housing, road, food - all inclusive. You have a chance not only to travel the world, but also to make it a little better.

Work in exchange for housing.

 These are international programs, where after spending a few hours on a farm or enterprise, the rest of the time can be spent traveling. You will not earn money, but you will not have to pay for accommodation and meals. In the same way, you can travel on a cruise liner as a team member.

Food on the go Forget about restaurants on the tourist streets. 

Look for inconspicuous cafes in sparsely populated alleys where locals eat. It is guaranteed to be tasty and inexpensive. Even better - prepare yourself from products bought in supermarkets or on the market. So you can save at least 50% of the budget on food. And if you buy only promotional products or those that are about to expire, then even more.

Speaking of expiration date. Have you heard of dumpster diving? This is a relatively new movement that is struggling with overproduction of food by removing food thrown away by supermarkets from garbage cans. So, if hunger or the desire to travel overcomes the feeling of disgust - you can "slash" under a conscious inhabitant of the planet and dig a little edible in the trash behind grocery stores.

When traveling in the countryside, do not miss the free gifts of nature in the form of wild apple trees, pears, plums and other fruits and vegetables. In addition to saving on food, it is also vitamins. Always carry a bottle of water with you and fill it at every opportunity. It is impossible to get a drink - pour tap water, pre-boil for a couple of minutes and allow to settle.