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How to travel the world almost for free

   

     If you are not rich, you have an average salary, but you really want to travel, I see 3 options: 

1.Accumulate. 

2.To work remotely. 

3.Learn to travel for free or almost for free.

    This article will talk about point 1 (in short), and the main focus will be on point 3. Remote work requires at least a separate article, although you can write a whole book. The main thing you need to understand is that you don't have to be rich to travel. There are other possibilities as well.

    About money To go on my first trip, I saved up. I simply put aside a certain amount after receiving each salary, I lived without frills on the remaining money. No going to the cinema - you can watch at home, no fitness club - you also have dumbbells at home, practically no cafes - I know how to cook, almost no new clothes, only if I really feel like it. It wasn't easy, but it wasn't hard either. I was warmed by a dream, so I could be patient. I made travel a priority, and after getting paid, I saved for my dream first.

    This is a very important point, because you will not be able to save the required amount of money if you do not make your goal a priority, giving up various pleasant little things every day in favor of a dream. All that year I did not have enough money for new clothes and gadgets, going to the cinema and cafes, taxis, etc. because at the beginning of the month I put aside most of my salary and lived on the rest of the money.If you are also going to save and need advice, let me know in the comments. Then I will write a detailed article on accumulation and share my experience more fully. In the process of accumulation, you will have to deal with your budget. If you want to travel the world on your own, the ability to keep track of income and expenses is paramount. Without it, there is simply no way, it is better to get used to it in advance.
    If you want to travel not only in Russia, it is advisable to know English at least at a basic level. There are many free lessons and courses on the Internet, so if you still don’t know English, you didn’t really need it. Even if you are going to travel by free methods, I think it is the height of stupidity not to save at least $ 1,000 just in case. If you have not known Zen, this will save you a lot of nerves. You want to travel, not survive.

How to spend the night for free in any country 

    To avoid paying rent, stay with the locals. Especially for this purpose, there are many services that bring together travelers and hospitable people. Using these sites, you will never pay for housing in other countries.

    Sometimes you will be given a separate room, sometimes a free sofa, maybe even an air mattress. You do not have to pay for housing, but there is one feature - you should not abuse hospitality. You can live for free, but not for long. Usually no more than a week and you need to look for a new home. Fortunately, there are plenty of couchsurfers around the world, even in Russia.

    Another feature is that you will save money on the roof over your head, but in Couchsurfing it is customary to treat the host, take them to a cafe or buy food and cook some kind of Russian dish. The CS has a strong emphasis on cultural exchange. The history of your travels will be expected from you, often with beer or other strong drinks. So free accommodation for tourists turns into a small drinking bout.

Volunteer programs for free travel 

    At this point, there will be no large volunteer programs to rescue sea turtles or anything else where you will have to shell out $ 200 for participation. I have a friend who volunteered in Bali, paid to work for free. I don't mind, but there are other options. Help with the work of local residents, for example. If you are ready to work 4 hours a day for food and a roof over your head, then this option will suit you.

Exchange travel – Home Exchange 

    Have you ever watched the comedy "The Vacation"? It was filmed just about the phenomenon, which in English is called "house swap" or the exchange of houses. Recently, the idea of ​​sharing has become popular in the west. She came to us in the form of carsharing. The essence of the idea is simple - you register on a specially trained site and look for a partner who would like to exchange housing with you for a while. You live with him, and he with you. Everything is wonderful.

How to save even more 

    I think the housing issue is closed. Now you know how to live in another country for free. It remains to close the issues with transport, excursions and meals.

Hitch-hiking

     A free way to move around the world with the help of passing cars. This phenomenon is popular and relatively safe in civilized countries: America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and even in Russia.

Cook your own food 

    The best way to save money when traveling is to cook yourself. I was spending about $50 on food a week while in Stockholm. Compare with the average check of $15 for a dish in a cafe or restaurant. This simple rule saved me $150. Many hostels, guesthouses, campuses and couchsurfing will provide you with a kitchen. No kitchen? Prepare sandwiches. You don't have to have a stove to be full.

It is not necessary to constantly go to restaurants if you are traveling. Your trip to Paris won't get any worse if you decide to cook for yourself for the day. There is no need to spend a lot of money in catering. The recipe for low-cost travel comes down to 3 ingredients: an inexpensive way to get around, a place to stay and save on food. All this will turn your travel dream into reality.