Most people dream about seeing the world one day, and for most people, one day never comes. That’s because too many people wrongly believe traveling is too expensive and they can’t justify the cost. In reality, there are so many ways to travel on a fixed budget.

To help ease your financial worries when traveling on a budget, we have compiled some of our favorite cheap international travel tips and tricks. Follow this simple advice and you can finally arrive at the destination of your dreams.

Research, Research, Research

Our first piece of advice is also one of the most critical: never book flights on a whim. Yes, some of the best road trips are spontaneous events, but air travel requires a lot more prep work. .This is a crucial lesson for young travelers to learn.

It doesn’t matter if you’re booking cheap flights to Bangkok, Thailand or Wichita, Kansas, booking on a whim is a great way to overspend. If you want to find the cheapest airfare you can, you need to do your research ahead of time. Finding cheap flights to Hong Kong or Japan doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg, and another arm if you research and book during the slow season, for instance. And when it comes to securing a flight, we recommend flying out in the middle of the night or very early in the morning for the best possible deals.

Bring the Smallest Piece of Luggage Possible

We know that this can be easier said than done, but think of it this way: If you limit your luggage options, then you’re less likely to spend your money on trinkets and clothing and more likely to spend on meals and experiences. Or, if you really would like a souvenir to take home, set a budget for frivolous things, take out that much money in cash, and stick to it.

Check out Social Media

Social media can be a powerful resource to use when it comes to traveling on a budget. A full 42% of Millennials’ travel destinations are influenced by seeing where their friends and family have visited. So take a gander on social media and see if any places look appealing to you, then ask around! Chances are, the people you know can brief you on where to stay, what to eat, and even the cheapest tours to help save you a bit of that hard-earned cash.

We’re not done yet. When it comes to giving out our favorite budget travel tips and tricks, we always have more to say, so stay tuned for our next blog on budget travel!

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