Travel
Like The
"Rich and Famous. . ."
Discover How A Pauper
Travels Like A King!
Four Ways to Free/Low Cost Travel
by: Liana Metal
1. Free lodging!
Find a pen friend. Maybe you haven’t thought of
this. It’s the
best solution to your budget problems, but you can’t have it overnight!
Greek people are hospitable and so are other countries’ people if you
become friends with. It’s the simplest thing to do if you like writing
letters or just exchanging cards and souvenirs. I’ve done it and a lot
of other people have, why not you? Your friend will probably be happy
to put you up for a couple of nights and show you around as well. The
other alternative is to exchange your house/flat with somebody else’s
abroad. There is a site online that will help you find a place . Try
www.welcometraveller.org, they advertise ‘exchange homes free of
charge’. Try also www.bigworld.com
for offers and discounts.
2. Low cost travel
Stay at campsites. The cheapest alternative to
free lodging, at
least in Greece. You save money and have fun . Find a campsite at www.greecetravel.com/campsites
3. Invest on a bike.
If you like cycling, then you can do it. In Greece
you can cycle
to most places and see areas that are worth visiting. You can easily
rent a bike , and if you are in Corfu you can try www.mountainbikecorfu.com
4. Rent a room in a village or at the port
There are families who rent rooms in their own
house ; cheaper
than hotel rooms but you have to follow the rules. Where can you find
them?
Watch the port area if you come by ship. There are
people who
approach you and tell you about their own rooms around the area, at low
prices. Sometimes you can even bargain to get a better price.
Well, if all these don’t suit you and you may own
a caravan ,
you don’t have to worry about lodgings. You can stay at campsites at
low cost, at the side of the road or even in a field for free. You can
also hire a caravan and share the expenses, if you travel with friends.
Todays Travel Tip
Most people would say that overbooking is an evil of the airlines.
You can however use this to your advantage. If you get to your
flights early you can voluntary to be bumped and get discounted
flights, meal vouchers, option to not travel and obtain a refund,
hotel accommodation, or ground transportation. This book goes
into greater detail on how to use overbooking to your advantage. Check back tomorrow for
another tip.
P.S.
If you have ever wanted to travel like the "rich and famous," here is
your opportunity. The Pauper's Secret Confessions alone, are
worth 10 times the cost of this book. Never take another trip
without being prepared!
