You Can Travel Cheap! Lie: Travel is Expensive, Truth: You Can Afford to See the World... and Here is How from Someone Who Did

By Alicia Baldelli

Inside are answers to many of the questions commonly asked by first-time budget travelers like: "What is a hostel?" "How do I find the cheapest flight?" "How can I avoid getting ripped off?" "What forms do I need to fill out to get my passport?" "How do I get around without cell data?" "How can I get the country's currency?" "Can I work while traveling?" "What can I do to help me with the language barrier?" "Are there ways to save on accommodation and meals?" "Which travel apps are actually worth having?"

So, put your mind at ease and get ready to feel prepared and inspired to start your own adventure where you will learn the many things which you can only learn through traveling.

18 Parts to Feeling Like a Travel Pro
1: Choosing a location, timeframe and asking other key questions
2: Choosing a flight
3: Workaway, WOOFing,TEFL and studying abroad
4: Hostels and Airbnb
5: Couchsurfing
6: Getting your passport and checking for visa requirements
7: Getting around short and long distances
8: SIM cards, internet and WhatsApp
9: Packing basics
10: Saving on food and staying hydrated
11: Currency
12: Finding free or cheap things to do
13: Overcoming the language barrier
14: Budgeting, other income sources and making money on the road
15: Tipping, bartering prices down and other cultural differences
16: Don’t get ripped off: hiding your money, avoiding pickpockets, dodging scams, taxi rides and more
17: Other
18: Example Trip Costs

• Language: English
• Publisher: Alicia Baldelli
• Release date: Jun 16, 2018

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YOU CAN TRAVEL CHEAP!

Lie: Travel is Expensive, Truth: You Can Afford to See the World... and Here is How from Someone Who Did

An eBook by Alicia Baldelli

18 Steps to Feeling Like a Total Budget Travel Pro

1: Choosing a location, timeframe and asking other key questions

2: Choosing a flight

3: Workaway, WOOFing, TEFL, studying abroad and more

4: Hostels and Airbnb

5: Couchsurfing

6: Getting your passport and checking for visa requirements

7: Getting around short and long distances

8: SIM cards, internet and WhatsApp

9: Packing basics

10: Saving on food and staying hydrated

11: Currency

12: Finding free or cheap things to do

13: Overcoming the language barrier

14: Budgeting, extra income sources and making money on the road

15: Tipping, bartering prices down and other cultural differences

16: Don’t get ripped off: hiding your money, avoiding pickpockets, dodging scams, taxi rides and more

17: Other

18: Example Trip Costs

At 23 I felt trapped and took my first flight. At 24 I decided to go see the world. Like many, I thought that international travel was unaffordable and only for the wealthy, but I quickly discovered just how possible it was. Now, at age 28 I have been to over 20 countries. I have learned A LOT along the way and hope this eBook makes it easier for you to travel safely, comfortably, and affordably whether it’s a short vacation or a long-term adventure. A little knowledge goes a long way. YOU can travel cheap!

© Alicia Baldelli 2019

1. Choosing a location, timeframe and asking other key questions

Is it the bustling, cobblestone streets of Europe that call you? The rainforests and shades of green in central America? A sparsely populated coastline for just you and your bare feet? Or do you just want to find the cheapest possible getaway far from everything and everyone you know? Are you willing to do a work exchange to gain new skills and keep costs down to travel longer? Will you utilize websites to stay for free with locals? Will you be eating out or cooking your own food? Planning every detail ahead or spontaneously going where your heart leads you? Do you want to party your little butt off surrounded by other travelers or do you want to live and immerse yourself with locals? Is history or hiking more your thing? Do you plan to embark on a one stop trip or to see more than one location?

The answers to these questions are unique to each individual and to each trip taken as well as experimentation but they are important to consider. Below you will find all the information needed to help you decide on the kind of trip you’d like to take. Remember that the more flexible and open you are, the better for you and your wallet. You can always book a one-way flight and wing it but that certainly isn’t for everyone. This guide will be useful for keeping costs low, sparking new ideas and for easing any anxieties you have as this urge to travel grows into action. I’ve found that if a heart has the desire to see the world, it’s a need that can only be fulfilled by making it happen. The itch won’t go away unless it’s indulged by packing your bags and boarding a plane to somewhere unfamiliar. On a deeper level, it’s often a quest to discover something about yourself through engaging with the broader world and the unknown.

As for location, unless you’ve always dreamt of a specific place and have zeroed in on it, consider everything! Explore flights, exchange rates, time of year, public transportation options, cost of living, work exchanges and average accommodation cost. Well-known locations don’t always mean better and certainly don’t mean cheaper; know there are many hidden