Everything starts at...
...home! That's right, your daily routine is the main tool!
It's all about... where your money is going? You will be amazed if you do a detailed list to trace the destiny of every single cent that it is in your bank account!
This is the beginning of setting your priorities!
The key is to ask yourself: what will happen if I don't buy this?
First let's take a look at...
Top priorities
- 🏡 Shelter
- 🥑 Food
- 🧥 Clothing
And that's it!
Everything else you can manage to the minimum!
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💰 Do you really need to buy shoes or a piece of cloth every
week/month?
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💰 Do you really need to go out for lunch/dinner every day/week?
- 💰 Do you really need to buy those expensive sun glasses/watch?
Next step
🏆 Now that you have defined your priorities and you are able to save some money the next step is to pay yourself first ! Just before you start paying for your monthly expenses! Put that money in a save place like a separated bank account!
Let's travel!
Some money in your pocket... check! Baggage... don't 'check-in' it please!
Packing light is one of the most important things about traveling! Why? Because it will make your travel experience more expensive and more exhausting if you take those huge bags whith you...
- 💲 The plain tikects will be more expensive
- 🚕 If you have to take a taxi, train, bus... it will be a heavy job!
- ⛔ It's a new place, a new format of public transportation, a different language... going around trying to find the train station while pushing your big and heavy bag... it's something that you do not want!
Transport
It's probably the most expensive item! Here some tips for saving money:
- ⏰ Be flexible with departing and arrival dates
- 😎 Shoulder season is your favorite
- 🏃 Walking tours instead of a bus ticket (and there is a lot of FREE guided walking tours!)
Here you will find some of the sites where you can search for plain tikets and more:
Accommodation
There's a lot of options nowadays! You just have to decide what kind of accommodation are you willing to pay according to your budget!
Hostels are the top choise about saving in accommodation! The price of shared rooms and a kitchen where you can manage to cook your own food is heaven for your wallet! BUT make sure that you try the local food, there is a lot of places where you can eat without spend all your money! Extra tip: the best food and the best prices are in those places were the local people are going!
Here you will find some of the best sites for searching for a accommodation: