Don't get hooked with your 8 to 5 jobs. In fact, you have every reason to pack up your suitcase and travel. To be maintain enthusiasm at work, you have to take advantage of your vacation leaves to re-energize yourself from the stagnant pressures your work demands from you, that when you get back, you'll be inspired to work again. Being employed will make it actually easier for you: you have available employment documents when needed and steady source of income. It will only be in your hands now how to maximize your money when traveling.
Just recently, I came from vacation with friends and wanted to share these hacks which saved us money from travelling:
1. Promo Airfare
Subscribe for promo alerts from low-cost airplane companies. Some airlines in Philippines, frequently offer seat sale on holidays. These seat sales also usually start at midnight.
Download apps like Skyscanner. It would give you list of airfare prices from different airlines for your desired destination and departure date. It would help you compare prices.
2. Book Accomodation thru Airbnb
Forget about hotels. Book your accomodation thru Airbnb. It's a tool where you could book apartments, rooms or house from locals offering a much cheaper price. It is also as comfortable as hotels but it gives that local feel in the desitination you're headed to. If it gives you doubt on the host or the room, you could rely on reviews from their previous bookings.
3. Buy Attraction Tickets at Klook
Download this app and book your travel activities at discounted prices. When we went to Hong Kong, we booked thru Klook app for our Disneyland and Oceanpark tickets and saved Php 322 for Disneyland and Php 434 for Oceanpark (We booked the tickets April 2017.). It is also a wise option if you hate to line up to buy tickets since the queue could be long at times. You just present the voucher from Klook at the entrance and they will just scan the QR code and you're good. Here's a sample of what we booked:
You may also check available activities of other countries.
4. Use MTR instead of taxi
Buy a loadable card which you tap every time you ride the MTR (similar to Hong Kong's Octopus Card) and research ahead the MTR station you need to get off as well as the Exit to your destination. Most tourist attractions can be reached conveniently thru MTRs so try it before you ride taxis. It will save you a lot.
5. Try Local Food
Ditch fine dining restaurants. Be more like a local and experience the place thru street food or local food.
6. Use credit card for points
When booking everything, use your credit cards to earn points. Some banks exchange the points to freebies. This way, you could maximize the benefits of your spending. Just be sure not to overspend and stick to your travel budget.
7. Take Advantage of Free Guided Tours
Search if the city you'll go to offer free guided tours and take advantage of it. It won't be a problem either if they don't have. With the convenient access of the internet, you could download apps and follow sample itineraries or even search for the tourist attractions in the area.
8. Bring Water
Often times, bottled water is much more expensive in touristy locations. So instead, be prepared. Bring your own water bottle and save a lot from it.
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