0
0
I had to do it again, for all the broke boys traveling out there today in the two zero two two. The first guide was primarily focused on how to save money when looking for places to stay, and if you wanna learn how to do that, check it out here:
This post will probably be shorter than the other, as I have less to say! Nonetheless, without further ado but with more remaining to do, put on your tutus, let’s dance to the rhythm of 2 2 and get on with that aforementioned poverty party!
Obligatory Qualifiers
Obviously, if you are rich, don’t even read this, just leave, just go home! You’re not wanted here! Nah jk (but not really though). To me, traveling is gonna be expensive no matter what. I don’t like to be too cheap to the point where you prevent yourself from fully enjoying your opportunities. I believe the best approach is a balance, choosing what to prioritize and when you can think of the budget first. Personally, I know some people who stay in all inclusive resorts, hang around other travelers and only move around by tours which never allows them to get an authentic feel for the country. Simultaneously if you go to a country and don’t care to try the local customs like food or events because of the cost, then do you! Me personally though, I prefer a balance.
Transportation
Transportation costs vary of course depending on the country. Often in ‘developed’ nations, trains offer discounts for students and young people, and things like Eurorail help you save money while traveling long distances. Additionally, ridesharing apps like Blablacar are available in Europe and there are equivalents in other nations, like Kangaride in Canada. Additionally, Uber or whatever the country’s equivalent are good choices as in some nations, taxis can be unreliable as they may try to squeeze more money out and don’t tell you the price upfront. This isn’t always the case of course but it’s something to keep in mind while a broke boy traveling.
I forgot to mention many places have rentable bikes and scooters and offer deals and discounts for their metros and trams. In a lot of ‘developing’ countries, there are things like shared taxis which are dirt cheap, though often a little daunting to foreigners, especially if you don’t know the local language. These shared taxis are usually makeshift minivans where that squeeze a ton of people into one. In Tunisia, they’re Louages, and in Georgia they’re called Mashrutkas for example. I would recommend these if you know exactly where you’re going and have courage. They sort of give you a hint of regular life and I’ve found them to be comfortable enough in my limited experience.
Love yourself!
Shit, that paragraph was supposed to be about walking. Someone’s gonna get fired!
we all make mistakes!
To make it short, if you’re up to walking I’d do it, I usually cap it at an hour or less to my destination to walk, since often you’ll be carrying luggage too. However, if you find yourself willing to do it, it’s exercise, not harming the environment after all. You can go at your own pace and already see the area on your way to your destination. Keep in mind, of course, that some cities are much more pedestrian-friendly than others.
Food
So I always feel as though part of the experience should be to try local food when you travel. However, I don’t think you need to spend every single meal trying local dishes, going out and spending money. If you’re staying in a hostel or hotel, try to choose one with breakfast included, or you can even hit up the supermarket or the city’s open markets as a lot of the food there is fresh and cheap. I’d suggest eating out a few times a week but not every night for a broke boy traveling. Usually, I don’t need to eat every single dish that a nation has ever created before. Just a select few! I end up going to convenience stores a lot, as they are cheap, offer familiar kinds of snack foods, and don’t really require much talking if you don’t know the language. Not good for your physical health but fuck it!
Other Wasteman Tings
Beyond those two things and shelter, I feel offer facets of traveling are not as necessary. The biggest thing you’d need to be concerned with are things like tours or events specific to that area that you need to see but there are a lot of varieties to this and it really depends on your options and personal interests at the end of the day so I won’t tell you how to live your life.
I would say it’s useful to make note of how much money you begin a trip with and how much you’ve been spending each day so as the trip goes on you can sort of know what kinda range of dollars you should be spending and act accordingly. Also, watch out for phone charges, roaming and all that stuff. That’s left ya boi waiting for Food Stamps on 20+ ocassions!
In Conclusion
In conclusion, this post is totes over! Duh! See ya!
Of course, this is my opinion as a broke boy traveling. If it helps that’s good, if not, I’m not your mom, and I’m not responsible for your financial well-being. I know it’s short but a few nice little insights for all of y’all traveling on a budget! Next time, meaning in 2100, I will make a rich man traveling guide! Cuz everyone knows money turns boys into men! And I could turn ya boi into a man, daddy. Okay no that sounds weird, let’s just end this here.
[…] Click Me Daddy! […]
[…] learn even more. Trying to learn how to talk to food for instance? Emphatically learn how with more Globe Junkie articles (not really). Finally, go try some Nepalese cuisine, before it tries […]