7 Ways to Spend Less on Your Summer Travels

7 Ways to Travel on a BudgetIf you want travel to be part of your life, more than likely you can make it happen for you and/or your family. It's so easy to think of reasons why you can't get away but it might be more possible than what you think. Consider exchanging homes with another family, subletting your house for a few weeks, or traveling in the off-season!











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Rent an Apartment1. Rent an Apartment
It is so much cheaper to rent an apartment than to stay in a hotel. You can usually get cheaper rates for staying longer, too! It also enables you to save on food. Instead of spending a fortune eating out, you can cook at home in the kitchen. Not only is it cheaper, it's often a more authentic way to experience the culture and the food. Airbnb.com or Enroute.com are both great soures to find apartments.






House Exchange2. Participate in a House Exchange
Lodging is usually one of the most expensive parts of traveling. If a hotel or an apartment both seem out of the question, consider exchanging homes with someone! You'll pay a fee to list your home but after that it's free and it's a great way to see places you may have never thought about traveling to.














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Rent out Your Home3. Rent out Your Home Cover your rent/mortgage while you are away by listing your home on Aribnb.com or subletting it! Freeing up a little room in your budget will make travel much more doable!











Use Your Frequent Flyer Miles4. Use Your Frequent Flyer Miles A friend of mine practically went to Iceland for free because she had so many air miles from a credit card. Consider signing up for a plan that lets you earn mileage through shopping or previous trips.













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Stay Put5. Stay Put Choose one place to go and stay there. It's so much cheaper than traveling to a bunch of cities in a few weeks. Plus, it lets you experience daily life instead of just the tourist parts.























Bring Work WIth You6. Bring Work WIth You While it's not realistic for every job, you'd be surprised at how possible this is. My brother and father had always dreamed of hiking the Appalachian Trail so my brother asked his high school counselor if he could make a senior project of the hike for credit. My dad was able to work remotely for a while because he asked if he could. If you are a freelancer, consider creating or seeking out a project for the place you'd like to travel to.










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Take Public Transportation7. Take Public Transportation If you don't have to rent a car and don't take taxies, transportation is significantly cheaper. Go by bus, train, subway, bike share, or your own two feet!













- By Chelsea Fuss
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