How to save to travel the world. Unless you are one of the lucky ones or your hard work pays well, you aren’t going to get too far without saving a few quid. You expect saving money to be much easier.
BECOME AWARE OF THE SH*T YOU ARE PAYING MONEY FOR
After 10 years of traveling, I believe I have tried every trick in the book for saving money. I have found that some work better than others, but a little willpower goes a long way!
YOU DON’T NEED TO BE RICH
In the generation of failed savers escaping the temptation of 21st-century marketing is hard. Various tactics lure us into sales, and micro marketing enhances this on social media platforms. Marketers now individually target us based on age, gender, and personality, which might shock you.
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YOU JUST NEED TO BE SAVVY
Whether you want to travel the world, visit every country or just set off on a special holiday we all need to make a few sacrifices. I saved well for my big trip but I wanted to make sure I wasn’t going to miss out on any of the fun. There is nothing worse than a bit of FOMO and I was happy with the balance.
Over 5 years, I found the highest-paying savings account and deposited every penny I could spare. Besides opening savings accounts, I also set up a direct debit to automatically transfer part of my wages each month. Initially, living on less is difficult, but you soon get used to not buying those trainers you fancied or going out every weekend and spending all your earnings. In the end, I saved a small fortune, and I undoubtedly made one of the best decisions.
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EGUIDE
My eGuide deeply explores all things savings and also gives some of my favorite tips to get you started on your trip. I wanted to keep it simple and to the point and although it might be around 50 pages, with a ton of photos and bullet points it’s an easy read.
IT INCLUDES…
Realisation – First, realize that you don’t need vast amounts of money to travel the world!
Savings goal – Planning on how much you need and where to store your treasure. The longer you leave the money aside the better the return.
Cutting costs – All those things you are subscribed to or buy on a daily basis. They might not sound a lot but they soon add up. The savings might shock you.
Flights & accom – They are the biggest killers when it comes to travelling. Flights and accommodation consume up to half of your budget, so you can save a small fortune by finding ways to save.
Sober savings – I’m not an every weekend drinker as I tend to work weekends as well but I never usually refuse an opportunity. And when one does arise I tend to go for broke. This way, nights out remain special since they occur only every 3 or 4 weeks. I kept the costs down, which was key for me.
Earn – Additional tips on how to make money while you travel to enable you to travel further for longer. Also that all important question of how do you get paid to travel?
And more….
Such as learning how how I am able to travel so often and for so long
FINAL THOUGHTS
It’s true that you don’t need vast sums of money to go travelling. Simply cutting a few costs and saving a little goes a long way, not to mention how you spend it when you get there. Download my free eGuide here and see for yourself.
SAFE TRAVELS, DS x
