Comments on: 7 Tips for a More Fulfilling (and Frugal) Travel Experience

By: Fire

Fire — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 02:04:15 +0000

Nice to read your whole experiences here. Well presented. Nice sharing and do stay in touch. This is GREAT advise for people who desperately want to travel but can't afford it or don't know how to. Well done, Julia! I know a couple people at least who might very well benefit from this….

By: aseper

aseper — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:09:40 +0000

Nice list. I also think number one is most important. When planning our RTW, so many people just assumed we were spending all our time in Europe. When they found out we weren't hitting up Europe at all, they were shocked. Why would someone want to travel in S. America? was a question we received often. Now I love Europe and there are many places there I want to visit/go back to, but Europe can wait until I'm older and a little less adventurous. Going places where your money lasts three to four times longer is the way to go, imo, of course.

By: aseper

aseper — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:09:40 +0000

By: jim jones

jim jones — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:52:31 +0000

Good post, I totally agree. I travel Thailand and Cambodia every 6 months and I can live quite well on $30 a day.

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:23:36 +0000

Couchsurfing is also a great way to meet people – and get a free place to stay!

By: Mahalia Myrah

Mahalia Myrah — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:01:01 +0000

I definitely agree with points 4 and 5. When I was travelling through Europe last year I made sure to always learn a few phrases in each language, the most important being “I don't speak (language). Do you speak English?”

It's great to find other travellers who have been to the same cities and are roughly the same age as they will have lots of advice on what to do and what not to do in the city. They may also be able to link you up with people living in they city that they met there. Couchsurfing is also a great way to meet people.

By: mina

mina — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:09:03 +0000

i'm currently on an around-the-world trip. just found your blog and catching up on posts – great tips!

By: Andy Hayes

Andy Hayes — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:03:12 +0000

Some great frugal tips – I also think planning ahead and being a little organised makes a huge difference.

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:25:38 +0000

I would say that probably tip number one is the most important. Money is always an issue, so traveling in countries where your currency will take you further is crucial. Africa is also very very cheap (mostly anyhow) but it is true that in Asia and South America you will get better value.

And one important thing: never join one of those all included trips that take you everywhere, fixed schedule and all that. You are likely to miss the best of your destination. Using local tours (if at all) will be cheaper and more fulfilling.

Federico
www.maitravelsite.com

By: Abbie

Abbie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:48:26 +0000

Ooooh good tips! I get Travelzoo's weekly top 20 deals, too, and they are usually REALLY good deals!