Financial literacy for dummies: how to plan a vacation and not go broke

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

How to choose a hotel, find cheap tickets and avoid visa problems.

What services will help you plan your trip

Some people like to browse hundreds of Internet resources on their own in search of great deals, others hate it. Fortunately, the world is not without kind developers. They created travel planning apps. It has become much easier to come up with optimal and economical routes.

Which is better: last minute tours or early booking

If self-planning is not for you, you can buy a ready-made tour. The lowest prices are waiting for you with early booking or almost on the eve of departure. It remains to figure out whether there is a difference between these lucrative offers and whether it is worth postponing the purchase of the ticket.

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How to make and cancel hotel reservations

It seems like a simple science, but it has its own nuances. Use special services to find great deals and pay attention to the cancellation policy.

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How to save on Booking.com

The service has handy filters that help you find great budget hotels, hostels, and apartments. And with the help of some tricks, you can make the trip even more profitable.

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How to rent an apartment through Airbnb

Hotels are not the only way to stay comfortably. You can, for example, rent a room from a sociable local and find out secrets about interesting places in the city. Or rent an apartment in a great location and save some money.

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How to avoid problems when applying for a visa

Visa problems will ruin your travel plans, and money for tickets and hotel will be wasted. Therefore, it is better not to make mistakes.

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How to buy cheap flights

So that the flight does not cost a pretty penny, you will have to follow the sales and not be intimidated by transfers. And also, clearing the cache protects from the tricks of marketers.

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How to buy cheap train tickets

It is difficult to save money when traveling by train, but it is possible. To do this, it is better not to postpone the purchase of tickets until the last moment.

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How to hitchhike

You don't have to spend money on tickets at all. Hitchhiking is not just moving from point A to point B, it is a whole philosophy. And it assumes that you study at least a little theory before you start practicing.

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Bonus. Lifehacker's podcast on how to organize a trip

Stories and helpful tips await you to help you get the most out of your trip.

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