Would you like to travel anywhere in the world for $ 1,000 or less? Do not think that it's just about reaching any place you want to meet. I mean a complete vacation.
Every day we are seeing advertising for major brands of hotels, cruises and airlines. We are firmly convinced that it could not be for us because we do not have enough money. Despite all the blogs, apps, websites and Instagram accounts out there, too many people still do not believe that the trip can be cheap.
We can understand it. We have been conditioned by the big brands and an advertising oriented to sell us expensive lifestyles. But there are always opportunities.
There are people who still do not know that times have even changed, travel and the whole business model related to them has evolved in such a way that we can say that we are currently in a golden age of travel, thanks to cheap flights , and the economy of sharing. We are seeing in a world where there is a revolution in travel, which is allowing people to travel much easier without sacrificing comfort.
It is no longer a great choice among cheap backpacker hostels and luxury resorts.
In fact, it is really very easy to travel with a moderate budget on a budget these days.
Today, we want to show you the concept of the $ 1K trip. A thousand dollars that can help you get where you want to go.
One thousand dollars is a lot of money, but it is not an impossible amount of money for most of us. You could do it if you could save $ 2.74 per day for a year. Most of us can save $ 2.74 a day.
So, do you want to start?
Think positively. It is the first step. Never wake up in the morning saying, "I can not travel X," you'll never look for ways to start traveling. You will only see blockages: bills, flight costs, car payments, other obligations. It is true that not everyone has the means or the desire to travel, but if you want to do it, then you should ask yourself: "How could I achieve my dream of traveling?"
Once you begin to believe that it is possible, you begin to look for ways to make it possible. I do not want you to think that money or any other resource could come from heaven. What you should do is think of the necessary steps you can take from the first day that will bring you closer to your travel goals.
If you want to travel with a limited budget you should know that the most important thing is that you need planning.
For example, if you want to travel Europe, you should know the hotels and all those places where you could get it hosted at a very economical price. you can investigate through the Internet and know all the information you need to find cheap accommodation; also know many data of the public transport of the area where you want to go. There are people who have traveled to London for $ 700. They have traveled to England for ten days; they did not care where they slept, they did not spend much money on alcohol and used public transport. Sometimes people just want to have fun and live a new experience. Remember that to do this, research is very important. But, if you do not believe me, do it yourself now. Do a Google search, you could write: Cheap Budget in Scotland and you can see all the options that the page of that search engine shows you.
Budget hotels are ideal for the traveler who needs less amenities.
This way, you could plan the exact amount you would need to save because you would have a rough idea of how much you would spend.
Another tip you should take: Breaking your journey into small, manageable goals. Once a trip is divided into smaller steps, it may be much more feasible.
Let's use two examples. Let's compare two destinations that are preferred by people. One week in French Polynesia and two weeks in Australia - to illustrate the concept of a $ 1K vacation.
Example 1: French Polynesia
French Polynesia is an expensive destination for any traveler. It is a spectacular place and is characterized by the natural beauty of its landscape. This is an area that has many wealthy residents and caters to high end tourists, and as such, even if you want to be basic and live like a local, you will see that prices of everything are flying high.
But where there is a will, there is a way.
Flights
Perhaps what could result in a higher cost, are the flights. But, you must remember that many airlines have special programs and promotions that allow travelers to collect points and miles. Reducing the cost of a flight to zero is the best way to reduce the cost of your trip. And, for any expensive destination, you will definitely have to do it. If you want to travel to this place with $ 1000, then you must use the thousands that you have accumulated, otherwise you will not be able to travel.
Do not worry if you do not own miles for now. It is very easy to do this in relatively few months.
To get to French Polynesia from the United States, you can fly one of the two airlines: Air France or Air Tahiti Nui, because both have direct flights.
Accommodation
Hotels are often expensive in French Polynesia because the resorts are so luxurious. Therefore, you should consider an option when you decide to look for accommodation: Airbnbs, or B & B, both are excellent options to drastically reduce your budget of accommodation, besides there is a great variety of rooms so that you can rent with a low budget. You could even mix your stay with cheap hotels in the area.
Food. Very important
The food is not cheap in French Polynesia as most have to be imported. If you eat in the resorts and hotels, you will pay high costs for a meal. In a luxury restaurant, you could pay more money for every meal you eat there. However, a meal at the local food bars on the road, you will only pay around $ 10USD per day for food. If you plan to buy your own grocery store to save more, expect to spend at least $ 80-100 USD per week on food.
You should avoid drinking alcohol, and plan each day to eat at as many local snack bars as possible, make picnic lunches, and eat out only at dinner to keep costs down.
Example 2: Australia
Australia is often a very expensive place to travel. However, it does not always have to be this way. You can still go very far if you know some tips and tricks.
Flights
First, I would recommend the miles and points plans for travelers offered by the Airlines.
It might be better to travel by making stops; this is a good way to save flight miles. There are a lot of ways to get to Australia. There are people who have connected through flights to Abu Dhabi, while others have done so through Hong Kong, and another through Japan. Even, there are some people who have said that they have made a stop in Chile to save in miles.
Accommodation
Accommodation in Australia is expensive: even hostel rooms can be as high as $ 24-32 USD per night. However, prices drop if you leave the big cities. In addition, there are plenty of Couchsurfing hosts in the country. Even here you could find very good rooms on Airbnb for $ 35-60 USD per day.
To keep your hosting costs low, you would use a mix of hostels, Couchsurfing and Airbnb. If you travel in a group, Airbnb will allow you to actually lower your costs per person more. You can find entire apartments for as little as $ 132 USD per month, and if you can squeeze 3-4 people on that, your price per person is only 41 US $ $ 33 USD
Food
Food is not cheap in Australia, and keeping this cost down is going to be the most difficult part of your trip. However, if you reduce your food expenses by avoiding alcohol consumption during your trip, you can spend less than $ 1K. The restaurants are very and you could eat with only $ 16 USD. Grab places cost about $ 6.50-8 USD for sandwiches. Fast food costs an average of $ 12 USD. The Asian and Indian restaurants are excellent and you could eat cheap there for less than $ 8 USD.
The best way to reduce your costs while traveling to Australia is to cook as many meals as possible. You can do it. If you do, you should pay $ 80 USD per week for basic groceries ..
Transport
Traveling through the country is difficult given the long distances. The easiest way to get around the country is to use the train. is a cheap and fast transport that could cover great distances.