How to save money during planning for travels.

Dear indulgent traveler,

Are you like me who sometimes travels on a whim? Below I share the hacks I have learned on saving a penny.  

Here are the tricks and tips that always come to the rescue of my wallet:

• 1. Google is your best friend. As millennials, we are habitual about documenting experiences and opinions. You might just get all your answers without leaving the comfort of your sofa or bed and have to waste cash on calls just to be put on hold (see, we are saving already towards the next holiday).

• 2. Have a friend/ make a friend/ find a friend who knows or lives in the destination where you are to travel to. They can provide you with more information that may not be available online and share with you some experiences and gems that are regulars for locals. It could be that restaurant that makes the best indigenous food that will give you a run for your money, or the drive that is x kilometres out of town to catch a surreal and picturesque sunset (see you are maximizing the experience and they can usually share all the experiences that won't cost you a penny or have you paying through your nose).

• 3. How much does a meal cost you on average? How often do you eat? That should be the amount should be saving regularly; monthly or fortnightly. The regularity is dependent on the stretch of time before jetting off for your holiday/reboot/retreat. So, open up a savings account, with a different bank if need be, and don't touch it.

• 4. Duration of your stay is critical in planning. The general rule of thumb is, the shorter the stay the cheaper it is. I usually do maximum 5 days anywhere. I would have gallivanted, explored, slept in, indulged and adventured. You need to figure out what works for you.

• 5. Being economical is the way to go, but cheap can be expensive. Really, scrutinize the deal. Cheap isn't always best. You can use your own discretion. If the option that will cost you 100 bucks more or even 150 bucks more affords you perks such a food and access to free WIFI, you take it.

• 6.Choose accommodation within the proximity to local basic amenities. This kills to birds with one stone, keeps you fit (movement) and you save on transport to everywhere plus you get to explore and really walk around like that tourist.

Explore, indulge, experience. 

Yours in saving and travels, 
Talesindano (Tal-e-sin-dano)