How to Save for a Trip

The key to any trip is being smart with your money – and that starts even before you hit the road! It’s important to know how to save and plan your trip so you don’t find yourself running out of money on the road. Here are my best tips and tricks on how to save money for any trip (even if you don’t make a ton of money). You’ll find a plethora of resources, interviews with other travelers, and secret ninja travel hacks that will jump-start your travel fund!

MY FAVORITE TRAVEL RESOURCES

Below are my favorite companies to use when I travel. They are always my starting point when I need to book a flight, accommodation, tour, or vehicle!

• Skyscanner – Skyscanner is my favorite flight search engine. It searches small websites and budget airlines that larger search sites tend to miss. It is hands-down the number one place to start.


• Going.com – Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) finds incredible flight deals and sends them directly to your inbox. If you’re flexible with your dates and destinations, you can score some amazing deals and save hundreds of dollars in the process!


• Hostelworld – This is the best hostel accommodation site out there, with the largest inventory, best search interface, and widest availability.


• Booking.com – The best all-around booking site. It constantly provides the cheapest and lowest rates and has the widest selection of budget accommodation. In all my tests, it’s always had the cheapest rates out of all the booking websites.


• Take Walks – Walks offers in-depth history, food, and cultural tours in cities around the world. Its small-group tours offer exclusive behind-the-scenes access other companies can’t get and use really incredible and knowledgeable guides. I can’t recommend them enough.