Want a cheap way to travel? Check out these 10 ways!
1. House-Swap
This was made famous by the movie The Holiday. Home Exchange is one of many websites to go online and exchange your home to travel abroad!
2. Volunteer Abroad
There are many programs where you are able to volunteer in exchange for meals and a place to stay. Especially in youth hostels in Europe, which are very popular.
3. Carpool Locally
Find someone taking a road trip and tag along! You are confined to America but hey, there's still a lot to see! Just pitch in gas money, eat some fast food and you're ready to go.
4. Crew a Yacht
Owners of yachts are always looking to hire a crew, why not travel abroad with them? A website to check out is Crew Seekers, a membership fee does apply. But it's a lot cheaper than a plane ticket and hotel!
5. Transport Other People's Vehicles
When people move from one place to another, they also send their car. That's where you come in! You can talk directly with rental car owners and drive a car to a destination and then drive a car back home.
6. WWOOF
You can volunteer here WWOOF for a place to stay and be able to travel. You could work on an organic farm and might even be able to come inside their home and eat a fresh cooked meal.
7. Pick Up Work
A popular job abroad is an aupair. You live in someone's home and take care of their children, house and cleaning in exchange for a place to live. AuPair
8. Organize a Group Tour
Group discounts are always very cheap. Much cheaper than if you travel alone or only with one other person. Check out Adventures Incorporated for some options!
9.Take On A Challenge
A new trend is taking on a challenge where companies will sponsor your travel and expenses. Check out Global Adventure Challenges for a list of expeditions they will sponsor for you!
10. Enter Contests
Yes, this is a long shot. But hey if you want to travel enter your name into every travel contest and cross your fingers!
I hope this helps you out, I will definitely be trying a few of these this summer!
