Traveling is one of the most important, most exciting things we can do, but it isn't always the most affordable. If you're a college student and a victim of wanderlust, check out these simple hacks for traveling on the cheap.
1. By booking a trip to Iceland through WOW Airlines:
WOW Airlines might not offer complementary wifi or meals on board, but they do offer purple boarding passes and flights from D.C. to Reykjavik for less than $200.
2. By purchasing an all-inclusive travel package, like this one to Jamaica from Groupon:
Groupon has hundreds of travel packages, and many of them include flights. Check out this all inclusive trip to Jamaica that includes roundtrip flights from the East Coast, all meals and drinks, and four nights at the Grand Palladium Resort & Spa for less than $600.
3. By staying in European hostels:
Hostels have a reputation for being dirty and unsafe, but are actually a great way to travel Europe for cheap. European hostels are full of young travelers and college students, and a simple Google search can ensure you choose a safe, clean place to stay. Check out this list of the 16 Coolest Hostels Around the World.
4. By taking a cruise to Alaska, like this one from Carnival:
Travel to Alaska from the West Coast, or to Mexico and the Panama Canal from the East Coast with the costs of food, on-board activities, and a room with a view covered in $400 per person.
5. By taking your next adventure through EF Tours:
Let EF Tours do all of the planning so you can enjoy the trip of a lifetime. EF Tours offers trips that range in duration from one week to one month at incredible prices that include flights, meals, hotel stays, excursions, and a local tour guide.
6. By working abroad in a hotel or hostel:
Feeling restless or looking for a gap year before grad school? By working in a hostel as a receptionist, concierge, or member of the cleaning staff, most hostels will provide a room, meals, and living wage for employees. Browse openings on the Travel Jobs website.
