Traveling is the best way of enjoying your money, even better if this money is used in a more sensible way: spending the money, you saved to your vacations, on what really matters. For this to happen, check it out some tips Brasil by bus has to offer you when organizing your travel budget.
• Avoid the high season: In addition to escape the expensive tariffs, travel in low season is ideal for those who like avoiding crowds and want to have a more real contact with the travel destination.
• There are more than hotels out there: Sometimes the non-tradition ways of accommodation can be the cheapest. Hostels, rent of places by the Airbnb website of even the free accommodation available through the Couchsurfing website can be a way of saving some money.
• When in Rome, do as the Romans do: Get in touch with the locals and ask for their advices can be a nice way to avoid big spending. Asking the locals about good and cheap restaurants, tours and places to visit is better than taking the expensive tour packages offered by the big hotels franchises.
• Organize your budget: Before hitting the road, it is good to establish some spending goals. A very effective way to get the spending under control is to make a simple calculation: divide the gross amount you have to spend for the number of days you are going to enjoy your travel destination. However, you cannot cheat! Keep yourself on the daily budget!
• Buy your tickets in advance: The rule does not applies only to air travelers. Although the rates of bus tickets do not suffer major changes, buy them in advance avoids unexpected lack of places on the bus and its implications - for example - having to spend more time in one place.
• Always check the weather: If you are traveling to a city that has a cold weather, make sure to take enough coats. If you go to a warm place, seek also having your right summer clothes. Choosing wrong your clothes may end up forcing you to buy others, an expense that could be avoided.
• Do not be mistaken by the roaming: Once you leave your phone zone, you will be charged by the made and received calls. To keep in contact with the rest of the world, use a more economical way of communication, such as SMS or phone cards. This can make a big difference to your pocket.
• Go to the supermarket: You know that hunger that hits on mid-afternoon or night? That willingness to attack the fridge of the hotel? This little hunger does not need to end all your money. Always be prepared with food that deceive hunger and not burst your credit card at expensive restaurants. Just take a stop by the grocery store and mount your small pantry. Places like hostels often have a kitchen available to guests, make use of it and prepare all your meals.
