Why Travel Is No Longer The Domain Of The Rich

Travel Adventure-Food-Chispa MagazineIf you’ve longed to follow in the footsteps of your friends and embark on a travel adventure halfway around the world, only to find money worries stopping you from taking the plunge, you need to reconsider your options. Financial issues shouldn’t prevent you from getting out there and seeing the world. Although having a good stash of cash will make your traveling jaunt more luxurious, sometimes it’s better to catch your flight with a budget in mind. Having less money makes you more aware of what you are spending and teaches you the value of the cash in your pocket.

Traveling used to be the realm of the rich. However, in the last few years backpacking has become more accessible to all with cheaper flights, accommodation, and experiences available to all. You only have to pop onto a search engine and look up budget travel advice to see reams of different websites professing the joys of traversing the globe with very few readies in your pocket. Take a look at how you can enjoy all the trappings of a nomad life without extortionate amounts of cash.

Plan
When you don’t have as much disposable cash, you may find yourself doing more preparation before setting off on your adventure. Set a budget and stick to it. Plan out your itinerary and list the order of the destinations which you are visiting. Book your hostels, transportation, and flights early and use comparison websites to get the best deals. Research your destinations thoroughly and plan to take advantage of the wealth of free tourist attractions and natural wonders that will cost you nothing to visit.

Clearing Debt
It’s always a wise idea to clear as much debt as possible before you fly. The burden of debt hanging over your head while you’re away from home will have a negative impact on your overall traveling experience. If you think short term loans and bad credit don’t mix, you’d be wrong. Plenty of providers will give you the chance to pay off your debts quicker and consolidate the payment into one manageable monthly repayment. This means you can travel overseas without the worry that you might be returning to a dire financial situation.

Food
Some of the best food abroad is the cheaper street food with local vendors selling high-quality local cuisine.There’s very little point opting for an international chain when you want to immerse yourself in a new culture. A good trick is to sit and observe where the locals go and follow. They won’t head to swanky expensive restaurants, instead they select the cheaper, more authentic eateries. While the language barrier might be an issue, you may experience some of the best dining experiences of your life.

While the wealthy may still fly first-class and stay in five-star resorts to enjoy their travels, you will have an entirely different experience getting to grips with an authentic, grittier and yet more fulfilling travel adventure.

Photo by Pavan Trikutam

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Mavian Arocha-Rowe

Mavian Arocha-Rowe

Editor-in-Chief at Chispa Magazine
Mavian Arocha-Rowe is known as an asset to the business and communications industry and is motivating and advocating “your authenticity should be your strategy,” for all women, regardless of their season and roles. For the past 20 years she has directed magazines, plus multiple art and marketing departments as creative director and brand manager. What supersedes all of her great career moves is her role as wife and mother living in Atlanta. Challenging herself to discover and bravely pursue the calling for her life, Arocha-Rowe helps other women discover and pursue their life’s assignment. She is a passionate, and loud-laughing speaker on the topic of purposefully redeemed, and mentors young women so they can exercise a mind that is doctrinally pure, along with a heart that beats toward sanctification. She will almost never turn down Marlow’s Tavern double-tavern cheeseburger, a cooking-demonstration from Leaning Ladder, or any opportunity to head to Miami to spend time with family.
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Mavian Arocha-Rowe is known as an asset to the business and communications industry and is motivating and advocating “your authenticity should be your strategy,” for all women, regardless of their season and roles. For the past 20 years she has directed magazines, plus multiple art and marketing departments as creative director and brand manager. What supersedes all of her great career moves is her role as wife and mother living in Atlanta. Challenging herself to discover and bravely pursue the calling for her life, Arocha-Rowe helps other women discover and pursue their life’s assignment. She is a passionate, and loud-laughing speaker on the topic of purposefully redeemed, and mentors young women so they can exercise a mind that is doctrinally pure, along with a heart that beats toward sanctification. She will almost never turn down Marlow’s Tavern double-tavern cheeseburger, a cooking-demonstration from Leaning Ladder, or any opportunity to head to Miami to spend time with family.