Traveling on a budget: Expert tips

I’m Andrew Curran Wesleyan, a student who hopes to be a financial advisor soon. Although I’m still studying, it hasn’t stopped me from sharing what I’ve learned over the past few years. Nowadays, I go around the community with a couple of financial advisors, and I assist them in giving workshops and seminars of the different ways they can save money.

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Last week, we had a series of lectures wherein we tackled how people can save money during vacation time. One of the more interesting topics we had was about travel. And since traveling for leisure can take a chunk out of anyone’s savings, a lot of people are hesitant to go through the experience.

If you think you have enough saved for a trip, the good news is you might not need to spend it all. Here are a few pointers to help you save money.

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1. Don’t change money through airport currency exchange stalls. They have the worst rates in town. Change currency before you leave in your local bank.

2. Traveling light saves you the hassle of being charged for overweight luggage in airports.

3. If you’re not too picky about accommodations and if staying in a high-end resort isn’t really your purpose in visiting a place, you might want to check out hostels or hospitality places.

4. Stay away from food vendors in tourist locations. The prices are a lot higher there than in the best parts of town for eating.

5. Stay clear of taxis. Learn how to travel via bus or any other public transportation.

Hi, I’m Andrew Curran Wesleyan. I’m a student at the University of Connecticut, and I study to become a successful financial advisor in the near future. Proper finance management is important to me as I’ve struggled with debt in the past. I make it my goal to help individuals in the lower-middle class and their families be knowledgeable in basic finance management to keep them away from debt. For similar reads, visit this blog.