In this AffiliateWatch video I go over how to save money travelling, get free accommodation, get free first class tickets, not pay ATM fees, and much more. I have travelled the world for years and met many travellers along the way who helped give me tips and advice. In this video I am giving back some of my best travel tips and hacks.
Couchsurfing is a great travel website to meet people. You can host people or get hosted. It is like a social network and you want to create a good profile in order to increase your chances of being hosted. Couchsurfing has a live hangouts feature to meet up with near by people. The app also has an events section to find events in the area.
WWOOF is a site where you can get free accommodation and free food on farms all around the world in exchange for some work. Its an easy way to travel for free, eat for free, meet some people, and gain some new experience.
Hostel World is a great way to book hostels when traveling. Many accommodation websites let you book hostels but they lack the community/hostel crowd as their main demographic user. Hostel World will give you the inside scoops on where to find the best luxury or party hostel!
Agoda is a great way to book cheap hotels when travelling. I show a travel tip in this video on how to find the best hotels. You want to filter by price, by guest rating of above 7.5 and make sure the location is above an 8 by clicking the listing. Make sure to create an account with Agoda to instantly save a few dollars on nearly every purchase. Trying to book in person is also a good way to save 10-25% sometimes as the hotel can cut out the middle man, Agoda, who is taking a commission.
Best Onward Ticket gives you a cheap onward ticket. Some countries ask for a ticket that shows when your leaving and plane tickets can be $100's-$1,000's sometimes making it a pain if you do not know when your leaving. Best Onward ticket will give you a onward ticket for $12 ( this can not be used as a real ticket, but will save you from dealing with immigration etc ).
Getting upgraded to first class fight tickets is easier then you think. The best way to do it is to sign up directly to the airlines website your flying in. Most of them have a members program where you can start earning points for flying. Login to the members area 1-2 days before going to the airport, smile, and present your self well. Since your a website user and recently logged in, there is a chance you may be upgraded to first class for free.
Schwab lets you bank with no ATM fees and is available in the USA. Most international ATM fees for withdrawals range from $5-$10 and that quickly adds up. Getting a bank that reimburses ATM fees is a huge winner for anyone travelling more then once a year.
Learning how to say "Hello", "Thank you", "How Much", and the numbers in the country your visiting will save you a lot of money. Some locals will think you have been there for a while and they will know they can not rip you off as easy. Also they will respect you for learning their language. There is many free apps to learn languages you can install before a plane ride.
Some of the travel websites I mentioned:
Couchsurfing ( social network/free accommodation ) - https://www.couchsurfing.com/
WWOOF ( free accommodation/food for farming ) - http://wwoof.net/
HostelWorld ( huge hostel community ) - https://www.hostelworld.com/
Agoda ( Book cheap hotels ) - https://www.agoda.com
Best Onward Ticket ( onward ticket proof ) - https://bestonwardticket.com/
Schwab bank account ( no atm fees, no fees ) - https://www.schwab.com
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