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]]>Visit the Scottish National Gallery
The Scottish National Gallery houses masterpieces by some of the greatest artists who ever lived, including Botticelli, Raphael, Titian, El Greco, Velázquez, Rembrandt and more. It’s also a fantastic place to learn about the rich history of art in Scotland.
Stroll through Dean Village
One for the instagrammers out there, Dean Village is a picturesque residential area perched on the banks of the Water of Leith. Take a stroll through this quiet spot and feel like you’ve stepped back in time!
Walk the Royal Mile
The Royal Mile is like an outdoor museum in itself. This pedestrianized thoroughfare stretches from Edinburgh castle at the top of the hill, all the way to Holyrood Palace at the foot of Arthur’s Seat.
Climb Arthur’s Seat
One of the best things about the Scottish capital is the easy access to stunning scenery. In fact, you can hike up an extinct volcano right in the city. Climb to the top of Arthur’s seat and be rewarded with amazing views of the city.
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Some Airbnb’s with zero reviews could be fake, but it’s more likely you’re dealing with a new listing. Their prices truly tend to be cheaper because the owners are just trying to get their foot in the door and score some good reviews that will make it easier to rent their place.
Price Compare
Airbnbs with no reviews are worth considering if they’re significantly cheaper, but you should compare prices with similar types of accommodation before booking one. If you’ll just be saving a few bucks, an apartment with zero reviews is probably not worth the risk.
Plan B
It’s all fun and games if your Airbnb is truly legit and you’ll save some cash along the way—but what if it’s not? Keep in mind you’ll then have to find a new place to stay which will most likely cost you a fortune, and decide for yourself if this is a price worth paying.
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]]>One way you can really cut down on your spending while traveling is on food. Instead of eating out at expensive restaurants constantly, why not follow some of these tips to spend less?
Stay at a Place with a Kitchen
It’s a lot easier to spend less money on food if you pick accommodations that include a kitchen. From hostels to Airbnbs, you can find plenty of places that allow you to cook. In this way, you can spend money on groceries instead of on restaurant meals, saving a ton of money in comparison to what you’d pay otherwise.
Opt for Street Food
If you have to eat out, why not opt for street food instead of restaurants? Not only does this option tend to be much cheaper, but you’ll also get a more authentic taste of the local flavors and save a lot of time in the process!
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(@gymtacos)Go to Off-the-Radar Neighborhoods for Meals
While it might be smart to opt for cooking inside your accommodations and eating cheaper street food when possible, it’s probably unrealistic to expect that you won’t eat out at any restaurants during a trip. However, when doing so, it’s a lot smarter to opt for lesser-known restaurants in off-the-radar neighborhoods that won’t jack up prices due to tourist crowds.
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]]>This travel genius has retired from her job in “Corporate America” in order to travel the world, sharing her tips and good finds with all of her followers. Her decision came on the heels of a realization that the mental health problems caused by her 9-5 job were making her unhappy, and she decided to just go out and explore!
One of my favorite things about Rachel Travels is that she simply showcases places that are cheap to travel in. Instead of going to expensive, tourist-laden cities like Paris and Dubai, she travels to cheaper, off-the-beaten path destinations.
She usually links to blog posts about her travels to different destinations in the caption of her post, and you can read even more about her tips and tricks for traveling well and on a budget to wherever she goes.
Check out Rachel’s Instagram account, and find your own budget travel inspiration today!
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]]>Medium-length travel usually requires a few hours of a journey in order to reach your destination, but that length is just enough to put you out of your zone of familiarity and into a world with all kinds of new things to discover.
Have you considered making this type of journey via train, though?
With the advent of low-cost airlines, which have made air travel more accessible for all, it’s now common for people to travel from places like Paris to Bordeaux in the air. While this trip would only take a few hours by car or by train, it’s now common to hop on a flight that takes less than an hour.
But did you know that this can have grave consequences on the environment? The environmental impact of a plane flight is much greater than a trip on a train. While air travel might be faster, you’re actually contributing much more greenhouse gas emissions if you’re flying through the skies.
Traveling by train is not only more environmentally-friendly, but it also gives you a fantastic opportunity to stay connected and be productive online as well as with the “real world.” Also, it allows you the chance to see the landscape between your two destinations up close and personal!
So, the next time you set out on a medium-length journey, consider taking the train instead of a plane!
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]]>Osprey Talon 22
The Osprey Talon 22 is considered to be one of the most versatile backpacking bags in the market today. With its BioStretch feature, it creates an incredibly stable carry system. Its material is also breathable and won’t make you sweat too much when out in the sun.
High Sierra’s Duffel Bag
This unique bag is originally a duffel bag that can be converted into a backpack with its handy straps. We love the technology and thought behind the design.
Herschel Supply’s Gorge Duffel Backpack
Heschel has a reputation for having a sleek and functional design. With its retro style, it makes for a stylish and functional backpack. Most of the bags have an inner laptop sleeve so you don’t have to worry about your laptop shaking around in your bag.
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]]>Use Affordable Transportation
Public transport is the way to move around in Australia. You will notice that it’s not expensive at all and very efficient. A lot of people who live there also use it a lot, since it’s a much more affordable version than using a car.
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Discount Cards
They are the best thing ever! You can save so much with a single discount card. In Australia, you can purchase the iVenture Card that helps you visit a number of huge tourist attractions at low prices. It is perfect for tourists that plan on going to many trending locations in a short period of time.
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Know When To Go
There are months when you should avoid traveling to this country. If you are all about adventures on a budget, you have to pass on the period from December to February. This is the hottest, most popular season there since it is summer.
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Look For Free Deals
There are days when the museums will offer free entrance. By spending some time online you will learn more about free deals you can use to save money.
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]]>Find a job on a Cruise Ship
This is one of the best and most common option to earn money and travel the world. While working on a cruise ship you get to see amazing and breathtaking places which you might otherwise never check off your bucket list. At every city your ship stops, you will have a day or two, or even more, to explore it and enjoy it.
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Be an Au Pair
Au Pair is a young adult between the age of 18 and 30 who travels to a foreign country to live with a host family. As an au pair, you will have to take care of the children and help with the chores in exchange for a room and a weekly paycheck. You will have free time during your stay, so you will be able to explore the country. However, you will be considered as a full member of the family during your entire stay, so there is also a possibility that you will travel with the family, for free.
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Teach Dance Classes
Dancing is your secret talent? Well, what are you waiting for? Pack your bag, and redeem your talent. Classes in dance schools are quite expensive, so find an affordable place (it can be for example a public park), give your costumers a discount and get your moves on!
Teach English
As a native English speaker, you can travel the world and teach English. There are many great countries waiting for an adventurous English teacher: Vietnam, Thailand, Japan…etc.
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