Travel Savings

106. A unique suggestion for the budget-wise traveler

is to keep a spending log as you go about your shopping endeavors. List all of your purchases. Include what you paid in foreign currency and the equivalent in U.S. dollars. No time wasted calculating customs duties and fees.

The added bonus is everything is at your fingertips when the time comes to do the next travel budget! You will be one-step ahead this time round and even better prepared.

107. Pre-paid phone cards are a great idea for gifts for travelers.

They are a good alternative to long distance from your hotel-room, cabin or any-place else on location where you find yourself vacationing.

Today people also choose to use cell phones and text-messages to stay in touch and remain connected. Both are good options to save money while traveling.

108. Secure and make change as soon as you can after arriving at your destination.

This will avoid having to revert to your smaller denomination bills and tipping with a heavy hand and even heavier heart! This is a sure way not to deplete your incidental travel budget category.

109. Budget categories often overlook include gifts for others.

If you are purchasing souvenirs and mementos for friends, leave some money in a discretionary or personal allowance category.

If running low on capital a personalized post-card mailed from the location is always seen as thoughtful and valued because others feel flattered that you took the time to think about them and buy, write and sent it.

Does your budget allow gifts? Then do make a list prior to your departure with all you want to purchase gifts for and the amount you want to or can spend. Check the names off as you make your purchases.

Avoid utilizing your credit card as we tend to over-spend and over-extend ourselves, just by default almost of not having to pay for it then and there with ready cash

110. People often say the only thing you really need to travel is money and a sense of humor.

We hope that this guide provided you useful insights on both. There is a lot of truth on both sides of this spectrum.

Remember that having a plan, budget, positive outlook, patience and understanding, flexibility, and a little human kindness goes a long way as you globetrot your way through this wonderful world.

We trust that these 110+ tips and general discussion and suggestions serve you well.

We wish you all the best on your travel endeavors as you work your way down your checklist of dream destinations. Discover and visit corners of the earth you never thought possible before, on more than just a wing and a prayer!