It is safe to say that everyone wanted
to travel some point in their lives, maybe to loosen up, to blow off some
steam, to challenge themselves, or just for the fun and thrilling adventures.
We all wanted to travel the world when we were children, and the teachers would
tell us all about what lies beyond the classroom and our homes. However, the
one thing that always limits us of such adventure is money, to travel one needs
money and traveling can drain our wallets dry.
Trip planning can be a hassle. Where
do you start? Where do you travel? What’s next? It’s especially easy to quit as
you get overwhelmed by all the tasks and preparations that need to be done,
especially when one hasn’t done anything like travel.
To
help you plan a great trip and avoid unnecessary costs. Here is a step by step
guide on how to plan the trip:
1.
Have a Money check- First, before planning the journey, take a full
grasp of how much you can spend. Some trips can be expensive depending on the
country you plan to travel, but first, research the costs of the trip. To do
this best, use a travel guide on the place you will be traveling.
2.
Decide the Place- Second, after researching the costs for the trip and
the average money you can spend, decide on the place for the trip. Deciding on
the place will give you a clear goal of your travel and will help in planning a
lot. So decide the place and you will set your mind mentally to the place.
3.
Plan the length of stay-To give a more understanding of money check, one
cannot know the cost of travel if they do not have a clear and definite
duration of stay. Planning the length of stay early on will help you book
hotels and flight tickets much easier for the flight back. And if you are
traveling on a budget, shorter stays are a must i.e. 4-6 days.
4.
Stay committed and Focus on the end goals- Planning a trip can be a
daunting task, especially when our closed ones are not as enthusiastic as you.
It needs an immense deal of self-discipline and concentration to go through
with it, no matter how many years it may take, always feed the desire to
travel. Tomorrow might be too late and the present is the best way to start.
There are many success stories to keep you inspired such as how a 50-year-old
couple sold it all to travel the world written by Nomadic Matt. Reading such
success stories are sure to keep you inspired.
5.
Start Saving- Save money as much as you can, depending on your goal it
can take even up to 3 years. Cut as much useless expense as possible, cut down
those Netflix subscriptions, those 2 coffee per day habit has got to go, for
instance, spending 1 coffee costs 20 INR by the end of 5 months with 2 coffees
daily will amount to 6000INR, a huge amount that can go to your travel savings.
6.
Book Flight- You have followed through the first 5 steps and it is time
to book your flight ticket. To get the cheapest fare, it is advised to book
tickets 2-3 months before the time of the trip. Not only is the fare cheap when
booked earlier, but it also gives time for even more preparation. When you know
the time of your departure, you will be thrilled and filled with excitement.
7.
Choose Accommodation Wisely- Choosing Accommodation wisely will help
reduce travel expenses. Booking hotels downtown will be expensive so it is
better to book a moderate hotel which is close to the main roads. Also, book
hotels 1 month earlier and confirm for hassle-free accommodation.
8.
Enjoy- You have finally reached your destination and yes it was hard
work but your hard work has paid off. Enjoy your fruits of labor.
This step by step guide will help you
get a clear understanding of your trip. Most of all enjoy.
Author’s
Bio:
Namit is fond of reading, writing
& meeting people. He loves writing about Spend Management Software.
In a former life, he worked as a content specialist and has good knowledge
about finance.