Local Travel Tip

There are a lot of people out there who dream of traveling to some far off exotic place, but never do.  Sometimes when I tell people about my experiences they say”, I have always wanted to do something like that.”  My most common response is, “then why dont you.”  Most often the response has something t0 do with $.

There are some great ways to have adventures and not spend a fortune.  A few years ago I decided to go to Ghana, Africa for a few months, while I was in between work and school.  It turned out to be one of the most amazing and life changing experiences of my life.  I was able to live and enjoy myself for three and half months on only a thousand dollars.

There are a few things I learned during my stay that helped me do things so cheaply.  Of course a lot of it has to do with where you go, the budget would be much different in Europe.  But, if you enjoy the culture more than the tourist traps and dont mind getting dirty you can have a great trip on a tight budget.

Heres a few tips

• eat where the locals eat, not only are you truly experiencing the country but its usually much cheaper

• personally I find the people much more enjoyable than the sights, so make friends, don’t be afraid to chat

• do some research before your trip and and check when festivals are, lots of excitement and usually lots of free stuff.

• probably the biggest money savers are avoiding taxis and inexpensive housing (I actually rented a room, instead of paying every night for a hotel).

So don’t say I would love to do something like that, Just Go Do It!

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