HOW TO SAVE FOR YOUR TRIP PART 2

HOW TO SAVE FOR YOUR TRIP
PART 2

When it comes to spending money,I will not spend all in one go because that's a very bad idea.To be good in money management,you have to learn how to spend your money wisely.That doesn't mean you can't spend at all but break down your travel expenses like this :

For example :

Jan - Flight ticket

April - Hotels

If you do this,it will never be a burden to you.My travel partner is the opposite,he loves to wait and do things at the end.I'm trying to change him and I think it is working.I hope it will work for you too.

Let's get into details.

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1. CHOOSE A CITY/COUNTRY BASED ON YOUR BUDGET

If you read my previous post on How to save for your trip,you will know that I recommended you to start planning your trip one year before.That way,you have plenty of time to plan your entire trip and save enough money for your vacation.

Before planning your budget,list down a few cities/country..I'm sure there is a bucket list for everyone so bring that list out.It's time !

How to plan your budget ?

Break your budget into three sections : Hotels,flight ticket and expenses.

Hotel 
I usually use Agoda or Booking.com to secure a few hotels that I like.I will make sure the hotels can be cancelled for free so you will get back your money even if you choose not to stay and always check the official website of the hotel for better offer.

Flight 

Use cheapflights.com to find your options.Then browse to the airline's web page to recheck the price.Do not settle with one airline.Take your time and that's why you have one entire year to plan.

It is important to plan your your trip carefully if you have connection flights.This usually happens if you are travelling to a few cities.The last thing you want is to miss your flight.

Expenses

I usually check out restaurant menus to get an idea of how much I will be spending for food in that country.It helps you a lot when comes to budgeting.I also check out the attractions entrance ticket prices if it's needed.Whatever that can be bought online,I will buy it so I don't have to worry about saving extra money for expenses part.

Once you are done checking all the above,you get to narrow down your options according to your budget.

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2. BOOK YOUR HOTEL RIGHT AFTER CHOOSING COUNTRY/CITY

What are you waiting for? It's free cancellation anyway.Book as many you like and you may pick the best later on but do not forget to cancel the other bookings.These website stalks you everyday so the price goes up whenever they know you are in desperate need of a hotel in a city.So,book right away before the price shoots up the next hour.

3. STOP TALKING,START SAVING

I always hear people say 'I want to travel like you'.Well yeah,flight tickets won't magically appear if you just keep saying that.Saving money is not an easy task especially when your money management skills are bad.If you really want something,put that as your priority because you may have to skip all your Friday nights.

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4. BE A CONSCIOUS CONSUMER 

I have ONLY ONE credit card.I enjoy the benefits given but I do not spend above what I can afford.That's rule number one.Again,remember my tip on spending wisely.List down the things you really want to purchase to put them into different months expenses.

Good luck cupcakes !!!

Hugs and kisses,

Molly

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