'travelling on the cheap'
recently ive been thinking about travelling to more destinations in the next 12 months. ive managed to go to quite a few places this year - 6 countries to be exact (with 3 more destinations - 1 of them new- before year end), and looking forward to the next 12 months.
the credit crunch and all the financial worries has everyone worried. so im looking at doing things on the cheap this coming year. ive followed Skizziks blog and posts about his travels over the last month or two and realised that you can go really cheap and still hav a swell time. i was also talking to a friend of mine who has two friends that travelled from south africa to dubai on motorbikes. they are continuing their journey through europe. they were doing it cheap...camping it where they could. i absolutely love the idea, and wish my life was that flexible. i'll probably never do it like that, but at least i can dream.
so what are your ideas on how to 'travel on the cheap'.
i found this article which i found enlightening. it highlights many pros as well and cons on travelling to cheap destinations.
Excerpt: The World's Cheapest Destinations
what would you recommend in order to reduce costs? are there any trade secrets? i know that hitchhiker sex is an option, but it isnt for me!
im planning the machu pichu charity trek in Peru mid next year and plan on doing a few sth american countries while im at it...
so give me your thoughts and ideas!