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ASU2003 · 11-22-2008, 06:11 PM

Where are you thinking about going?

In the US, you can camp for free on national forest land, although there are no services most of the time. I did it for one night just south of the Grand Canyon. I paid the $20 to get into the park and then hiked and camped another two nights down in the canyon. It was a great trip and didn't cost very much.

I did a similar trip in the Canadian Rockies., but stayed at the campgrounds and really nice hostels around Banff and Lake Louise. I will definitely go back there again.

In Sydney, I got the 7 day subway/ferry/bus pass instead of renting a car. It was a great deal and much easier than trying to figure out my way to different places and park everywhere. They still charge you extra for the trip to the airport and back though.

If you really want to save money, think about washing a few clothes in the bathtub by hand in the morning and then letting them air dry during the day. Or buy clothes that don't require much washing (nylon stuff, swimsuits).

Other ideas for traveling cheap is to have a large group. Car transportation costs can be split as well as some other things.

The other thing is to look to do things that don't cost money, or at least very much money.

11-22-2008, 06:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
ASU2003 immoral minority Location: Back in Ohio	Where are you thinking about going? In the US, you can camp for free on national forest land, although there are no services most of the time. I did it for one night just south of the Grand Canyon. I paid the $20 to get into the park and then hiked and camped another two nights down in the canyon. It was a great trip and didn't cost very much. I did a similar trip in the Canadian Rockies., but stayed at the campgrounds and really nice hostels around Banff and Lake Louise. I will definitely go back there again. In Sydney, I got the 7 day subway/ferry/bus pass instead of renting a car. It was a great deal and much easier than trying to figure out my way to different places and park everywhere. They still charge you extra for the trip to the airport and back though. If you really want to save money, think about washing a few clothes in the bathtub by hand in the morning and then letting them air dry during the day. Or buy clothes that don't require much washing (nylon stuff, swimsuits). Other ideas for traveling cheap is to have a large group. Car transportation costs can be split as well as some other things. The other thing is to look to do things that don't cost money, or at least very much money. Last edited by ASU2003; 11-22-2008 at 06:17 PM..