How to travel the world on $50 a day : travel cheaper, longer, smarter
Matt Kepnes (Author)
No money? No problem. You can start packing your bags for that trip you've been dreaming a lifetime about. For more than half a decade, Matt Kepnes (aka Nomadic Matt) has been showing readers of his enormously popular travel blog that traveling isn't expensive and that it's affordable to all. He proves that as long as you think out of the box and travel like locals, your trip doesn't have to break your bank, nor do you need to give up luxury. How to Travel the World on $50 a Day reveals Nomadic Matt's tips, tricks, and secrets to comfortable budget travel based on his experience traveling the world without giving up the sushi meals and comfortable beds he enjoys. Offering a blend of advice ranging from travel hacking to smart banking, you'll learn how to:* Avoid paying bank fees anywhere in the world* Earn thousands of free frequent flyer points* Find discount travel cards that can save on hostels, tours, and transportation* Get cheap (or free) plane ticketsWhether it's a two-week, two-month, or two-year trip, Nomadic Matt shows you how to stretch your money further so you can travel cheaper, smarter, and longer
eBook, English, 2015
Revised Perigee trade paperback edition View all formats and editions
Penguin, New York, 2015
handbooks
1 online resource
9780698404953, 0698404955
897830588
Introduction
Part 1: Planning Your Trip:
1: Getting over your fears
2: Is travel really too expensive?
3: Banking overseas
4: Getting the right credit card
5: Airline tickets
6: Buying a backpack
7: Travel insurance
8: Get a travel discount card
9: What to do with your stuff
Part 2: On-The-Road Expenses:
10: Savings mind-set
11: Tips for saving money on accommodations
12: Tips for saving money on food and beverages
13: Tips for saving money on transportation
14: Tips for saving money on activities
Part 3: Breaking It Down By Region:
15: Europe
16: Australia
17: New Zealand
18: Southeast Asia
19: Central America
20: South America
Putting it all together
Acknowledgments
Appendix A: Travel companies
Appendix B: Suggested packing list
Appendix C: Vaccinations