The Top 6 Tips To Finance Your Trip Around The World
Thursday, June 6, 2013
By Markus Bichler
Travelling is the best thing ever! Having the ability to explore the world, break free and check out the most fun destinations across the world makes live worth living.
However, sometimes financing your trip can be difficult, whether you are planning to go overseas for a week or for several months getting the cash to do so can be a bit of a burden. Check out some of the more creative ways we have found to finance your trip:
Tip 1: Have a savings plan and put aside a certain amount of money each week
Avoid unnecessary daily expenses like drinks out and eat at home more frequently. If you put aside a few bucks each week into a piggybank or a savings account you will be surprised on how much you will end up with.
Tip 2: Go on a vocation: study a skill and get sponsored for it
If you work on your language skills overseas you may be more likely to persuade family members to sponsor your trip. You could do an internship abroad or study a foreign language. This is not only lots of fun but also an awesome reason to ask for financial assistance considering it's for your own growth.
Tip 3: Intern abroad to get a grant
If you happen to be a EU citizen you can get up to 1000 Euro per month as a travel subsidy for doing an internship if its related to your degree or is in line with your previous education. Seek out experts at universities and career advisers and you will be surprised on how many scholarships you might be able to apply for. If you are a student you can apply for a student loan to finance your trip so you can worry about paying it back once you are working.
Tip 4: Become a travel writer or do casual work for a travel agency
As a travel writer you will be sent to the greatest places on earth and you will get paid for doing it. How great is that? Obviously you will start small at the beginning. Ask your local newspaper if they need an article about your destination or check with a local travel agency if they need someone to explore or review a destination for them. A great option is to do a travel writing internship with a specialist such as www.Traveledventures.com.
Tip 5: Become a travel photographer and sell holiday snaps on Stockphoto's sites
Travel agencies, tour operators and many other marketing organizations are constantly hunting for awesome shots of great places around the globe. Photos of sights, interesting buildings, waterfalls, natural wonders or beautiful countryside are attractive money makers and companies are happy to pay for them.
Tip 6: Use arbitrage and offer friends and family to go shopping for them when overseas
In many cases your holiday destination will offer various things cheaper than in your home country. Create a shopping list of friends and family and buy the things for them overseas for a small delivery fee. Peruvian Beanies, Designer furniture from Thailand, Moroccan Argan Oil, Port wine from Porto, original Whiskey from Scotland will can be up to 10 times cheaper and better quality when you buy them overseas. Make sure your friends and family tell you what they want and charge them upfront.
However, sometimes financing your trip can be difficult, whether you are planning to go overseas for a week or for several months getting the cash to do so can be a bit of a burden. Check out some of the more creative ways we have found to finance your trip:
Tip 1: Have a savings plan and put aside a certain amount of money each week
Avoid unnecessary daily expenses like drinks out and eat at home more frequently. If you put aside a few bucks each week into a piggybank or a savings account you will be surprised on how much you will end up with.
Tip 2: Go on a vocation: study a skill and get sponsored for it
If you work on your language skills overseas you may be more likely to persuade family members to sponsor your trip. You could do an internship abroad or study a foreign language. This is not only lots of fun but also an awesome reason to ask for financial assistance considering it's for your own growth.
Tip 3: Intern abroad to get a grant
If you happen to be a EU citizen you can get up to 1000 Euro per month as a travel subsidy for doing an internship if its related to your degree or is in line with your previous education. Seek out experts at universities and career advisers and you will be surprised on how many scholarships you might be able to apply for. If you are a student you can apply for a student loan to finance your trip so you can worry about paying it back once you are working.
Tip 4: Become a travel writer or do casual work for a travel agency
As a travel writer you will be sent to the greatest places on earth and you will get paid for doing it. How great is that? Obviously you will start small at the beginning. Ask your local newspaper if they need an article about your destination or check with a local travel agency if they need someone to explore or review a destination for them. A great option is to do a travel writing internship with a specialist such as www.Traveledventures.com.
Tip 5: Become a travel photographer and sell holiday snaps on Stockphoto's sites
Travel agencies, tour operators and many other marketing organizations are constantly hunting for awesome shots of great places around the globe. Photos of sights, interesting buildings, waterfalls, natural wonders or beautiful countryside are attractive money makers and companies are happy to pay for them.
Tip 6: Use arbitrage and offer friends and family to go shopping for them when overseas
In many cases your holiday destination will offer various things cheaper than in your home country. Create a shopping list of friends and family and buy the things for them overseas for a small delivery fee. Peruvian Beanies, Designer furniture from Thailand, Moroccan Argan Oil, Port wine from Porto, original Whiskey from Scotland will can be up to 10 times cheaper and better quality when you buy them overseas. Make sure your friends and family tell you what they want and charge them upfront.
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