By Markus Bichler


Travelling is the greatest thing there is! Being able to explore the world, break free and visit the most exciting places on this planet is what makes live worth living.

However, funding your getaway can be tough, whether you are planning to go overseas for a week or for a couple of months finding the money can be a burden. Check out the following methods to help finance your trip:

Tip 1: Have a savings plan and put aside a certain amount of money each week

Avoid unnecessary daily expenses such as drinks out and dinners in the city. Also check old subscriptions to things you never use and get rid of them. If you put aside a few bucks every week in a piggybank or a bank account you're going to be amazed on how much you'll end up saving.

Tip 2:Learn a skill on a vocation or language course and get sponsored for it

If you build your skills overseas you will be more likely to convince relatives to sponsor your trip. You could do an internship abroad or study a foreign language. This is not only lots of fun but also a great excuse to ask for financial support since it's for your personal development.

Tip 3: Do an internship and get a scholarship

If you happen to be a EU resident you can get around 1000 Euro each month as a travel subsidy for doing an internship if it's related to your education or if it's in line with your past line of experience. Try to find experts at colleges and universities and you'll be surprised about how many scholarships or grants you will be able to apply for. As a student you can obtain an education loan to finance your trip and start repaying it in the future.

Tip 4: Become a travel writer or do casual work for a travel agency

If you write travel articles for a magazine or travel agency you will be sent to the best places on the planet and you'll get paid for doing it. Talk to a local newspaper if they need an article of your desired destination or get in touch with a nearby travel agency if they need people to take a look at a destination for them. Another fantastic option is to do a combined language study/travel writing internship with a specialist like www.Traveledventures.com to get work experience and become fluent at a foreign language at the same time.

Tip 5: Take amazing photos and put them on Stockphoto sites

Travel agencies, tour operators and many other marketing companies are constantly looking for awesome shots of great places around the globe. Interesting street signs, rock formations, action shots and landscapes with or without people in it. Companies are happy to pay for a whole range of photos. So get your camera out and start shooting.

Tip 6: Use arbitrage and shop for friends and family when overseas

More often than not your holiday destination will offer certain things less costly than in your home country. Create a shopping list for best friends and family and shop abroad for a shipment fee. Semi precious gems, local jewellery, spices, original drinks, various brands of teas and many designer labels are so much less expensive when you buy them overseas. Be sure your friends and relatives explain to you exactly what they need. Furthermore dont forget to take pictures of the products before you decide to actually buy them.




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