Budget Travel Options

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Traveling the world isn't as expensive as you may think. Before I left Canada I thought the world was an expensive place. Sure some long haul flights will set you back a bit... but if you are willing to travel over land you can do it pretty cheaply.

I will say a couple things about budget travel, not to discourage, but simply to warn.

1. Budget Travel can be fun, you meet interesting people from around the world. Occasionally some of them will be creepy.
2. Mass transportation in some countries is disgustingly dirty.
3. Don't Drink and Drive is only a suggestion in some countries.
4. Your personal space won't be so personal.
5. People stink in hot climates and you will too.
6. Hold on to your stuff, or make sure it's locked up.
7. Hitchhiking is illegal in some places and it can be dangerous. I for legal reasons I don't suggest you do it.

With that slight warning out of the way I have personally traveled cheaply in the following ways:

1. Budget Air Travel
2. Train Travel
3. Bus Travel (Long Haul)
4. Hitch Hiking (Thumbing)
5. Local Transport (Taxi, Bus, Camel, TukTuk)

Advice about finding hostels, hotels, and other accommodations:

1. Hostels: Myths, Advice and Suggestions

Money, Currencies, Credit Cards and ATM and more:

1. ATM, Credit Cards and Travelers Cheques