Do you have a burning desire to explore the world but find your wallet holding you back? You find yourself constantly wishing you were living the life of a travel blogger, just travelling and showcasing the beauty that abounds in this world of ours. You’re not alone. Whenever I come across travel bloggers’ pages on social media, I go from admiration to “God, when?” Travelling can be expensive (the exchange rate says hello!), but with a little creativity and some smart financial strategies, we can make our wanderlust dreams a reality. Come, let’s explore various money hacks that can help us fund our adventures without breaking the bank.
Create a Travel Fund
Setting up a dedicated travel fund is the first step to fulfilling your travel dreams. Learn how to automate your savings (you can do this on your UBA mobile app), set achievable goals, and watch your money grow as you get closer to your next adventure.
Travel Rewards Credit Cards
Discover how you can leverage travel rewards credit cards to earn miles, points, and cashback on your everyday purchases.
Budget Travel Tips
Explore tips and tricks for budget-friendly travel, including finding affordable accommodations, cooking your own meals, and using public transportation. There are pages you can follow on social media that are dedicated to helping budget travellers. Follow them on social media for useful information.
Freelancing and Remote Work
Learn how to turn your skills into a source of income that can fund your travels. There are freelancing platforms like Upwork, Fiverr and Skillshare where you can offer your services and get paid. There are also sites where you can get remote jobs to make extra money. If the digital nomad lifestyle is what you desire, where you get to travel all the time and still work full time, there are people who live this way that you can get tips from. Moe (Mochievous) on X is one of such people.
Selling Unwanted Items
Discover how decluttering and selling items you no longer need can help pad your travel fund. Instead of just piling those unused items in one corner of your room until they are completely unusable, just sell them while they are still in good condition and save the money towards your trip.
Travel Insurance
Explore the option of travel insurance. Find a plan with affordable coverage. This will be of tremendous help when you need to travel. Visit UBA Bancassurance for more details.
Travel Apps and Deals
Discover the best travel apps and websites for finding deals on flights, accommodations, and activities. Learn how to stay updated on flash sales, discounts, and last-minute offers. We are almost in the holiday season and you could really use some travel deals this period.
Sharing Economy and Peer-to-Peer Services
Explore how sharing economy platforms like Airbnb, Uber or the ones available locally can save you money during your travels. Splitting bills during a trip can save you a good amount of money.
Creative Fundraising Ideas
If you are an influencer, you can look towards crowdfunding, sponsorship or partnerships. Your status can make this happen if you know your onions in the influencing business.
If you are waiting to have the money at once before you travel, the right time may never come. Just start saving towards your travel, no matter how little; with time, it will add up. You can start by travelling to countries that are close by and less expensive before moving on to more luxurious places. This was how Alma Asinobi started before becoming a household name in travel blogging. So, set your goals, pack your bags and start planning your next incredible journey.
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