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Ultimate Travel Money Guide: How to Budget and Save on Travel
Travel and money can be looked at so many ways.
We've done that. We've looked at and written about travel money - budgeting, saving and protecting travel money - in over 60 unique articles.
This is your ultimate guide to all the information we have on how to budget travel, how to save for travel and how to save while you travel.
This section of Solo Traveler is the equivalent of a book. The difference is that we update the articles regularly attempting to keep all the information current.
60 Articles on How to Budget Travel and Save Money on Travel
In our travel money section you'll find concise articles on:
- How to budget your trip.
- How to travel on a budget.
- How to save money for travel.
- How to save money as you travel whether that's luxury or budget travel.
- How to protect your money while traveling.
You can only spend a dollar once.
Do so wisely and you'll be able to travel longer, farther and more often while staying within your travel budget. This is what we'll help you achieve through the travel money articles below.
The Ultimate Solo Travel Guide: Travel Alone & Love It
Travel alone and you travel on your terms. Here’s the ultimate guide with resources, tips, and advice to help you travel solo and love it.
Using Your Phone When Traveling: The Best, Affordable Option I’ve Found
Wondering how to stay connected while traveling solo? Here is the best, affordable option I’ve found for using your phone when traveling.
Best VPN for Travel: What, Why, How & New Recommendations
Protect your identity with a VPN for travel. Here’s what to look for in a VPN, a simple use guide, and new recommendations.
How to Plan Your Travel Budget: Luxury or Frugal
Travel budgeting made easy, whether you’re splurging on luxury or keeping a sharp eye on expenses. Includes a free interactive spreadsheet.
How to Save Money for Travel: Smart Advice. Seven Steps.
No wagging fingers here. Just smart advice on how to save for travel – for this trip and all the ones to come.
How to Make Solo Travel Affordable, Cheap and Even Free
Cheap solo travel tips to help you save on tours, accommodation, and experiences. It’s all about making solo travel affordable.
Feeling the Pinch? Solo Travelers Save Money at The Airport
Avoid blowing your budget before getting off the ground with these tips to help you save money at the airport.
How to Save Money on Hotels and Other Travel Accommodation
Here are our top tips to help you save money on hotels and other types of travel accommodation, whether luxury or budget, as you travel solo.
Digital Nomads Traveling Solo: Financial Tips for Saving & Security
With 16 years as a digital nomad and a financial planning career under her belt, Nora Dunn shares her best financial tips for digital nomads.
How to Save on Car Rentals
This is an expensive and frustrating year to rent a car. Here’s why, and tips to help you book and save on car rentals.
How to Travel with No Money and Love It
The desire is great but you have no money to travel. What to do? Here are some great tips that will take you places for free.
Get the Best Deals on Flights: Here’s How
A lot has changed in the airline industry and flight booking. Here’s what you need to know to get the best deals on flights now.
14 Ways to Make Money As You Travel: Long and Short-term
Not enough money to go traveling? Cut your costs by earning money as you go. Here are 14 ways to make money as you travel.
Take Your Membership Benefits on the Road: 11 Ways to Save
Take your membership benefits on the road – the ones you have purchased to use at home might have great value when you’re traveling as well.
How to Manage Money While Traveling
Lots of tips on how to manage money while traveling, avoid ATM and foreign exchange fees, and take care of your finances at home.
How to Choose the Right Credit Card for Travel
Here’s how to find the right travel rewards credit card for you – balancing bonuses with travel style with lifestyle.
7 Things to Do With Leftover Currency
Leftover currency can mount up. Do you have coins and bills from countries you’ll never return to? Here are 7 ways to deal with leftover currency.
Solo Travel: How to Save on Shoulder Season Travel
You can always save a bit here and a bit there on travel. But you can really SAVE on shoulder season travel. Here are our top tips.
Save Money on Travel: 32+ Tips
Here are dozens of ways you can save on travel. Whether you seek luxury, adventure, creative, or budget travel, here’s how to save and travel more for less.
Book and Travel Without a Credit Card: Top Tips
No credit cards? No problem. Here’s how to travel without a credit card and, bonus, it will help you stay within your budget.
Travel, Eat Well and Save on Food
Part one of a 3-part series on the big 3 of travel expenses: transportation, accommodation and food. This time how to travel, eat well and save on food.