The axiom that traveling through the countries of the world is expensive and for many inaccessible pleasure is securely driven into the heads of our compatriots. There are a few simple explanations for this. First, memories of the iron curtain of Soviet power are still alive, during which trips outside the Union were accessible only to selected and, of course, well-off citizens. The second reason is in commerce. Countless travelers of travel business are interested in earning as much as possible in the conditions of modern high competition, that is why they actively impose various tours with a lot of unnecessary services, which cost at a high price, but at the same time are covered with tempting advertising appeals for discounts and promotions.
In fact, you can travel cheaply and even almost for free, you just have to decide and set a specific goal. Certainly, for the time of travel will have to sacrifice some comfort. If at the word "travel" you imagine a five-star hotel with an all-inclusive system, then, most likely, these methods are not for you, because in order to make travel cheap, you have to save literally everything. For example, travel by bus instead of plane, stop at hostels in rooms for 5 people and so on. But what are the temporary difficulties compared to the impressions that you get?
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So, we offer you 10 popular ways to travel cheaply and even for free, provided knowledge of languages and skillful use of the Internet:
- Hitchhiking - suitable for beginners in budget travel. The downside of it is that this way you will not go far - the maximum in the country and in the near abroad, where there is no visa regime. Plus, this method is unsafe and in order to avoid being trapped, seasoned auto-drivers recommend to familiarize themselves in advance with the rules of behavior on the road and the ethics of communication. If everything is done correctly, then there are all chances not only to get to the place for free, but also to spend time on the go fun and interesting.
- Programs for students Work and Travel, Au-Pair . Let you spend your summer vacation not only interesting, but also useful. Agencies engaged in the employment of students under these programs, provide an arrangement with the host party, which will provide housing, food and even pay. An important condition is to know the language of the country at a fairly good level and have some work skills.
- WWOOF is an association that organizes so-called agro - tourism . You work on a farm for 6 hours a day, a farmer gives you food and shelter for it.
- Nelpx.net is an Internet resource that functions similarly to the previous one. It places applications from people around the world who do not have enough "hands" - for working in the garden, caring for animals, working in social shelters and centers, and so on.
- Kibbutz Volunteer is an Israeli agricultural commune, in which there is a commonality of property, norms of consumption and labor. There they gladly take visitors, because the work is much more than willing. Beginners, as a rule, are given the hardest work. However, if it is good to work for a couple of months, you can agree on the transfer to a more attractive workplace.
- Couch or surfing is an international Internet service that allows you not only to find a place to stay in a foreign country, but also a company for sightseeing and simple communication. Service rules are strictly forbidden to take money from guests, but they welcome any help and gifts.
- Caretaker - an Internet site where people can offer their homes
for a free stay in exchange for simply looking after the house, and also in exchange for similar conditions in another country. - Housecarers - a system for finding nannies and housewives, in which also it became possible to simply exchange houses.
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy - the US program to protect and maintain pristine protected sites. Volunteers are provided with housing and food.
- "Turtle Team" - an association of people around the world, designed to combat the disappearance of sea turtles. The main place of work is the Caribbean Sea. A great option for lovers of wildlife.