HOW TO CREATE A TRAVELLING BUDGET?

Question

TRAVEL

Answer 1

"A good traveller has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving"-this quote by Lao Tzu is very adventurousand can make you pack your bags and move in a minute....If Only it was so....for us that have finite pockets and places to return to, planning your budget would mean everything to do. This might feel like an overwhelming task, but planning your expenses before you hit the road can save you from a massive credit bill on your return.Here are a few steps to ensure you plan your trip effectively:

BUDGET FOR TRANSPORTATION

Budget for transportation, unless you are travelling just a few miles fro home, but if other wise, this would be the biggest budget of your journey, start a research on how much it will cost.

BUDGET FOR OTHER TRANSPORTATION

Research options on getting to one place or the other, chances are you will need transportation to take you to your destinations at the destination. Public transports will be beneficial to you as they are in expensive and gives you an opportunity to get to know the city more.

EXPLORE ALL LODGING OPTIONS

It is also important to know the cost of living, and find out if there are hotels that fits your pockets. If you are going with a group of friends, it is wise to get a condo for all your friends to share than separate rooms at hotels that will be expensive.

COST OF FOOD

Also check on the cost of food and find out if you can afford hotel food added to the room fees or that you would have to eat at restaurants for the duration of your stay.

EMERGENCY FUND

Set aside an emergency fund incase a need arises that has to be solved immediately.

CONNECTION

Consider the cost of you staying connected with your friends and family and add that to your expenditure.

EXTRA MONEY FOR ACTIVITIES

This money is for the activities that you might want to partake in on your vacation spot. It is also like a spending money for whatever you might need to buy. Also to partake in activities that require tickets, it is better to book a ticket in advance to save you from a whole lot of work in doing so at the designated vacation place.