Cheap accommodation in the world: Beyond Hotel / Hostel Dynamic
I love hostels, even if my roommate to shit in the room tend
But what is to stay with other types of places? What are some forms of accommodation that do not rely on a room with eight snoring strangers to share? What can you do if you do not want that, but also do not want to pay the money for a hotel room? Continued what appears theme of the last months of my being "the bigger picture", here is a list of all the different types of accommodation that are easy on your wallet, you can choose:
Staying with locals
I have spoken before about it often, but since this method to know is always good, it is also on that list. One of the best ways to save money for the property is by not paying for it. Hospitality Networks allow you to stay with the locals, who open their homes to you. This is not only a good way to save on accommodation, but also to interact with a local who you can show where to go and what to do, and learn about the local culture. There are a few websites that happens:
Couchsurfing
Global parasites
Hospitality Club
Stay4Free
All these services connect travelers with people in different cities that offer a no-cost place to stay. Sometimes it is a bed, sometimes it is a couch, sometimes it's literally only space. The purpose of this website is to travelers only money to help not save, but also learn about the local culture by connecting with someone who lives where you visit.
I like CouchSurfing the best because it is the largest and active user network. Plus members running meet-ups, so even if you do not use the site for housing, it is still a wonderful way to meet people and to participate in local activities.
A lot of people nervous about the use of these sites. "Are you sure?", Ask them to. I'd never have a problem, or even a big problem beyond heard "my host was kind of lame." All Locations levels of review have the crazy, make sure to stay away, and you can read reviews left by other users. In addition, these sites are not only for single travelers. While it varies from hosts take a lot of couples and families. (Servas and Hospitality Club is to be open for families generally.)
House Exchange
This method works best for older travelers looking for a home already own. Home exchange programs have been around for a long time but are becoming increasingly popular due to good marketing and word-of-mouth. Home exchanges are just as they sound: for a certain time, do not swap houses with a family from another country
Most people do this because they care about the safety - but remember, the other family. trusts you with their home also. In addition, the sites have facilitate exchange home usually different levels of verification and security similar to CouchSurfing. Families talk on phone and e-mail, and there is no obligation if you find that it is not right for you.
check more information on the primary exchanges, the popular site exchange from. This site was in the film The Holiday from what did for much to alleviate the fears of the people about the process and to bring this travel option to the mainstream. Another home exchange site is Ihen.
House sitting
If Housing Swap not your thing, then consider house-sitting as an alternative. In return for the prestige and to keep someone's home while they are on vacation, you are to remain a free space, in the area you will visit.
After signing up for one of these services (most have a sign- up fee), you can get access to the database of available homes. Find a place, the homeowner to contact, work to an arrangement, sign all documents (it is important to make sure everyone is protected by law and your responsibilities are clearly defined), and you're gone. House-sitting jobs are to be generally best for people who stay for at least a few weeks in a goal, although there are occasionally short stints.
You can use sites also this house-sitting to find a place:
Ghost My House
house carers
sit Luxury House
Apartments
House and I have a mixed history. I used to hate them, as they were too low and made me far feel away from everything, but over the years I have grown to appreciate it more than I want a kitchen, quiet environment to do a course, work and private life. While recently in London, I stayed in an apartment near Paddington Station. I was in town for a conference and the company Wimdu offered me to host. While the apartment was small, recently launched a Health has become a mother, it was nice to have a kitchen to cook my meals, do a bit of a workout, and have my own room.
Like I said, I already heated in residence. They are a nice bridge between a hostel and hotel, although they can get a bit pricey if you are traveling alone. You are about twice the cost (if not more) than a hostel dorm. if you are a part of a group or a couple looking for a respite from the dorms and hordes of travelers, however, are but do not want a hotel room, this is your ideal accommodation. Another reason to use this method? You get a kitchen, allowing you to cook your food costs and reduce
My favorite are rental sites .:
Wimdu
Airbnb
Roomorama
WWOOFing
discussed in this informative and detailed article, is this program you can stay on a farm and trade your work for free accommodation. It is a multi-purpose option: you can do something while you are traveling, give back to the community, and save money for room and board. You can use this option even if you have no farm experience, and you do not always have to be the cow milking. Many times, the work that you are given is, everything clean and to keep the organization of supplies!
Farmholiday
Would you like to live on a farm, but do not work as you would with WWOOFing? Try a stay on a farm. Farm holidays you can stay on farms, learn how a farm works, may participate in the operation of the farm (milk, the cow!), And enjoy a range of organized outdoor activities. Facilities range from simple camping to luxury rooms, depending on operation, but in general it's like you want to stay on a bed and breakfast. Prices vary greatly depending on where you are in the world, but generally expect that the price for a budget hotel to pay (so at least $ 40 USD per night)
Here is a list of resources to find a farm stay .:
Farm stay UK
Farmstay accommodation
Farmstay US
Farmstay Australia
monastery stays
Do you want something completely off the beaten track? Stay in a convent. Accommodation in these monasteries is often very spartan, no more than a bed and a desk, with simple meals prepared by the monks and nuns. Monasteries are very family friendly and quiet (most also have curfews). While many monasteries least $ 50 USD will cost a night per person (many have dorms for half that price), the easiest way to ask for donations or are free, they also make an amazing budget option.
resources for a monastery to find stay:
Monastery Stays Locations
As in a monastery
15 large monastery stays
monastery stays around the world (CNN)
apartments near [1945005[
similar to apartments and CouchSurfing, host families are just like they sound: they remain for a certain time in someone's home, but the difference between this and the other options is that for a fixed price (usually a few hundred dollars per week), the meals and language instruction included with your hosts also. You can find a lot of these in developing countries, especially Central and South America, where they are very widespread.
Use Hotel Points
Really want to stay in fancy hotels and do not pay for them? Use hotel points! Sign up for branded hotel credit cards on to get free points, and then be used for free stays. It's what I do, because as much as the W Hotel makes my heart beat faster, their prices give me a heart attack. With hotel points, I stayed in a W Hotel in Barcelona (500 euros per night) for free, and spent a week at the Courtyard Marriott in Hong Kong. Most branded credit cards are free at least two and sometimes up to five nights. (Note: This method works best if you are an American.)
Like anything, when it comes to travel, if you are open and willing to try something different, you will at the end be able to not only to save money but also something a little more interesting and fun experience
. Note: Big and special thanks to Wimdu for me with a voucher offers remain my in London. I found their booking process simple and easy (although the layout could be a little slimmer), the host to all respond my inquiries, was, and I had no problems with the service. This is the second time that I have used it, and certainly not the last.
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