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I'm Not Wealthy, and Here's How I Afford to Travel

I'm Not Wealthy, but I Use These 9 Tried-and-True Tricks to Afford Travel

I'm Not Wealthy, and Here's How I Afford to Travel
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Travelling is one of the most amazing gifts you can give yourself, but it can also be expensive. Jetting off to near and far destinations means flights, rental cars, bus tickets, hotel and hostel costs, and more. But while travelling will always cost some money, it doesn't always have to cost a lot.

I'm in no way wealthy, but throughout my years of travel, I've discovered a few tried-and-true tips to keep things well within a reasonable budget. If you're willing to be flexible with your dates, know how to take advantage of reward points, and do a little bit of digging, you can travel anywhere in the world even when you aren't rolling in cash. Keep reading to see all of my tips and how you can apply them to your next adventure!

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