alex,
  • Choose train over plane whenever possible, especially in Europe
  • If you have to take the plane, avoid luggage if you can, you’ll save a bunch of time (and money on some airlines too)
  • rome2rio.com is a great website to find itineraries
  • Bring an extra pair of socks and underwear
  • Leave some free time and allow yourself to get lost in a city you’re visiting, it’s a great way to find new places off the beaten path
  • Always have your water bottle handy
BonesOfTheMoon,

Bring a small flashlight on trips and inspect the mattress seama before you get into any strange bed, you’ll be very grateful to never get bedbugs. It can happen to anyone anywhere and it’s a horror show.

dan1101,

Don’t schedule 100% of your time, leave some free time to do whatever appeals to you.

Don’t always go for the touristy places/activities, try what the locals like.

oldGregg,

It really depends on where youre going and why. I’d say as a blanket travel tip to save money, the first place you should go after your hotel/housing is a grocery store. You’ll save a ton cooking at home or smaller snacks than going out to eat, which isbeasy to slip into on holiday. Not saying never go out, just moderate it.

For very budget travel, almost every Walmart parking lot is cool with overnight parking. Even RVs, trailers, or just cars. The bigger the vehicle the farther away you should park from the store though.

Gear to being, I’d say if you have to room always pack your daily pillow from home. I bring my blanket too when I drive. You’ll sleep a lot better in unfamiliar places with some comforts from home.

walnutwalrus,

cooking at home

To note, sometimes it can be good to taste the local food and have the local food experience, but this is a https://lemmy.world/c/[email protected] tip for those who are inclined to save some money this way

Alchemy,
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AirTag your bags, even carry ons because sometimes overhead bins are full and they force you to gate check. Looking for a lost bag sucks.

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