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How to Travel the World on $50 A HOW TO TRAVEL THE WORLD ON $50 A DAY by Matt Kepnes Overview Banking Overseas Partnerships like the Global ATM Alliance waive out- anttotravelbutdontthinkyoucanafforditThink of-network charges and ATM fees. Members include: again! This book describes wonderfully detailed tips and tricks that will allow you to travel anywhere in the ABSA (South Africa) world for under $50 USD per day. It lists couch- Bank of America (USA) surfing websites that allow you to stay with local Barclays (England, Spain, Wales, Portugal) families, describes the best transportation options by BNP Paribas (France, Ukraine) region, discusses what luggage you should purchase, China Construction Bank (China) and local discount cards that provide cheap attractions. Deutsche Bank (Germany, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Spain, Italy) “Infact,ifyouwanttotrulyexperience Santander Serfin (Mexico) life in a particular region, you do the exact Scotiabank (Canada, Caribbean, Chile, Mexico) Westpac (Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu, opposite – live frugally,likethelocals.” Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands) Part 1. Planning Your Trip UkrSibbank (Ukraine) Getting Over Your Fears Having multiple accounts (and a second account user) “Anyfear,secondguessing,oranxietyyouhave can help resolve issues like theft. Use credit cards and isnatural…andit’sgoingtobejustfine.” withdraw foreign cash from ATMs. Avoid currency exchange spots. Ignore stereotypes, be outgoing, spend smart, consult resources made by experienced travelers, and your Getting The Right Credit Card worries will fade away Dont fear coming home; “Travelcreditcardsoffertoomanybenefitstopassup.” learning if you like travel is its own adventure! Travel credit cards can be used to get cheap or even free Is Travel Really Too Expensive? hotels and flights, first class seats, and better exchange You can easily slash daily spending to $50 USD by rates. Most cards waive first-year fees and add a free eating in, reducing snacks, alcohol, and coffee, and yearifyousayyouwontrenewLimityourcreditcard buying a reusable water bottle. Find cheaper housing, usage to keep your score high. Spread out applications swap cable for streaming services, and sell your car by for new cards, always pay your balance in full, and utilizing public transit. Use coupons, buy secondhand dontoverspend. (e.g. with overstock.com, honey.com and thrift stores) Airline Tickets and earn extra cash through side gigs (freelancing, Due to consolidations and bankruptcies, only 3 major tutoring, renting out items/space, etc.). US airlines remain. Limited competition and rising fuel “Whatkeepsavastmajorityofpeoplehomeisnot costs, taxes, and fees have increased prices. However, money but mind-set. It is the false belief that their trends, leftover seats, and other factors can reduce fares, so look often. Round the World Tickets let you visit circumstances are different and everyone else who around 3-15 stops in one direction for $2,700-10,000 travelshasmoneyorprivilegethattheydon’t.” USD. Star Alliance offers 29K, 34K, and 39K mile passes round-trip, and Oneworld offers mileage-based and kibookclub.com How to Travel the World on $50 A Day (Page 1 of 6) .
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