If money is a problem which is holding you back from your plan of going on a world tour during your gap year, you need not be disheartened. There are many ways to explore the world even if you are on a tight budget. Here are some of them.
Earn!
Is it necessary that you should not work during your gap year world tour? No! In fact, several people work and earn money for enjoying the world tour. That way they not only earn money, but also earn a precious experience which is multi-faceted. And there are also some jobs which provide food and accommodation, so you can save money too in addition to earning. There are many jobs students can do, such as teacher, nanny, trainer of a special skill, nurse, and so on. And whenever you don’t have a mood to work, you can live on the money you earned in your last job, spend relaxed days, and become fresh for your next destination’s job!
Volunteer
Even volunteer work can save you money by providing you food and accommodation; plus it gives you the satisfaction that you are doing something for the society and humanity. Volunteering is also an impressive addition to your resume when you will hunt for a job in future.
Earn & then Have a Gap Year
You need not spend an entire year in holidays. You can work for some months in your home country, earn enough cash and then go on a gap year travel for the remaining months of the year.
Stop Spending on Vices
If you are a regular drinker, smoker or have any other vices, leave those habits, and save that money in banks – you will be surprised to see the amount accumulated, as well as your health improved!
Find Out Costs of Your Destination
Once you decide upon the destination you want to spend your gap year in, Google and find out costs there. This will give you an idea about how much you will have to spend every day. You can also find if there are some special ways to cut costs at that particular destination, e.g. cheap but good hotels, restaurants, etc.
Get Local Friends
If you have come to a totally different country, you can enjoy knowing more about the new culture, for which you can find local friends. Learn how they live, how they make food and eat, their language, and many other things. You may enjoy the fact that they will love to talk to you. This is because being a foreigner you are an interesting person for them. They will love that you love to know more about them, so they will share things with you which you cannot read in any travel guide. They can teach you to prepare their cuisine, learn their language, take you shopping and buy you things at great discounts with their influence. So in addition to saving money, you will also get great new friends, learn many new things and your gap year will become the most awesome period of your life, though you had a little money.
