Cheap on the road

  
    Flying: Low Cost Carriers, be flexible with your dates and use search engines like skyscanner. Before buying through a comparison website also check out the actual airlines information as you could get different cancellation policy that way and occasionally the prices differ. Flying to Japan was actually cheaper through BYOjet online travel website then Jetstar! Also, I once found a flight for $0 with just AUD$20 tax from Romania to London! 
   Transport: Each country will be different so read about other travelers experiences before you head to a new country. In Japan, highway buses are

cheaper than local trains and the bullet trains. I recently saved over AUD$100 by taking an overnight six hour bus to Tokyo instead of a two hour train. Walk when its an option. If it’s raining, most cities have ‘full day’ passes for subway or bus instead of buying many individual subway tickets. 
   Accommodation: Look for bed and breakfasts, stay with a friend, airbnb.com, booking.com or hostels. Couchsurfing is a great option but I’m yet to try it. I have had a great experience at a bed and breakfast in Bran, Romania. Stayed with friends in many countries and tried airbnb with a friend in Paris last year. 
   Food: eating at supermarkets when possible is a great money-saver. But even if you eat out, find the shops where the locals go and you’ll definitely be getting a cheaper meal. To avoid tourist sight’s/airport food prices, pack snacks before going. I get nuts, dried fruits, energy bars and occasionally chocolates. 
   Drinks: Always bring your own water bottle/hiking bottle (and steri-pen to make sure its drinkable). Fill it up as you go instead of buying water at each place. Its so important to re-hydrate as you travel and keep your energy up! My last bottle lasted me over a year and saved me lots of money! Just remember to empty it before going through airports. When it comes to local drinks splurge on the local specialty, that’s what you came to do after all! 
   Clothes: Thrift shop clothes are unique and such a bargain! In Japan, the quality is good as new.  Keep an eye on my next post for my bargain shopping yesterday. 
    Souvenirs: Postcards for people back home. These little memories are far more likely to be kept long-term and bring a smile to their face when they receive it & re-find it years later. As for myself, memories and photos are my favourite souvenir. Otherwise I only buy souvenirs for myself if I already know where and what I want to do with it. Sometimes I like getting a T-shirt with text in that country’s language! 
Travel Insurance: WorldNomads online is ususally a bargain! 
  
What tips would you add to this list? Let me know what you think below! 
-Bec 
 