Kya aap ek long trip ya world tour pe jaana chahte hain? Yahan kuch practical tips hain jo aapko apne trip ko finance karne mein madad karenge. Kuch tips simple hain, lekin effective hain, aur kuch thode complicated hain, lekin agar aap unhe follow kar pao, toh yeh aapke liye kaafi helpful sabit ho sakte hain. 😊
We save money
Saving money is the first (and easiest) task if you are planning to travel the world. You might think that saying this is easy but doing it is not that easy. But, it is always shocking how quickly we can save money when we are very motivated for a project. If you really want to go on a world tour or a long trip, you can easily save yourself from unnecessary things of your daily life.
Analyze your expenses and identify those “extras” that can be eliminated. Reduce outings and restaurants, reduce clothing budget, and why not reduce food budget too. This last tip will help you spend less on road too, because you will soon learn how to control budget while travelling. Avoid unnecessary alcohol and sweets and try local dishes, which are very cheap. Just add one beer, and your bill will triple. Remember, even small savings are savings.
In short, if you are planning a trip soon, try to save as much money as you can. When you have a specific goal, it becomes easy to stop yourself. Your hard work will definitely pay off! 😊
We sell everything that is not useful
When you are planning to go on a world tour, you often think about where to keep all your things (especially when you are living on rent and planning to leave your house). The issue of “storage” should not put an extra load on your budget, so it is better to get rid of unnecessary things as much as possible and keep the rest of the things with your relatives or friends. If you have only a few boxes, then it will be very easy to keep them with someone.
On the other hand, when I say that you should reduce things as much as you can, it means that you will have to sell them. You can earn thousands of euros (I have done this myself), which will help you cover expenses like equipment, vaccinations, or travel insurance for your world tour.
Another way to earn quick money is individual renting… If you have an empty room, rent it out to vacationers (and welcoming foreigners is a great opportunity to travel the world before your trip). If you don’t use your car everyday, you can rent that out too. This will make your budget even more flexible! 😊
We are looking for partners
If you have a web presence during your long trip, you can try to get sponsorship from one or more brands. Depending on your project, you can finance part of your trip or get free equipment (which is very helpful, especially when you know the cost of quality equipment). To attract sponsors, your concept should be clear and the platform should be visually attractive.
To increase visibility, some companies are ready to help in your project, but you should know how to sell your project. Define your concept upfront (a bike trip and a gastronomy trip will have different sponsors), open social media accounts, and start activating them before your trip.
A website linked to the project is often a must (this can be simple but should be visually professional). If you’re a video enthusiast, consider making a presentation video that inspires people to join you and highlights your qualities and motivations. In short, showcase your skills and present them clearly with your contacts (such as through a press kit).
Try crowdfunding
If your project is special and can attract people’s attention, you can finance some part of your trip through crowdfunding sites (this is a platform where people help you by investing money in your project). You have to present your project in a clear and specific way.
Also, you have to think about the rewards that you can give to the donors. These are the rewards that will motivate people to invest money in your project. Don’t think that people will help you without getting anything. If you can inspire them, that’s enough, but they need motivation. Focus on your creativity.
Try for scholarships
Some organizations can help you finance travel projects around the world. There are some famous scholarships like “Zallidja” scholarship, “Millet” scholarship, AVI international scholarship, “Expé” scholarship, or “Déclics Jeunes de la Fondation de France” scholarship. Apart from this, scholarships can also be obtained from local initiatives, regional councils, or town halls.
But there are some conditions for every scholarship, like age limit. You have to apply in advance and there are specific dates to submit the application. Scholarships are hard to come by, and often they can’t fund your entire trip. But they are a helping hand that comes in handy.
Work while you travel
Another way to fund your trip is to work. But this has to be done during the trip, not before! For this, you can get a Working Holiday Visa (WHV), which allows you to work and explore in a partner country (usually for a year). You can also try “woofing”, where you can work on farms and get free stay and food. This method does not make you money, but it gives you the opportunity to travel for free.
For example, you can consider teaching French online, but there are countless ways to earn money while traveling. Some people make crafts, while others provide their services to local businesses. We are always impressed by people’s creativity.
Either way, there are many ways to finance a world tour. You can choose one way (like saving money) or try multiple solutions. Finally, if you are motivated, you can definitely take your dream trip! 😊