Ceri Austin 
There are various methods you can use to fund your travel, from scholarships and property rentals, to loans from family. Discovering a way to finance travel more affordably could open up endless opportunities.
Reducing subscriptions and dining out less can save money that can go towards travel accounts. Or you could store any extra change in a travel-themed piggy bank or plain glass jar.
1. Take a Side Hustle
If you can afford the start-up costs, finding a side hustle that marries your interests can be an excellent way to earn extra cash while fulfilling them. Just be sure to read unbiased testimonials and do your research on its profit potential before committing.
Writing a book is one of the more popular side hustles that requires much upfront work and dedication, yet its rewards of becoming your own boss and having total control of when, where, and how you work can be immensely fulfilling. Other rewarding side hustles include reselling, blogging and affiliate marketing – which typically require little-to-no upfront costs when using platforms like Etsy or Shopify; they may even prove highly lucrative for those with artistic or photography skills.
2. Host a Location-Setting Party
Dreaming about traveling abroad is an effective way to motivate yourself into action; however, mobilizing networks to support it requires planning and creativity. Host fundraising events or use direct solicitation techniques in order to meet your goal and meet it!
Host a cultural cuisine night featuring delicious food from all the countries you plan to visit during your journey and charge a small door fee. Or sell custom calendars featuring photos from each destination on your trip that you can deliver directly to supporters once back home.
Recycle ink cartridges and donate the proceeds to charity – it is an excellent way to contribute to protecting the environment while making some extra cash! This can also provide your favorite cause with additional support while earning some extra income!
3. Change Your Job
If your travel dreams are serious, consider switching careers in order to allow more frequent exploration of the world. This could mean working remotely or moving abroad and getting employed on a cruise ship.
Assuming you’re an accomplished skier, finding work at a ski resort might cover your lodging while traveling abroad. Other travel-related careers could include becoming a yoga instructor (if applicable) or selling products online such as T-shirts and mugs.
One effective and straightforward method for saving for travel is purchasing lottery tickets. Make sure that when saving, your savings go directly into a travel fund account so they won’t get spent elsewhere.
4. Work on a Cruise Ship
Work aboard a cruise ship isn’t for everyone, but it can be an excellent way to travel while earning an income while doing it. Cruise ship jobs typically include cleaning, dining room service and entertainment positions among others.
Though Jessica reports a robust drinking culture onboard, she doesn’t need to partake in order to enjoy her time onboard. The company provides crew parties, spa nights, bingo tournaments and raffles – activities which don’t involve alcohol consumption – for crew members to participate in.
Direct solicitation requires reaching out to members of your community directly, such as friends, family and acquaintances via email, letter, recorded video or phone call for donations. Although this approach can be highly successful it requires being done effectively – there are tools and tips that can make this task simpler!
5. Sell Your House
If you want to experience the world for yourself rather than through TV screens or travel blogs, more is required than dreaming. A savings plan needs to be developed and followed through on.
One effective strategy for doing so is opening a vacation savings account and setting up automatic deposits from every paycheck into it, helping avoid spending that money elsewhere and enabling you to build interest over time.
Rental can also be an excellent way to offset the costs of traveling while giving you peace of mind that someone is looking after your property while you’re gone.
