The biggest drama being a backpacker has got to be the financial situation! We all look for the cheap option and how to make your money last! From bargain hunting in the op shop to stocking up on food at the supermarket to stuffing our pockets with jam and rolls at breaky time! Making your money last is the key to a trip! We met this crazy guy who saved $20,000 for a 6 week trip - that is insane!!! if only we all had money like that...
so our fav tips to a good trip ...
1. Don't underestimate the power of op shopping! we found some GREAT stuff! i even found myself a Gap cardy! Stacey found a jacket which she has literally not taken off since she made the purchase!
2. Traveling from place to place gobbles a lot of cash! We did a fair bit of research and found that busabout can save you so much money! They pick you up from the designated hostel and take you to the next destination! FABULOUS! No stress - just the way we like it!
3. Talk to the people running the hostel! we are in Vienna and were told about this theatre where you can buy standing tickets to any opera, ballet or musical for E2.50! We watched this amazing musical called Rebecka where seats were going for around E70! yea so were standing right at the back and it was in German (which for me is great seeing as can understand it! but the girls kinda struggled with the story line) but it was so beautiful and the set was gorgeous!!
4. Ever heard of 'treat them mean, keep them keen'... walking away can sometimes seal the deal! When buying things, especially people selling on the street, which you will see all over Europe, make sure you put those bargaining skills to good use!!
5. Buy your food in bulk and cook at the hostel! I cant cook to save my life so this trip has definitely improved my cooking skills! Its actually a lot of fun and social!
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