Rookie Traveler Budget Mistakes - Best Budget Travel Advice Ever

Want to travel the world and not sure how to make it work financially? Well here are some of the biggest budget mistakes travelers make, from when they buy tickets to how they get money out, to how they choose destinations to travel to. We cover dozens of travel budget mistakes that even seasoned travelers make.
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[@jezanne]

Good advice Mark! But I will add one on plane travel: Don’t hesitate to pay a little bit more for direct flight. The super deal with a long layover may seem great but there is two caveats: 1. You lose time for visiting 2. You will likely spend money during that layover, even a sandwich is expensive in a airport and more likely you will go to a sit down restaurant and have a drink to help spend that time. You could easily spend 100$ just there.

[@woltersworld]

Yep

[@me-lg1yw]

You may also miss your connecting flight if your first flight is delayed.

[@adventuretravels7340]

I disagree a long layover like 24 hrz is an amazing opportunity to get an idea of the city your in I've had amazing layovers in Tokyo Paris and Singapore just call it a free mini trip.

[@ohwell225]

@@adventuretravels7340 I feel like a 24hr layover is one thing, but an 8hr layover is quite another. That's not really enough time to explore much when you also have to reenter airport security--even with expedited airport security passes like global entry or precheck. You might not know what's in the immediate area around the airport, either, so finding something in that 8hr timeframe to do for the mini trip could be really difficult. So, it's a super long layover without much payback. The airports I've been to in the US tend to be pretty isolated.

[@paulkoza8652]

I agree. And you avoid the potential that the layover is too short and you miss your connecting flight.

[@paulallen9137]

I think the best budget thing I've been doing this year is rebooking hotel rooms. Book the hotel room you want with free cancellation. Then when you see a better deal, or promo code, book it again and cancel the original booking. You get the same hotel, but for less money.

[@russmeans]

Part of a fun learning experience is going to a foreign supermarket. It was money saving, but such a unique way to see the every day life of another country.

[@Snowshowslow]

Yesss it's one of my favourite things to see what seemingly random thing they have a whole aisle for, what things are common enough to make it to the ready meals section and to try some common bakery items 💯

[@jodpigbass5904]

YES .... i totally agree ...i always go to the supermarket wherever i am .. you find the best snacks and i remember 30 years ago a tube of mayonnaise in my backpack saved me on many occasion..

[@angelofamillionyears4599]

True Russ. This is true even in the US. The Supermarket deli can be good. You do miss the restaurant experience, however.

[@catalinacurio]

There’s a supermarket in Lisbon called Pingu, or something like that, I love Pingu the penguin so I just remember that part. It’s cheap and good, their own brand is as good if not better than expensive.

[@angelofamillionyears4599]

@@catalinacurio Thanks !

[@priscilabee583]

my best tip is to book a hotel that allows you to do most sightseeing by foot instead of being stuck in the metro without seeing anything. Even if the hotel is more expensive then a hotel far from the center, what you save in transport and in stress of figuring out bus/metro routes in a place you go for the first time makes it worth it.

[@ykjo5613]

I stand by this rule! Great tip!

[@frankfuentes5659]

That's the first I look for. We like to walk around so that's priority #1. #2 would be a room with at least a queen size bed.

[@ericleszkowicz898]

Love these tips: One thing I did during lunch was to watch where the construction workers were heading to eat in Germany and found a great little sausage stand.

[@captainfreshpants]

I would add a caveat for buying a plane ticket from site other than the airline directly. It might save you 5-10 dollars, but if something goes wrong with the flight, you will have to fix it through the site you bought it from and that can take forever. You can get assistance more quickly directly from the airline if you buy direct.

[@triciarie3972]

I can recommend a budget friendly destination - Budapest, Hungary. Budapest reminds me a lot of Paris - the same look of the 5 story apartment buildings - the Danube going through the center rather than the Seine - beautiful Cathedrals - great food - excellent public transportation. In addition Budapest has thermal pools. But it's a fraction of the cost.

[@pansyrosereality]

Great idea. I’ll check that out myself.

[@KB-sg7tv]

Adding that to my list for the next travel year. You sold me with the thermal pools.

[@toddnelson7393]

@@KB-sg7tv The thermal pools in Budapest are great. It's not just one pool but a bunch of pools all different temperatures. So you feel like Goldilocks walking around finding the right one. Trying to find something similar the Budapest pool in the USA, but no luck.

[@rebeccagutierrez1960]

Thanks for the tip.

[@ykjo5613]

BUD is AWESOME! Was there in 2010 and 2019. It has changed but still pretty amazing.

[@diamend5]

For the phone plan issue, I would recommend getting a local SIM card. In Italy I was able to purchase an Italian SIM Card for $30 for 15gb of data and that meant we had a local number to be able to contact local businesses. It was very convenient and then I was able to turn on my hotspot so my husband could just piggy back off my cellular data. It was cheaper than adding the international plan.

[@Charlotte-bc7vj]

Yessss! Only works when you’ve paid off and unlocked your phone, a lot of people are stuck on contracts with their phone provider but you can find out how much your pay off is and pay to unblock it 😊

[@alis8476]

There are also several e-sim options available

[@Anoalekontrieger]

@@Charlotte-bc7vj are sim locked phones still a thing? Here in Europe every phone is sim lock free is my understanding

[@Chan12282]

Thanks for this! Where would you buy a local SIM card?

[@diamend5]

@@Chan12282 The airport or some train stations have cell phone shops. Similar to the US, you just look for a cellular store. The one I purchased was in a row of shops around the corner from my hotel in Venice and you could see the advertisement for SIM cards along with cell phone cases and accessories. If you don't want a SIM card they also offered phones - similar to Track phones.

[@goingawayguide]

Great video! I'll add one more - when booking hotels/airbnbs, don't look at just the price of the room, but also the location. If you book a cheaper hotel that's outside the main area you want to explore, you'll have to pay to get there and back each day, and that might wind up costing more than if you'd booked a more expensive hotel/airbnb in the main area you want to explore; plus you'll spend time traveling there and back!

[@sahilanant123]

Hey Mark! So the incognito trick might not really be worth it because the point of sale (PoS in revenue mgmt terms) remains the same; it doesn't think you're in a different location. So afaik, prices don't inflate because you keep seeing them. They are always controlled by us in revenue management where we handle inventory. A VPN could perhaps help to buy from a different PoS. I work in a BA short-haul where there are just two points of sale (UK and the Rest of Europe) so there's not much difference between the two in terms of fares as the willingness to pay is roughly the same, but it can differ in the rest of world scenario. The faster the lower fares sell (always look out for the selling class when you book a ticket; this is just a single letter such as K, L, etc., and is different from your cabin, which is economy, business, etc). Each of these classes is stacked in the form of a ladder (increasing classes at the top of the ladder, the topmost being fully flexible), and we just open and close classes to reduce/increase fares. In the inventory, the system jumps to the higher classes by closing the lower ones depending on how much demand we've forecasted in each fare class (the lowest open class at the time is the fare you see on the website). This is what eventually inflates the fares. We could always intervene and open a lower class if the demand for a flight slows down (these last-minute deals are due to this), closer to departure, and reduce the fare. A full flight, or a 90-100% load factor for the routes we manage is almost as important as maximizing revenue for us. Demand and supply. :) Low-cost carriers are only low-cost when it's low season haha. Trust me, we have easyjet and Wizz Air as our competitors lol. Also, 1 pound fares dont include carrier-imposed fees and taxes, which make up the major component of what you pay anyways. Hope you are well!

[@thebasketballhistorian3291]

I'm not a morning person but... if a hotel has free breakfast, I ALWAYS wake my butt up, get the breakfast, and then go back to sleep. 😄 That always tides me over until late lunch time and saves me time and money having to go to a restaurant when I'm out sightseeing.

[@PLBizon]

Traveling off peak time is a great tip. I traveled to Spain in October and indeed the weather was great and no lines to museums and other attractions. Thank you Mark for another great video.

[@woltersworld]

Best time!

[@brandonhunnewell706]

​@@woltersworld Hey Wolter! An affordable destination that i noticed you haven't put a video on yet is the Philippines! Do you have any tips for travellers going there?

[@mrb152]

Just don’t go any later into November. I did in mid November and it was super cold!

[@barbarawissinger]

I always travel to Malta in February (am there now🙂). The weather is lovely (especially compared to home in Germany), it’s cheap & less busy. We’ll try Spain/Portugal next year.

[@TMD3453]

Even the very end of August can be good in Europe. Thanks, Mark, happy travels!!

[@danieldumas7361]

For International travel, I book through an Agency. When the airline decides to change your flight without your consent (or even knowledge), the Agency will have more clout to fix the situation.

[@thedavidguy01]

Lots of good advice! If you’re over 60 also look for senior discounts. They’re not as common in Europe as in the USA but they exist and can save you a lot. For example, trains in both France and Italy offer senior fares. In France it’s a minimum of 10% off as long as you book at least 1 day in advance. I’ve gotten as much as 50% off for senior tickets.

[@woltersworld]

Yes! Great point!

[@Snowshowslow]

Same thing for youths / students :)

[@pansyrosereality]

Good one

[@karenmarr7266]

Madrid has TONS of senior discounts!

[@martyscheall9626]

Go to know!

[@jonnythunder92]

Great advice...when we travel as a family, we always go for self contained accommodation. Then we do some grocery shopping to make sure we always have breakfast in. then alternate between - lunch out and dinner in, or flip that, make a packed lunch and dinner out.

[@rydiggydawg3166]

FamilyMart and 7-11 convenience stores were a lifesaver when I traveled to Japan. Not only affordable but you can find some really tasty and healthy snacks.

[@davesaunders7080]

I always get a local sim card for my cell phone from the first stop in Europe I go. For like 10-20 Euros you can have a local number and enough data for a 3 week trip using Google maps every day and I use wifi in accommodations at night. It also usually works fine without roaming fees in most every country you may go through.

[@DAshby139]

The grocery stores are one of my most favorite parts of travel! Seeing the different brands, food types, and not knowing what half of what im getting is. Its the best! Not to mention a HUGE money savor! and you're really are eating like a true local! Most locals aren't eating at $30 a plate every day. They have the $3 box meal from the supermarket. Do the same. It adds so much to the experience!

[@mypradasatthecleanerss]

Just to add to data plan tip-be careful about having your data on when you haven’t done yet arrived in your destination. I was on a ferry from England to The Netherlands (at the time both in the EU) and so I left my data roaming on as it was included in my plan for the EU. Went to sleep and woke up to quite a big bill because somehow I’d picked up signal in international waters.

[@honeyrococo]

Yes, we live in France and one day made a day trip to Andorra which is outside the Schengen Area but we didn’t think to turn our roaming data off. Just being there for 3 hours with our phone apps updating in the background cost us 40 euros 😢

[@cdakskid]

If you don't require high end hotels, hostels are a great option. They are less expensive and there are many seasoned, budget conscious travelers at them who are usually more than happy to share "hacks" and advice. I've gotten so much valuable information and advice from fellow travelers at hostels, which isn't as easy to get at hotels. Also, many hostels organize group activities, which are fun. For those who don't care for staying in dorms or are travelling with a spouse or family, many hostels offer private rooms, similar to what you get in a hotel.

[@A_Canadian_In_Poland]

One-star hotels are usually only a couple euros more than a hostel bed, and you get a private room. Low-rated, low-budget hotels. Usually, only the decor is dated and there is really nothing wrong with them.

[@BKLNHobo]

@@A_Canadian_In_Poland One star hotels in the US are usually dangerous.

[@lannguyen-pu1db]

@@BKLNHobo supermarkets, shopping centers, movie theaters, restaurants, places of worship, the streets, and ESPECIALLY SCHOOLS ARE DANGEROUS in the you esse of aye...

[@thebasketballhistorian3291]

I like the social aspect of hostels, but I really need my own private room and bathroom.

[@SalyLuz-hc6he]

Some hostels actually have individual rooms you can reserve. It pays to at least ask.

[@SteveInNEPA1]

As a retired travel planner and hotelier, I find your content well researched and expertly presented. I had to smile the other day when you said Switzerland was the least friendly country, and on this video when you mention Switzerland as potentially breaking your budget. Why? After skiing in Davos back in the 80s when I was in my 20s, we booked a trip to the Alps for this June. It is expensive, but as you said in one video, knowing that going in will keep it fun. Thanks always for the great advice.

[@marytapia8024]

I love how you keep it real. You’re speaking to the people ! Thank you

[@aniveed8005]

SO happy to see you back in my favorite city! Spot-on tips as always! I always go (on the first morning) to a store of some international celphone company and buy a SIM CARD for that country, (in Lisbon it was only 20 Euros and good for a month) and then have them insert it in my phone (their eyesight is better than mine! ), keeping my chip taped to the inside of my case for back home, and then I have phone service for anything, anywhere, not just where there is Free WiFi. Being able to call an Uber anywhere, anytime is a big plus, especially in Lisbon where Uber is super cheap, and good for chatting with the driver and getting local tips and recommendations for food and activities. We travel a lot (at least 3 international trips per year) especially as we get older and know we won't always be able to walk as much as before, and we bought a ONE YEAR travel insurance policy. It covers all our travel to wherever for any trip up to 30 days. About $400 per person.

[@JimandVal]

Traveling off season is our thing!!!! Went to Amsterdam in January 2020 and it was sooooo affordable and we got lucky the weather was amazing the whole time!!! We rarely travel June-Aug.

[@mariohendriks1]

My advise on the transportation stuff: If you travel by car in the Netherlands always use the P+R sites at the outskirts of cities. For example in Utrecht a day ticket for parking at one costs about €6 which includes a free local public transport day pass for 5 people. One hour of street parking in the city center will cost you €6.46 (Or € 46,55 for a day).

[@roberthalverson3987]

Excellent travel tips mostly for beginner travelers, but also as a reminder to expert travelers. Thanks Mark for making this video. It summarizes many tips all in one place. Now we can share it with friends and family, to help them save money and avoid disappointment.

[@honeyrococo]

We live in France and whenever we travel to England we go to the Tesco or Sainsbury etc. website a week or two ahead of time and order some food to be delivered the day we arrive so we can just crash out after our long drive. Plus on the website you can rank things by price so you save the most money - for example, in the store itself, cashews might be near the veg, and also in the world foods section, and also in the bio / organic section but on the website you can choose the best cheapest cashews because they are sitting next to each other on the page. Then we have cheap basic foods where we are staying without having to go anywhere. And the delivery price is super reasonable and lots of times your first order is free.

[@Czechbound]

*Accommodation* : Don't discount staying hostels. I stayed in many, many YHA hostels around the globe. Many now have private rooms. They were all very clean, and a great way to get ideas for things to do. If you're a solo traveller, it's a great way to meet people to do activities with. Even if you are choosing to stay in a hotel/ apartment, visiting a hostel is a great way of getting information of things to do. They are always very plugged in to what is going on. Also a great place to organise tours as they do this all the time.

[@YoHSmom]

Great tips! I watched twice to make sure I didn’t miss anything! Travel takes homework and patience! A flight tip I’ve discovered is to always check round trip and one-way tickets. I just booked NY to Athens and back with two one way tickets and it was a huge savings! Another thing I found was to check multiple airports. I leave from a small commuter airport anyway so it’s always a hassle (connections/flight changes/cancelled flights), so sometimes it’s worth it to check multiple airports and ways to get somewhere. One year I flew NY to Chicago to Athens. Absurd? Half the cost!

[@susanstadtlander9140]

Good tips! May I add, when letting your phone provider know of your travel plans also let your bank/cc's be aware of your itinerary or you may not be able to access your funds for your budget. If they suspect fraud they may put a hold on your cards and create a needless hassle for you. Safe travels!!

[@clairewalsh6638]

Happy to learn I'm an expert budget traveller, I use pretty much all these tips. Another I'd add is that if you are planning to shop at supermarkets most nowadays have websites so you can do research before.

[@MadHatterND]

I recommend double checking your plane seats periodically before the trip. Sometimes the carrier changes the type of aircraft and those wonderful seats you purchased are now in a different location.

[@atheistweirdo]

I'm a solo traveler I will stay in hostel in Europe and highly recommend it for people who travel alone and want to meet fellow travelers to explore the local area but also allow you to explore alone. Review the reviews of the hostels before booking, and some have cheaper solo rooms compared to hotels. I'm going to Japan in March and plan to use railroads and bicycles as transportation.

[@karenmarr7266]

Also, hostels offer lots of different services such as free city tours, group dinners, self serve kitchens. If you are traveling by yourself, it's a good way to meet other people.

[@catalinacurio]

I intended to live in a hostel for a few weeks and wound up staying there for almost a year (I was working locally), best time of my life and so many friends made. 😊

[@Charlotte-bc7vj]

I LOVE hostels and have met great friends there. As I hit my 30s on solo trips I opted for female only dorms or in a cheap location, private rooms. You can still meet people in the common area etc. Now I have a kid my hostel days are behind me but I can’t wait to encourage him to do hostel travel once he’s old enough! So fun. Walking tours are great for meeting people when you’re solo too!

[@atheistweirdo]

@Charlotte 87 I try to tell everyone this. The movie hostel scared so many American about hostels that every time I mention it they always bring that up. I will plug hostelworld as an app all young solo travels need.

[@picobello99]

For the public transportation it's always a good idea to see if there's a (multi)day pass. Most cities have those. It's cheaper than buying separate tickets for every ride and saves you time. Booking asap isn't always cheaper. Sometimes it's better to wait. Flight prices often fluctuate depending on popular demand. Booking on a saturday afternoon is probably going to be a bit pricier than on a monday morning.

[@MakeItWithCalvin]

One caveat with that is in places like Los Angeles they have a policy of "fare capping" so you pay no more than $5/day or $18/week to travel and in LA's case, they will eliminate day/week/month passes due to that price "cap" according to the website.

[@BKLNHobo]

In this day and age everyone can and should research local transit before they even arrive. KZbin is chock full of videos.

[@glorgau]

Yep, it's all dynamic pricing this days.

[@betasequence4885]

Thanks heaps for this :) I'm a veteran traveller but (due to being spoiled rotten) my mum has done most of the planning. Super happy to get tips from the legend himself and his awesome family.

[@coreymickanuik8199]

Really good tips to follow. I got burned just traveling to the US for a weekend from Canada with my cell provider, so lesson learned and now when I travel the first thing I do is make sure I am on a travel plan with my mobile provider. Great tip about not exchanging money at airports, they are a trap!

[@jennysjourney02]

Another thing that saves money, and maybe this is obvious, is not buying souvenirs. If I do it's something I can use, it's small for space, and is under a dollar amount depending on my budget. Especially in touristy areas it can be ridiculously expensive. Thanks for these budget tips. I'm hoping to start traveling international in the next year or so.

[@woltersworld]

Yes! I did a presentation this week on budget tips and I had that in my list of tips. Get 1 nice one instead of tons of crappy ones or if want to get something for friends. Send them postcards instead.

[@picobello99]

​@@woltersworld But first do your research before sending postcards. It can be expensive and a waste of time. I had to wait for an hour in an over crowded post office one time and then it would cost €40 to send 5 cards. That was a bit too much for me.

[@Charlotte-bc7vj]

@@picobello99 wow!! Where was there? 😱

[@nathanjw940]

I couchsurf and yes it can save a ton of money. That said be a good guest. Me and a friend stayed in Denver 5 days. Our host was up to see if we got back we were so quiet he didn't realize we were home. We also treated him to a baseball game. If it wasn't for him just coming back from being out of town we would have gone whitewater rafting. Tip if you stay with family or friends do something unique with them. Staycation is always fun from a couchsurfer and one of the main reasons why.

[@woltersworld]

That's cool

[@mattihp]

One good thing is checking up supermarkets that the locals use as there are so many traps with supermarkets that have awful prices.

[@magicspider76]

Thanks for the reminders.!!

[@braxtonmay391]

I noticed a lot of your videos while planning for my trip to Rome. It's no wonder they are popular- incredibly pleasant and informative at a good pace. Thank you!

[@Sonny0276]

Great Video. Thank you for posting.

[@kiwiwala]

Excellent tips. Thank you.

[@AndyPanayiotou27]

Great video of tips. I would add, some hotels have free cancellation up until even just 24 hours before you arrive. If the one you're eyeing does, go for a reservation. Even if you're not completely sure yet. Just don't forget to cancel if you end up not going. Also, check for municipality discounts for attractions. Turin, for example, offers 1, 2 and 3 day passes to museums and other attractions at a fixed/reduced price that can save you maybe even 50% compared to buying individual tickets. An extra general tip: consider you're trip to the airport and then trip to the hotel (or wherever you're staying) when trying to manage your phone battery life. Budget airplanes and sometimes buses, trains and metros don't have a way to charge your phone. A power bank is worth it. Giving my experience going to Turin again, a 3.5-4 hour flight was an 11 hour trip when considering going to the airport and getting from Milan's airport to my hotel in Turin.

[@ericusengimana5960]

Good tips as always! Thank you

[@pongop]

Awesome video! I appreciate the tips! Thank you!

[@sehmio]

This was so helpful! Thank you

[@jlchavis0844]

There's some good tips. Another thing that can save you money is by using a travel credit card. They will often have cashback bonuses or points bonuses for local businesses and hotels and things like that.

[@geoffreyraleigh1674]

You're great! Cheers!

[@BigTInTheMorning]

Thanks for the video Wolter!

[@abelquiron2653]

I am a seasoned traveller and I think you have nailed it. Congratulations.

[@elnaferreira8418]

Thanks Mark, great advice. Stay blessed! ✈️

[@pad9x]

all great advice, good Sir. Cheers !

[@eddierobles2137]

Thank you for this video. Great information 👍👍

[@lesliemoiseauthor]

Very informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@xXxKingjonxXx]

Great video, so much travel wisdom. A great start here video for travelers.

[@rebeccagutierrez1960]

Thanks, Mark, for all your great tips. I love shopping at local grocery stores for little food items and snacks near my hotel. I was in Portugal in August, 2022 and will return in April, 2023.

[@AsstVillageIdiot]

Scandinavia in late Nov - early Dec you can see the Christmas markets. Yes it's cold, but not brutal (at least not if you are from NH), and the darkness is a quick adjust, really. And there's glugg. Old once-very-elegant hotels near the city centers can be quite reasonable. I would emphasise your general lessson that nothing is going to be more expensive than bad decisions, so worry less about the few bucks and worry more about what your temptations are likely to be.

[@Brunette_Rapunzel]

I have found that taking the bus (in most cases, but not all!) is cheaper than the train or underground. What I do to save on food costs is, when I go to a new city, I try out one local restaurant so I can try the local specialty, then grocery shop for the rest of my stay in that city. Also, sometimes hostels are the way to go 9if you are young or traveling solo), but I've actually found that sometimes airbnbs are cheaper than hostels! It all comes down to doing your research! I highly agree on knowing your budget. It's very tempting to blow it quickly! :)

[@guitejada]

I love this type of content, Mark, which is applicable to different destinations! Thanks for this one

[@victoriadell614]

Glad I'm not the only one who got burned on the "no trains on Sunday morning London" thing. Seriously? Still can't believe that's a thing. All good advice per usual - thanks Mark!

[@woltersworld]

Yeah it was, "I learned it the hard way" kind of thing. Ended up flying BA from then on so I had normal flight times that worked with public transportation

[@sewgeekdesigns9113]

We have that in some parts of America like no buses on Sunday…. Like people still work on Sunday 😅

[@eaglenoimoto]

I lived in London for over a decade and never heard of this... you mean the first train might be a bit later than on other weekdays? Anyhow, buses in London are 24/7, there are specific night buses for times there are no trains.

[@koenven7012]

@@eaglenoimoto in London, yes, but do they run out to Stansted or Luton or wherever those budget airlines fly from.

[@lindatrowbridge6262]

Thanks for some great tips.

[@alichoudhry2013]

Thanks for information ❤🌹

[@randalmacnair1500]

Your videos are always useful but this is one of the best. A ton of excellent advice! Thanks

[@wanderluster4241]

Thank you! I really enjoy and appreciate your tips!

[@messy-dee9891]

Wow really great tips, thanks so much

[@caridore2344]

Great advice all around

[@JPBuffet]

Good info, thanks for the video!

[@frederickmitchell5960]

Thank you for making this video😊

[@jafrazer]

Check out school and public holiday dates in your location before travelling. School holidays means that locals will be taking their home country vacations, so it may be more expensive. And mid-March might be a cheap time to come to Europe, but not Ireland! All hotels will be much more expensive than usual with everyone coming for the inevitably disappointing St. Patrick's Day.

[@OTseven]

Always a joy. Surprisingly learned several tips I'd never thought of before. Thank you

[@moretoexplore6736]

VERY helpful tips thank you so much!

[@nicolagilmour1914]

Lisbon last year at the end of October was very hot and extremely busy. We are only guessing pent up demand for travel was the reason. As regard to buying multi ticket passes ,be careful. We didn’t do it and we’re so glad as the lines to enter the monastery were so long around the building in sweltering heat. If you had bought the passes you would have no choice but to join this ridiculous line.

[@alis8476]

For phone plans, you can purchase one of the e-Sim cards and use it instead of your regular phone plan

[@AdventuresWithJerr]

Awesome advice!!

[@StarryRoses]

I haven't watched anything from you in a while but here I am today and boy your subs number has blown up! I can't believe you're running towards a million 😁 so happy for y'all! I think you were one of my first channels and way back in the scratchy video days. Thank you for doing what you love and sharing it with us. You've been one of my biggest inspirations for developing my own channel. 🙏💖

[@robertjames-life4768]

The best travel tips always! Thanks Wolters World.

[@djhams]

Such great advice! I've learnt some of this through my years of traveling, but the rest of it after we followed your advice on other videos. Keep it up, Mark! I love watching your videos and how you incorporate your family into it. Thanks for keeping it real and spreading the wealth of knowledge.

[@Chan12282]

Thanks for this video! So many things I would’ve never even thought of.

[@lazvegaz]

Thanks again, and again, and again for all your wonderful infos and inspos you posted on KZbin. It seems like I can never have enough of these, especially when I haven't been traveling for quite some time now despite all the destinations I've been eyeing for years.

[@rmw641]

Great job Mark! Some good advice for the rookie and experienced traveler.

[@ESUSAMEX]

Great info, Mark. Safe travels.

[@barbaralienhard3490]

Great things to consider, thanks so much 😊

[@paulkoza8652]

Mark, this was excellent advice for the novice. My main effort is to do the research on the destination before I go. This has helped me see hidden sights and also to avoid traps.

[@martyscheall9626]

Mark, thanks for the great information you share! Other people’s experiences are so helpful. Keep up the great videos!

[@andreamaronn4510]

I like to travel in the slower seasons and have found that, if I book my accommodations early, I usually get a discount (dropped cleaning or service fees, etc.) without even asking. 👍

[@Luv2tickt]

Traveling during different parts of the year. I'll give a great example. We're going to Cactus League Spring Training in a few weeks. About a week after we get back, there was a conference I was supposed to go to in Köln. It was around $150 cheaper to fly round trip to Germany than it was to fly from Milwaukee to Phoenix! Yes, it's spring training, so that's going to boost the prices...not to mention all the other issues going on. But it's also not exactly travel season in early spring for Germany. So...cheap tickets!

[@sydneydaramy1032]

Thanks Walter that was beautiful

[@ghazalk]

Great video!

[@conniesanderson2916]

Thank you!

[@LibrePapillionJaune]

Great video, great info! Not a minute wasted, thank you so much!

[@PapaJenkinz]

Just graduated and leaving May 5 for Europe for 7 weeks. Thanks for the great tips!!

[@austinmarch6357]

Great video! Going on my first trip abroad soon, so this will be very helpful.

[@MissDuke2012]

Love your videos! They always make me happy and excited to go somewhere. Still too nervous to bring our little one on trips with us, but your family videos give us confidence to seriously consider it.

[@eamseams]

You are awesome, thanks for all those amazing tips

[@jenniferalbert910]

These are GREAT tips!

[@woltersworld]

Thank you jennifer!

[@virtualworldsbyloff]

Also the public transport 3 or 7 day pass, I see tourists in Lisbon constantly paying 2€ for each ride when they ride 6 to 10 transports per day, while they could pe paying much much less and have total freedom of unlimited rides

[@billr2115]

I didn't even know my credit card charged a "foreign transaction fee!" I am planning on flying to London next year. That video just saved me a bunch of money! Thanks Mark.

[@dianehenry-ee6hr]

Once again, great tips Mark! I always do the research on our travel destinations to find the best value while traveling. We always use public transport. Also also, if the destination offers a city pass, we grab it for the savings.

[@kimmontenegro2258]

When traveling in the US and have a rental car, I look for a Dollar Tree and stock up on snacks, gallon of water, and drinks there. This way I always have something at the ready if I'm hungry or thirsty. If I have to park the car in a city, look for early bird specials since those can save a lot of money. Another consideration is to head to the event via public transportation and then get a car once needed away from the airport. Did that in Philadelphia this year. Saved me a couple of hundred dollars.