An Intentional Travelers Guide to Unconventional Budget Accommodations: Creative Ways to Save Money on Transformational Travel

by Michelle Chang, Jedd Chang (Foreword)

[2021 EDITION] Travel more. Spend less. Don't miss out on life-changing experiences you can afford. The book offers a fresh perspective on how to save your travel dollars. It’ll help you crack the code to meaningful, impactful and low-cost trips by tackling one of the biggest trip lodging. So much of the budget travel advice today is about how to save a few bucks here and there. Suggestions either include indulgent vacation packages that aren't all that cheap ... or sharing dorm rooms, sometimes in sketchy parts of town. Hostels aren’t necessarily bad, but there are more options out there that most travelers overlook. With more than a decade of long-term travel and living abroad under their belts, the author and her husband have discovered a different way to do budget travel . An unconventional way. It opens doors to more meaningful, transformational experiences with locals while saving money and allowing you to travel longer and dig deeper in each place. Skip the trial-and-error stage of unconventional budget accommodation strategies like work exchanges, house-sitting, homestays, and other travel hacks. Piggyback on everything Michelle has figured out, and start stretching your travel dollars soon after. This book will help you to... - Stretch your money - travel for a full month, at the same cost or less, of a typical one-week vacation - Leverage the sharing economy to live rent-free in some of the most desirable destinations - Skip the trial-and-error stage with house-sitting, work exchanges, Couchsurfing, and other platforms by applying lessons learned from case studies - Arm yourself with check lists and practical, step by step guidance to get the most out of each accommodation experience - Leave behind cookie cutter tours and standardized hotel experiences for more meaningful independent travel without sacrificing comfort and privacy This book is for you if... - You want to travel more but don't have unlimited funds. - You are budget-conscious and want to be responsible with your money, but you're not interested in "cheapening" your travel experiences. - You love learning about new cultures. - You appreciate authentic local experiences. - You don't mind putting in a little extra effort if it means saving money and having a more satisfying experience. A few things this book does not - Flights and transportation - this book is exclusively focused on accommodations - Miles and points strategies - Hotel deals or cheap hostels that might save you a few bucks but have no other value to offer With purchase of this book, you will also receive access to the following bonus - A Step By Step Guide to Finding Amazing Work Exchanges - How To Be a Great Exchange/Homestay Guest - Interview with Popular Work Away Host - Sample Work Exchange Proposal on Facebook - How to Create a Winning House-Sitter Profile checklist - Important Steps to Successful Pet-Sitting guide *2021 EDITION New bonus chapter, traveler case studies, and updated resources!

Genres: Travel

72 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 30, 2018

Reviews

[Anthony Noel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like this book. It’s compact and easy to read but FULL of different tips, experiences and resources for traveling. It covers a spectrum of travelers but specifically speaks to those looking for a more “personable” experience when they travel (but no judgement to those just looking to “getaway” on their travels). Different ways of seeking accommodations are covered according to things such as budget, comfort, local experience, etc. It overs the pros and cons and specifically addresses ways to keep yourself safe and protected during these different ventures. More than anything, this book got me thinking on how I can mix different accommodation styles to get the best and most affordable way to travel for me personally. It’s a great reference book I will undoubtedly be coming back to. Use your network and offer what skills you have for best results.

[Adam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Stuff

The tips here are not only helpful, but inspiring. Meaningful travel through connections with locals is not only possible, it can even lead to a whole new lease on life. No need to let money be your limiting excuse. Well-written.

[Jeff Davolt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Practical and Easy

We’ve already used this to save money. It’s a great resource, very practical and easy to read and it will definitely help you save money on travel. Highly recommended.

[Kayla Kurin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading about Michelle's adventures, and she gives great tips on how to find unconventional accommodation options for the long-term traveller!