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Travel Cheaply – Things To Consider For Travelling On A Budget

travel cheaply ipswichNot because you want to travel the world does not mean that you should spend most of your savings. If you are a wise traveller, you will know that going to expensive destinations may not be a good idea.

While you can definitely travel to expensive cities in Europe but if you are aiming to travel for a year or more and you are not that rich, well, you can find more countries that can allow you to travel to different great locations without actually breaking your bank.

Here are some things that you should consider to travel cheaply

Are you a city person or can you stay anywhere?

There is a huge difference in prices between staying in the city and small town countries. Whether you are in a third world country or a developed one, the prices are always up if you stay in the city.

In many cases, the prices are doubled if you stay in the city like if you are going to stay in London vs Nottingham, Mumbai vs Hampi, Buenos Aires vs Cafayate, Prague vs Mikulov, Budapet vs Eger, and so on.

If you plan to stay mostly in the city, make sure to double your budget. Otherwise, stay there for a couple of days, then move to a less crowded place.

Can you put up with a little discomfort?

Along with your travels, you will encounter some challenges in places where you might stay and the prices for them. You need to asses if you can settle without hot water while showering or if your room is not that comfortable.

There are ways to cut your budget for lodging such as couchsurfing, housesitting, and crashing with a friend or with friends of friends, but if you do not have these, better plan this in advance. And better to test the water if you can live without some not so necessities such as hot water for showers, a comfy bed, an air-conditioned train rooms and so on. If you think you can handle without them, then you will be able to save more.

Quokka_Rottnest Island, Western Australia

Adorable Quokkas

Quokka_Rottnest Island, Western Australia

Australia is home to one of the most photogenic and selfie-friendly animals around, the Quokka. We sent our friends from Ipswich in Queensland to check these little fellas out. They took a car ride down to Fremantle, then jumped on a ferry to Rottnest Island, which is located close to Western Australia’s coastline. One reason Quokkas are popular among people looking to take photos, is that they look pretty cute. They’re a kind of wallaby and have some similarities to kangaroos, though they’re smaller. It’s important to note though that, while Rottnest Island is home to more than 10,000 of these animals, Quokkas are designated as Vulnerable animals, as per the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

How to Find Quokkas

One rather amazing thing about Quokkas is that you pretty much don’t need to look for them at all. Instead, once you arrive at Rottnest Island, there’s a good chance that a Quokka or two will already approach you. In a way, they’re utterly fearless when it comes to humans. This is another reason selfies with this animal are popular. You can simply sit tight near a Quokka, prepare your camera or phone and extend your selfie stick, and then sooner than you expect, a Quokka will amble within selfie-taking distance.

Precautions Around Quokkas

The friendliness of Quokkas, however, means that it’s important to be aware of relevant conservation rules, so that you don’t inadvertently break them and get punished. For example, people aren’t allowed to feed these animals, and there’s an immediate fine for doing so, as well as potentially further prosecution. So, even if they’re cute, and even if you’re in a hurry to have one approach you, don’t use food or even water as bait. The problem is that being fed by people can result in problematic behaviors, poor nutrition, and even the death of the Quokka. Also, people aren’t allowed to touch or play with Quokkas. This is for the safety of both people and the animals.

If you’ve seen a Quokka selfie on the internet, you’ll have an idea of just how cute these animals can be. Pictures with them are allowed, and their friendly behavior makes taking snapshots even easier. Just be sure to follow the rules so that your time on Rottnest Island will be enjoyable and problem-free.