Discount Hacks
If you're trying to save money to start traveling or while traveling here's my top hacks that I have found always help me.
1
Groupon
Whenever I plan a trip in the states I go to Groupon. I've gotten 20 dollar meals at a 70 dollar minimum restaurant from Groupon I saw Katy Perry for 70 bucks and I snagged a hotel near my airport in Europe for 2 nights for only 100 USD. Before you book anything head over to Groupon.
2
TravelZoo
Travel Zoo is also one of my favorites. I like it more than Groupon for international travel. Although I've never used it personally I do go on there quite a bit and the prices are low. I'm waiting until I cross the pond to book anything but it's not because of the expense.
3
Tik Tok
Tik Tok and other social media platforms have travel vloggers that know the area and give recommendations on places that might not show up in your google search and are probably cheaper and more authentic. I've used social media to plan out my last couple trips and have not been disappointed so far and has saved me money from tourist traps.
4
Travel Credit Card
If you're bad with money or already have a couple credit cards this one may not be for you. But getting a travel credit card or even just a credit card you can use to get points back on hotels and flights can help a lot with your travel expenses.
Personally I have the Capital One Savor One Card. It lets me book flights and hotels with my points if I want to and cash them out for real cash. I don't plan on doing that for this trip but booking this trip and using my credit card for it has helped build by credit and get some money back if I want to go on another trip later on. So if you are smart with money or need a credit card look into getting one that is focused around travel.