One of the most enriching and life-altering experiences that I had is travelling to different places and experiencing different cultures. I’ve had the privilege of doing this for the past few years with my good friend Cez.

What we have realised all these years is that we don’t need to spend a lot of money when we travel. Sharing our experiences of travelling for less than $25 a day has been very helpful to many other travellers. This continues to inspire us to look for more ways to get the most out of a limited budget.

Here are 7 ways to get the most out of your travel budget:

#1 Learn how to bargain

Many popular travel destinations have merchants that mark up their prices by 50%, 100%, or even several times the typical price. Do not fall into the tourist trap of giving in to the first price that was offered to you. Whenever we go to a new country, we make it a point to learn what the phrase “too expensive” is in their language.

We have learned how to negotiate and ask for a good discount, because more often than not, merchandisers, travel agents, and tour operators will sell a product or service to you at the price that you asked for.

#2 Choose a good time

Frequent travellers are well aware that each place has an off-season and on-season rate. Look for good off-season