Travel on a Budget

7 ways you can see the world on a budget

So long maties, I'm off to sail the High Seas!

You don't need to be rich to travel the world, there's amazing opportunities available allowing you to enjoy that once in a life time adventure whilst sticking to a budget!

Whether it's becoming an Adventure Leader, working on a farm or teaching English. Make it your resolution for the new year to go out and see the world!

1. Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is an awesome site that connects travelers with each other. You can use the site to find a place to stay or share your own couch with a fellow globetrotter. If you want to travel around and have a free place to sleep, this is an excellent option! It offers reviews from people who have stayed at others people's pads so you can see what kind of people/places there are before visiting. I couchsurfed during my time in Buenos Aires and it was brilliant, we met some great friends and all at no cost! We've returned the favor a few times by hosting our own travelers :).

2. Become an Adventure Leader

Do you want to experience a truly epic adventure whilst also joining an amazing cause? Become an Adventure Leader and guide a team of ambitious and adventurous students in their fundraising and training efforts. These are truly amazing volunteering opportunities which allows you to develop essential skills for your future, not to mention undertake iconic trips and challenges. A number of companies are out there so do some research on which ones offer what!

3. Work on a farm

If you're fine with low-key travel opt for working on a farm; you could be picking raspberries in New Zealand or making wine in the South of France. You’ll meet a range of people from all over the world, mainly travellers who like you are gathering some cash together for more travelling. A good organisation to check out is WWOOF where you'll find organic farms that provide their volunteers with free food and accommodation in exchange for their help around the farm. Get those wellies on! Some hostels worldwide also offer a work for sleep deal where you work to stay at the hostels for no cost.

4. Be a tour guide

Do you like interacting with people? This could be the summer job for you! Being a tour guide or tour leader means you'll get to experience things you wouldn't otherwise. Some tour companies specialise in adventure travel, budget travel, or sight-seeing - so make sure you find one that relates to your interests. No use in guiding a group down a mountain if you're scared of heights!

5. Work on a cruise ship

Working on a cruise ship is HARD, you don't get to lounge on the decks all day but it’s a great opportunity to travel and earn money. Most cruise lines have job openings up on their website so get Googling!
Whether you get to have time off when the ship docks depends on your job role, for example if you're in the cleaning department, this'll be when you're most likely expected to get down to business. If you’re working in another department like entertainment, you'll get to go off and explore. Some hotels employ temporary staff over the busier seasons as well as clubs and pubs. There are plenty to look at if you google them.

6. Teach

If you're reading this you probably have a pretty firm grasp of the English language which means you're in luck! One of the best ways to make money and travel at the same time is to teach English overseas. Get yourself a TEFL degree and off you go! As this job is in such high demand, some companies (especially in Asia) will even pay for your flight. But beware TEFL's and TESOL's cost for certification but once you have one you're set to go.

7. Don't splurge on food

Once you've embarked on your adventure keep an eye on your budget. Don't waste your cash on luxuries. Local markets are your friends; you can get lots of fresh fruit and veg and sandwiches on the cheap. Also choose the supermarket over a restaurant any day. Fresh bread, a few slices of meat or cheese and a piece of fruit makes for a tasty & satisfactory meal and will only set you back a few pounds/rial/baht. Some hostels that offer work for a bed schemes also give their employees food so stock up for the day and you won't have to worry about meal expenses. Failing that there's always the 99p super saver menu at the local McDonalds.

Around the world in 80 Jobs is a great place to look for work abroad not to mention countless others. Whatever you decide, make this year the one you decide to tick a few destinations off that bucket list and enjoy the adventure!

Awkward Exits

Kshhh Kshhhhhh I'm breaking up, Hello? Hello?! Life is full of awkward conversations; No matter who you are or how many people you try to avoid you will eventually end up having one. For those of you who don't know the tricks of the trade in getting away from these is that my phone calling conversations, here's some common ones...

1. Say absolutely nothing for a really long time and ignore everything they say.. they will eventually go away.

2. Pretend you have a really important phone call and must go to that person's rescue immediately... alone

3. Randomly say Goodbye and hope they leave

 

4. Start doing the full bladder dance and head off to the toilet for a really, really long time

5. Pretend to suddenly be ill and stress the importance of going home to bed immediately

6. Know the tell tale signs and run away and hide before they talk to you

7. Forget how to talk English... Je ne comprende English, No spreka ze Englais

 

8. Start talking about something really really boring or offputting... the weather's bad again... i really want to lick your face

9. Put some headphones on and pretend they're not talking

10. Tell it as it is... Stop talking about your life!

 

Things Welsh people do when it's Sunny...

 

Well it's supposidly summer and surprise surprise we're welcomed with rain. But not to worry us Welsh will make the most of our occasional sunny days I'm sure. We'll see the re-emergence of skirts and shorts, the constant song of ice cream vans and those all familiar pink tans. We take the weather as it comes here in Wales, but when we do get the occasional good weather, every year we flock to the same places, do the same things and, inevitably, make the same mistakes. After-sun at the ready!

 

1. Whatever the Weather you'll read about it in the paper!

 

2. You'll see people immediately taking clothes off to Tom Jones music.

3. You immediately gather friends, family, people on the streets... anyone who will go to the beach with you!

 

4. And eventually you end up at Barry hunting for a spot...

 

 

 

5. Or you are clever enough to hit a local park

 

 

 

6. In failure to travel you'll see people parking up on any empty space or pavement

 

7. You look weird if you're not holding at least three ice creams!

 

 

8. Everyone will wear sunglasses day and night, whether it starts to rain or not.

 

 

9. Water fights inclusive of both pistols and bombs are a must!!

 

 

10. The Welsh use oil to get a good tan.

 

 

11. And end up going pink. 

 

 

12. Before peeling and turning white again.

 

 

13. Disposable BBQ's are a must!

 

 

 

14. More than two days of heat is too much!

 

 

15. And we're back to complaining about the sun... until it rains again!

 

The Exam Monsters

 

The Exam Monsters...

 

 

The 10 People you Encounter during Exam Time

Created for Just Eat

You encounter many people during exam time and it’s easy to let others personalities influence and distract you from exams/revision. Here are some tips on how to avoid any potential distractions and deal with those varied personalities...

 

1. The Worrier

This person may need several showers during the exam period. The worriers are usually people you will find in puddles of sweat, be nail biting often and will almost always have an urge to erratically tap their feet on the floor. Some even have the occasional tear jerking break downs.

Hiding Place: Corners, usually located in a quiet room.

How to Conquer: Carry some tissues and Chocolate. Chewing gum will also distract from the tapping.

 

 

2. The Chiller

This person is never fazed by an exam that could end up deciding their future. Usually these are people who are either incredibly intelligent or just believe too much in destiny to worry.

Hiding Place: Relaxed areas, usually located in a bar or on the sofa.

How to Conquer: Ignorance is bliss.

 

 

 

 

3. The SuperHuman

This person will be found extremely chirpy and rearing to go. They will seem excited at the prospect of an exam and will appear to have no fear whatsoever! They will usually be the ones asking for extra exam paper up until the last ten minutes of the test.

Hiding Place: Camped out waiting for the start of the exam

How to Conquer: Feed on the positive energy!
 

 

 

4. The Show Off

This person will seem to know absolutely everything about anything and they have no problem telling you all about it. They ramble on non-stop about everything they’ve deemed to have learned.

Hiding Place: Group areas

How to Conquer: Locate to a silent area.

 

 

 

 

 

5. The Rule Breaker

Has this person even read the examination regulations? This person can be found attempting an array of cheats before and during the exam and will stop at nothing to try and get away with it.

Hiding Place: Dark Alleys

How to Conquer: Everyone hates a tattle tale butttt...

 

6. The Fake

This person will consistently tell you that they’ve done no revision and that there is an almost 100% probability that they will fail, but will come out with amazing results!

Hiding Place: At home hitting the books

How to Conquer: Wear some headphones and focus on one ’s self.
 

 

7. The Hopeless

This person will have done no revision and will seem to have accepted their re-sits fate. They will often be found sleeping or trying to convince others to join them in social activities.

Hiding Place: The Pub/in Bed

How to Conquer: Match them up with a sibling/friend who likes to party and has no exams.

 

 

 8. The Ghost

You’ve never seen this person in your class... ever! But you’ll see them about in the library every now and again and they will randomly turn up to the exam. Never been to class but will still usually breeze through.

Hiding Place: Unknown

How to Conquer: Accept it and call ghost busters just in case.

  

 

 

9. The Forgetful

This person will always be asking around for a pen, a pencil, a ruler, the day, when your exam is, for a copy of your notes. They seem to have selective amnesia and will forget everything that requires carrying something.

Hiding Place: Information Desk

How to Conquer: Always carry a spare everything.

  

 

10. The Walker

This person seems to love attention. They will often be late to an exam and will almost always leave early. They can be seen leaving their revision dramatically to address things of higher powers.

Hiding Place: They don’t hide

How to Conquer: Leave them be.