Budget Travel

Budget Travel

Ian Fitzpatrick riding a bicycle around Mackinac Island. Photo: Tonya Fitzpatrick

“People don’t take trips. Trips take people.”

-John Steinbeck

Seeing the world on a shoestring, budget travel is as much a mindset as it is a way to plan your travels. From finding the best deals to low- or no-cost ways to explore the world both near and far, budget trip makes it possible for anyone to take an adventure and create memories that will last a lifetime.  From backpacking, bicycling, camping, riding the rails to hitching a ride along the way, the way we think of budget travel is limited only by our imagination.

Travel wisely and travel well. A little is sufficient for a good trip. These days a lot of budget travel packages are available. So anyone can have a great holiday at less price – a budget trip is indeed a reality now.

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