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15 Simple Ways to Save Money for Travel

Christa Adams
5 min readNov 29, 2019

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The thing about travel is that a lot of people believe they don’t have the means or the money to do it. The idea that travel is too expensive is out the window with the help of budget airlines, cheap buses and railcards, and plenty of options for cheap accommodation like hostels, Airbnb, and even Couchsurfing. But I won’t lie, planning a big trip abroad may usually require a bit of budgeting and planning. That’s why I’m sharing 15 ways to save money for travel so you can enjoy the vacation of your dreams.

1. Sell your used clothes.

Apps like Poshmark and Depop are making it all the more easy to sell your used goodies. From brand name shoes to vintage pieces, these apps have simplified selling your clothes online. It’s a win win because you’re not only going all KonMari on your bedroom but you’re also saving for travel!

Other alternatives are Ebay, hosting a garage sale, selling used clothes at flea markets, or selling to shops like Plato’s Closet.

Using Poshmark to sell clothes I wore throughout college, I made $365.30! Not bad.

2. Teach English online.

Did you know you can make up to $26 an hour teaching English online? (sometimes more!) Besides that, it’s super easy. The company plans all the lessons for you. You…

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Christa Adams
Christa Adams

Written by Christa Adams

Freelance writer, solo traveler & sustainable explorer. http://christaadams.com

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