{"id":1327,"date":"2017-07-04T10:14:40","date_gmt":"2017-07-04T04:44:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advensure.io\/blog\/?p=1327"},"modified":"2022-11-30T12:29:31","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T06:59:31","slug":"save-for-adventures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advensure.io\/blog\/save-for-adventures\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to help save money for your adventures up"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\u201cThe world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.\u201d<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>

Sure, it\u2019s\u00a0utterly necessary that you shop from the latest collection at Zara. But if the price you pay is that weekend camping trip you had planned, don\u2019t you think the shopping could wait? It\u2019s not very gloomy \u2013 you can still enjoy a few worldly pleasures and save enough to\u00a0stick to your travel plans, if you incorporate some financial discipline. As cringe-worthy as that word is, I\u2019ve realized it\u2019s needed.<\/p>

Here are a couple of tips (obvious and ignored) to stop living extravagantly and shift focus to your love for adventure or any other expensive hobby (Ice Sculpting, anyone?) you may have!<\/p>

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Transport:<\/strong><\/p>

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If you travel to work by yourself, consider taking the public transport, or carpool with work buddies. In a city like Mumbai, travelling to work costs me about Rs.500 by cab. But if I take the bus, it costs me a minimal Rs 30. Better yet, there\u2019s a carpool group I\u2019ve joined and when I travel with them, it\u2019s a reasonable 50 bucks and it\u2019s super-comfortable.<\/p>

If you have a car, invite others to join in to share costs. Fill up your tank completely when the prices are lower. Get into the habit of walking or cycling short distances. Keep up the maintenance of your vehicle; keep the A\/C and your speed regulated to save fuel.<\/p>

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Food:<\/strong><\/h3>

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Yes, you just got your salary and you deserve to treat yourself right. Just make sure you don\u2019t behave like you\u2019re royalty from the UAE. We\u2019re all aware of spending habits that make our money last only for half the month, after which it\u2019s beg, borrow, steal (Watch this Abish Mathew video for reference).<\/p>

But you need to make the cash last longer and save up for your adventures!<\/p>

In India, where most adults live with their parents, food gets taken care of. This is a huge plus- choose homemade healthy food over Subway. If you live by yourself, learn basic culinary skills and shop for ingredients at wholesale markets. Prepare dishes over the weekend and store them for use during the week.Also, Coke or Pepsi needs to be replaced by water, your body will thank you too.<\/p>

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This is obvious- eliminate or at least cut down a few party plans to save up. Also, choose to do house parties, over drinking at bars, where there\u2019s always a freeloader lurking around. If it\u2019s your home, remember, it\u2019s BYOB- you don\u2019t need to treat everyone just because it\u2019s your neighbour\u2019s cousin\u2019s dog\u2019s birthday.<\/p>

Be a cheapskate:<\/strong><\/h3>

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Save like nobody\u2019s watching! Go through sites like GrabOn or Groupon to find great deals on products and services. Buy DVDs and skip going to the multiplex. When you do, eat before to avoid expensive popcorn or drinks.<\/p>

Take care of your own grooming and keep a strict check on your phone and electricity bills. Learn to shop for electronics and other equipment at second-hand shops. Cancel out those subscriptions you don\u2019t need -the ones you promise to catch up on soon, but never do.<\/p>

Save like your life depends on it. Don\u2019t fret if your friends start talking about how you are too careful (read: miserly). You\u2019ll be the one smiling on that dive trip later!<\/p>

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Make some extra cash<\/strong><\/h3>

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If you have the time and the energy, see if you could pick up freelancing work for a couple of hours, apart from your job. If you travel to work with your laptop, and don\u2019t drive yourself, maybe you could squeeze in some work time during your commute. Even a little bit goes a long way.<\/p>

Regularly get rid of things you don\u2019t need. Be brutal while picking stuff you don\u2019t need. And sell it off online or on Facebook and Social media groups.<\/p>

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To become more conscious of your spending, start getting into the habit of paying by cash wherever you can. Keep yourself motivated by setting a visual reminder of why you\u2019re saving- a cool picture of the place you want to visit.<\/p>

Apart from this, there are a few obvious things you could do for managing money while you travel, like booking your train or flight tickets in advance and on incognito mode. Befriend locals and stay with them, which turns out to be way cheaper or even free. Plus, experiential travel is all the rage nowadays.<\/p>

In the coming weeks, we\u2019ll be posting a lot about great budget adventure trips that you could choose from. So make sure you subscribe to the blog!<\/p>

Plus, our adventures are currently on discount:\u00a0to save big!<\/p>

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