Travel or Die! -- 2016 Travel Tips

Travel or Die - 2016 Travel Tips

1. Try using the search engine: Rome 2 Rio
2. Get an unlocked mobile phone or use T- mobile's international plan
3. Be flexible with your travel time, and place. Certain times of the yr for your destination could fluctuate in price throughout the year. High season / low season
4. Before booking a roundtrip flight - search for 2 oneway tickets first -- Sometimes its noticeably cheaper. Save money!!
5. Bring your own airport/ airplane snacks. Also, bring an extra empty water bottle through airport security, most airports have clean water fountains to refill once you're through security.
6. Research your destinations museum policy for free tours. 
7. Always refer to http://www.lonelyplanet.com for backpacking essentials...
8. Follow the so called "six-blocks rule" 1. Never eat at a restaurant within 6 blocks of your accommodation. The food is double the price and is half as good. It's true.... Sites like Yelp, Openrice, and foursquare can help you find great eateries.....
9. Use ride sharing apps or sites to get around, Also, do like the locals do & catch public transportation to save money..  Ride sharing sites like blablacar or message boards like Gumtree to catch free rides with locales....
10. Hit up those morning markets, they offer money saving, healthy snack options that saves us travelers money. And if you're hungry, you can just eat at the market, itself.