How to travel the world for free? ( Seriously )

Vietnam
November 3, 2010 9:09pm CST
1.Embrace the Simple joy of Travel The Simple joy of being in new place is just a matter of ...going for it ...going someplace new. No tour packed required. 2.Keep your needs to a minimum ( fans of shopping watch this carefully :D ) "People need to buy new goods and services all the time" Who said that? Ppl need fresh air, healthy food, clean water, exercise, creative stimulation, companionship, self-esteem and a safe place to sleep. All of these things are simple to obtain. Most of them are free. For fresh air, go outside. For exercise, take a walk. For creative stimulation, go somewhere new. For companionship, make a friend. 3.Go slow As long as you believe Time is money, u will spend money all the time. Time is not money. Time is free. You have all the time in the world. Instead of buying a plane ticket, catch a ride out or remodel an old sailboat, or just hop on your bike and ride away from town. The slower you travel, the less money you will spend. 4.Trust people and you will receive free food and lodging Many ppl are willing to open their homes for travellers. Chip in with a few chores, and they will give you a free meal too ^_^ trust me its real. 5.Find a job u love that entails travel Hmm if u have your own family then this step really important to get some free trips - find a job that calls for extensive travel. There are million of jobs available in the global economy that demand travel. ...... Anything else??? If u have some opinion please share with me.
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
4 Nov 10
Having a bike is an excellent way to travel around. I used to enjoy long cycle rides and taking in the fresh country air. It is lovely to look at picturesque views and at attractive looking buildings. It is lovely to go out with a friend and have a picnic by the rivers edge. I live just three miles from the sea and the pier is free to go on to. It is wonderful to walk along the sea front. Some people work for an airline like cabin crew. For their work they get to fly on planes to different countries. An English as a Foreign language teacher job might suit some people. One of my friends used to teach overseas. She taught in Spain, Poland and Russia. I have done a little work as a children's nanny when I was in Australia. I got a working holiday visa when I was 20 to 21 years old for Australia. I know that some countries are cheaper than others. Low cost traveling from my home country is possible with cheap flights, ferries over to France and home swapping with someone else is easy to arrange. In my younger days I traveled as a backpacker or budget traveler.
• Vietnam
4 Nov 10
Well bike really nice to travel around, low cost to move and good for health but not for a long trip i guess ^_^ Im imagining from what u said : have a picnic by the rivers edge, walk along the sea front, blue sky, fresh air, catch fist maybe :) like seeing a movie. Thats all u can do in europe not asia not my country not my city :( i feel jealous
@gunjanpri (603)
• India
4 Nov 10
wow. Nice tips for traveling. I would like to show this message to my husband who always cancels going anywhere, mentioning that he has lack of money.
• Vietnam
4 Nov 10
show him this and try to convince him. Wish u on a trip soon :)
@2004cqui (2812)
• United States
4 Nov 10
I believe you. Problem is letting go of capitalistic ideals. It takes a true free spirit to go with this. Happy trails!