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Do you dream of traveling the world, but you’re on a tight budget?  Budget traveling expert, Susanna Zaraysky, was the guest on July 7, where she shared tips from her new book, Travel Happy, Budget Low: 190 Money Saving Tips to See the World.  This book informs you how to travel economically in planes, trains and buses, how to find inexpensive meals and hotels, and also covers topics on frequent flyer mile tricks, health/safety, expenditures, packing, passports/visas, preparation, customs and more.


About Susanna Zaraysky:
Susanna Zaraysky grew up in California in a low-income Soviet immigrant family.  With determination and a bit of creativeness, she has traveled to over fifty countries, lived in nine countries and speaks seven languages.  Susanna is passionate about sharing her experience and belief that no matter one’s economic status, anyone can see the world. For more information visit www.createyourworldbooks.com.

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Find Free Accommodation Around the World

Do you dream of traveling the world, but don’t have the money to check it off your dream list?

No worries!  There’s a new breed of websites out there that will knock hundreds of dollars off your next trip.  Welcome to the world of hospitality exchange—where your stay is FREE.

These websites connect travel enthusiasts with a variety of hosts throughout the world who are willing to open up their homes to travelers.  You may end up crashing on a couch for a couple days or extend your stay in a guest bedroom—either way it’s free to you.  Here are a few websites to check out:

Couch Surfing Project:  www.CouchSurfing.com
Global Freeloaders:  www.GlobalFreeloaders.com
Hospitality Club:  www.HospitalityClub.org

There are many other ways to travel the world for little or no money.  Listen to Episode 2: How to Travel the World for FREE on Dream List Radio. 

I absolutely love road trips.  Most of my road trips have taken me to National Parks in Colorado, Utah and Arizona.  Zion was my favorite!  I’d love to take another road trip within the next year, but the thought of the gas bill makes me think twice. 

Luckily I came across the book, Live Your Road Trip Dream: Travel for a Year for the Cost of Staying Home, by Phil and Carol White.  Although I’m not planning to travel for a year, this book provides valuable tips and resources for planning a short week trip to a year long trip.  It walks you through all the steps you need to take to make your road trip dreams come true:  from financing your dream, to planning your trip, to helpful hints while you’re on the road. 

If you have a road trip dream, pick up a copy and check out their website, www.liveyourroadtripdream.com, to find a helpful list of resources.