| Increased competition and advances in technology | | | | airline tickets and hotel accommodation. The internet |
| mean that international travel need no longer be | | | | allows you to quickly and easily compare prices so |
| prohibitively expensive. There are some fairly simple | | | | you can get yourself the best deal. |
| things that you can do to cut back on your costs | | | | - Purchase tickets to events and shows when you |
| without having to travel like a backpacker. I have | | | | get there - If you want to go to any sporting |
| outlined 3 easy tips below. | | | | events or concerts when you travel, sometimes it is |
| - Buy an International SIM card - Roaming charges | | | | better to buy these tickets when you get there. If |
| are expensive. If you take your home mobile phone | | | | you are flexible with your choices of entertainment, |
| or cell phone with you when you travel, you could | | | | you can often grab an extremely cheap last minute |
| end up spending a fortune. I made this mistake once | | | | bargain. If you buy tickets before you travel, |
| and it ended up costing me $1000 for only 2 weeks | | | | chances are that some third party who is selling the |
| usage. With an international SIM card, you can save | | | | tickets will have their own mark up to ensure that |
| between 60 and 90% on your roaming charges, | | | | they are making a profit also. |
| depending on where you travel to. | | | | You do not have to have a huge bill when you travel |
| - Book your airline tickets and accommodation online - | | | | overseas. Just make sure you follow the tips I have |
| The internet has proven a fertile hunting ground for | | | | mentioned above- get yourself an International SIM |
| those people who want to seek out a bargain. There | | | | card, book your airline tickets and hotels online, and |
| are many websites online where you can get cheap | | | | organise your entertainment when you get there. |