I remembered a friend asking me to go on a group trip, but all the planning went on until the idea just died down into bubbles of imagination. Funny but I think most of us do. Don't just seat and daydream about it but think!
1. Research
First things first is to have an end in mind. Plan on your itinerary, budget and schedule. If you want to go on a road trip of your own, research, read some blogs, see local tourism infos and discussion of the place you wanted to visit to check on exciting things you can do in that area. But if you prefer to go on a package tour, inquire ahead of time for schedule of departure (for your flight schedule), itinerary (so you'll have the slightest idea on the food and etc), how much would it cost (for your budget) and other things you wanted to ask.
Going solo would be a lot easier to plan but somehow could end up boring especially if you will join a group tour. One thing to do is ask who are committed to go with you. This way you'll pay less on package tours, a happy trip and have someone look after travel tickets for you.
2. Funds
Many would say, a trip is too costly especially if you desire to go miles and miles away from home. But beat you! We did it. Horay! For our Ilocandia group tour, we started amortizing P200 every payday since December 2014 till Novermber of 2015. We invested the money to a cooperative to gain extra cash while saving for our own trip allowance.
3. Tickets
Plane tickets are certainly costly. One way to save on tickets is buy it ahead of time. If you already have the plan and a few bucks, all you need is a promo.
Local airlines offer promos especially on holidays, weekends, midnights and etc. Follow them on twitter, Facebook, subscribe on newsletters or enroll to sale alerts.
4. Travel
Adversities might test you but remember that beating the odds will answer every 'what ifs'. So, have fun while you're still young. Travel if you can!
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