I lost count of
how many people have told me that Australia is an expensive place to
travel. Have
the living conditions of the lifestyle of luxury, if this is the case. People,
especially young backpackers go clear to the wrong places, or money perhaps
ill-informed, ill-prepared or just the wrong way. Here
are 12 reasons to prove the myth wrong, everything from my life experience in Australia:
Camping - cheap and cheerful
1. Sleeping - While hostels are great, take a break from them. Do not spend your whole time hostels drunk! Camp is the best option for low-cost travel in Australia. Most campsites have toilets and showers, many of them are also close to places where you can get part time / temporary job to get.
2. Eating - If you insist on eating out - go to the pub that offers $ 10 steaks and such. One of the tricks I used while in Australia is monitoring economic pub meals and the times in which they apply. Eating cereal and toast for breakfast. Do not be afraid to venture into Hungry Jacks or McDonalds for breakfast is not cheap. Hungry Jacks also offer unlimited refills - take your bottle in. If all else fails stick vegemite sandwiches! Top notch!
3. Transportation - Do not fly to Australia! Share the cost of petrol and also work and share lifts to work. And if getting a greyhound, get the course at night to save money for housing (simple obvious by the way). Kijiji, message boards hostel and travel websites also offer stock options car.
4. Getting a work visa (of a sort) - I can not understand how people can benefit from working holiday visa in Australia are not used. Also working for one or two weeks in Australia could earn more than a thousand Australian dollars.
Walking by one, to see some amazing scenery, beaches (completely free), masquerades (make your own costume just for free), museums often free access (including the amazing War Memorial in Canberra) is running on Sydney Harbour Bridge. If you want to see koalas and kangaroos - it's all free. Kennet River on the Great Ocean Road is a decent place to watch the sunrise Koala. Why pay for things like this type of display is free?
Camping - cheap and cheerful
1. Sleeping - While hostels are great, take a break from them. Do not spend your whole time hostels drunk! Camp is the best option for low-cost travel in Australia. Most campsites have toilets and showers, many of them are also close to places where you can get part time / temporary job to get.
2. Eating - If you insist on eating out - go to the pub that offers $ 10 steaks and such. One of the tricks I used while in Australia is monitoring economic pub meals and the times in which they apply. Eating cereal and toast for breakfast. Do not be afraid to venture into Hungry Jacks or McDonalds for breakfast is not cheap. Hungry Jacks also offer unlimited refills - take your bottle in. If all else fails stick vegemite sandwiches! Top notch!
3. Transportation - Do not fly to Australia! Share the cost of petrol and also work and share lifts to work. And if getting a greyhound, get the course at night to save money for housing (simple obvious by the way). Kijiji, message boards hostel and travel websites also offer stock options car.
4. Getting a work visa (of a sort) - I can not understand how people can benefit from working holiday visa in Australia are not used. Also working for one or two weeks in Australia could earn more than a thousand Australian dollars.
Walking by one, to see some amazing scenery, beaches (completely free), masquerades (make your own costume just for free), museums often free access (including the amazing War Memorial in Canberra) is running on Sydney Harbour Bridge. If you want to see koalas and kangaroos - it's all free. Kennet River on the Great Ocean Road is a decent place to watch the sunrise Koala. Why pay for things like this type of display is free?
5. Coupons,
vouchers, tokens - The amount of travelers I met, who never bother to pick up
these brochures, flyers, etc. that are hidden in bus stations, airports, bars,
hostels, tourist information centers, etc. - I kept collecting
these brochures and find good money, savings on tour bars etc. often give a
free beer to lure you in - go get the free beer and leave.
Australian dollar go a long way when you travel
6. Woolworths and Coles brands of value - I remember meeting with a couple of English girls complain about the price of things in Australia while enjoying Del Monte orange juice for breakfast, along with Kellogg's cornflakes!
Australian dollar go a long way when you travel
6. Woolworths and Coles brands of value - I remember meeting with a couple of English girls complain about the price of things in Australia while enjoying Del Monte orange juice for breakfast, along with Kellogg's cornflakes!
Take advantage of free Wi-Fi at McDonald's in Australia
8. Internet - I met a couple of guys in Brisbane complaining about the price of the internet. I've never paid for the use of the Internet in Australia. Let Facebook until you really need. Meet people in hostels and campsites to meet and hang out with them. The next camping or hostel may or may not pay for it. If all else fails, carry a small notebook with you and buy the cheapest coffee in McDonald and sit back and use their free wifi (free of charge throughout Australia and usually for about 20 minutes).
9. Do not book things in advance. Scared will be sold? Book, as you go, and if the hostels are the cheapest dorm.
That myself manys a time. If you really feel the need for laundry - get 2-3 swabs on sticks and put them in the coin slot machines for free pulp washing. A note our "secret."
10. Fake student - Again, things are cheaper if you disconnect a student machine. No one really cares if its fake or not. Go to Australia, cut, live cheap and love.