 Embarking on a gap year from university or a sabbatical from work is no longer frowned upon as it used to be. In fact, nowadays, especially for students, it has become the norm. Whilst this is normally a fun time, visiting foreign countries and experiencing their cultures, it is not exactly cheap!
The main basic expenses in any long term travel plan, are transportation and accommodation. If these can be reduced wherever possible, the overall cost of such a trip is dramatically reduced. There are several ways to do this, but here, we look at what the internet has to offer.
In terms of flights in Australia, it is possible to not only compare, but also to book flights to almost any corner of the country. There are also many bargain flight centres, which may offer cheap flights in Australia or flight deals from state to state. Even saving a hundred pounds on a flight is significant, as this could be a week or twos money on the road!
Accommodation can again be booked online. The popular hostel booking websites do not actually represent a way to save money, but they do give piece of mind in that a room has been booked. For accommodation discounts, it is better to search on Google and see what websites have to offer. Many have last minute deals which can work out to be great value for money.
The internet can be a great tool in not only planning a gap year, but also whilst you are away as well. From keeping in contact with friends and family, arranging finances and all the other travel related activities, it is sometimes hard to imagine back to just ten years ago when none of this was around!
PHOTO: The Barrier Highway runs through both South Australia and NSW and stretches 1014 KM.
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