How to Experience the World on a Budget

How to Experience the World on a Budget

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Posted 2014-04-08 by Katie Efollow
Do you love travelling around the world to see tourist sights to tick off your bucket list? Perhaps you're the type of traveller who avoids tourists and would rather be immersed in the culture of the locals. Or are you a gourmet traveller who seeks to soak up the finest flavours and aromas that the world has to offer? Whatever your reason, time and money for travel is not always easy to find. That's why an international tour of your town could be the temporary fix for jetsetters who have been bitten by the travel bug.

With a bit of planning and creative thinking it's not difficult to come up with an itinerary. Start by doing a bit of research online, via community notice boards and by word of mouth. Look out for special events and cultural festivals to add to the list of possibilities. Add to the fun by embracing traditional dress. If you have kids get them involved by marking the countries they will 'visit' on a map of the world.

Here's a list of ideas to get you started.

1. Book into a dance class to learn a different cultural style. Have you tried Highland Dancing or Bollywood Dance ?



2. Pick a restaurant or café that is renowned for its authentic international cooking style. You may even be able to find one that offers cooking classes. Or if you have a friend who is an amazing international cook perhaps invite then over to teach you some of their secrets.

3. Visit a zoo to see animals from around the world.



4. Learn a foreign language. In some cities there are foreign language schools and foreign language conversational groups that meet regularly.

5. Book into an art class based on culturally diverse techniques. This could be anything from batik printing to pacific island weaving .

6. Visit a botanical garden and look for introduced species. Some botanical gardens have themed areas such as Japanese Gardens or cactus gardens.

7. Play a sport that originated from another country. Perhaps there is a club or local group near you.



8. Visit a famous international landmark replica near you. For example, in my town there is a café which has an Eiffel Tower on its roof.



9. Try a mode of transport that is culturally different. Maybe you could try a gondola cruise, rickshaw or camel ride somewhere in your town.

10. Watch a foreign film. This could be a rented film or keep your eyes open for a local foreign film festival.

How many things could you fit into an itinerary for one day or one weekend?

While not all of these suggestions will be practical, particularly if you live in a small town, with a bit of imagination who knows where your local area could take you. Keep adding to the suggestions list by leaving your comments below.

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