{"id":10304,"date":"2017-07-05T23:58:47","date_gmt":"2017-07-05T22:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aminearlythereyet.com\/?p=10304"},"modified":"2017-07-05T23:59:18","modified_gmt":"2017-07-05T22:59:18","slug":"plan-south-east-asia-trip-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aminearlythereyet.com\/plan-south-east-asia-trip-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan Your South East Asia Trip on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If money was no object, where would you want to go<\/a>? Travel into space? Climb Mount Everest? How about kicking back and relaxing on a private island by yourself? <\/p>\n

Ok, so a few of those probably are a little out of your price range, but that doesn\u2019t mean everywhere is off-limits. South East Asia on a budget is more than possible, especially for those who love to book last minute holidays<\/a> or set off on spontaneous backpacking trips. In fact, we would go so far as to say that it\u2019s the best way to do it!<\/p>\n

Of course, budget trips take a lot of (read: some) planning. Before you set out, you have to make sure you consider a huge host of different factors which could contribute to the prices you\u2019re going to pay. From time, to accommodation, and what activities you\u2019re going to want to get involved in, there\u2019s always a way to save, save save!<\/p>\n

To help you out, Agness and Cez of eTramping<\/a> travel blog have put together few tips to help make your South East Asia on a budget trip the best that it can be. <\/em><\/p>\n

Research, research, and research<\/h2>\n

The importance of research can\u2019t be stressed. Research can be the difference between walking around like a headless chicken, and being able to explore some of South East Asia\u2019s truly hidden gems. <\/p>\n

For instance, Singapore is known as one of the most expensive places in South East Asia<\/a>. It\u2019s true, a lot of things to do here are expensive. However, did you know that you can get a Michelin star meal in the city for just $1.40 US? Well, now you do. You\u2019ll find that meal at the inventively named \u2018Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle\u2019 store. It\u2019s an open-air street food vendor, which has somehow managed to get ahead of the competition and earn that foodie star. <\/p>\n

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Then there\u2019s the places which aren\u2019t even known to most locals; places like Taman festival in Bali. This abandoned theme park makes for a great hike back into the lesser travelled areas of Bali<\/a>, and is a great option if you\u2019re heading to South East Asia on a Budget. It\u2019s also somewhere which you probably wouldn\u2019t know about unless you did a little research online. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s about depth, not necessarily breadth<\/h2>\n

How about Puerto Galera in the Philippines. Most people tend to visit the popular White Beach at Boracay, but forget (or don\u2019t know) about the White beach at Puerto Galera. This beach is even said to rival its more famous counterpart when it comes to beauty. Moreover, because Puerto Galera is a lot less well known, you won\u2019t find the beach as crowded – or the activities as booked up. You\u2019re able to do just as much here, yet for a fraction of the price, and with a fraction more freedom. <\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t just look at how many things you can do when you research, look at what is unique about the places you are travelling to. Think about what it is that attracts you to then, and then try to see if there\u2019s anywhere smaller nearby which also offers it.
\nOf course, don\u2019t forget, transport in South East Asia is generally cheap, so if you really want to visit a certain, expensive place, you can always just\u2026<\/p>\n

Juggle your options<\/h2>\n

Yup, that\u2019s right. Juggling your options is actually a good idea if you\u2019re travelling to South East Asia on a Budget. This doesn\u2019t mean trying to cram everything in, and whizzing past all the great places you could visit, forgetting all your important stuff. Juggling your options is two-fold. <\/p>\n

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Firstly, it means splitting your time between the most popular (and expensive) destinations<\/a>, and other smaller locales. For example, why stay in Bali the whole time, when Puerto Galera is just a fraction of the price, and offers practically the same experience?<\/p>\n

Secondly, keep your options open. Flexibility can be key to keeping within your budget. How about making sure you have a few options for what to do? That way, if something ends up being a little pricier than it said online, you\u2019re sure to have something to do anyway. <\/p>\n

Time it well<\/h2>\n

Thinking of heading during one of the area\u2019s largest and most popular festivals? Probably not a good idea – at least if you\u2019re wanting to do South East Asia on a budget. Besides the fact that you\u2019re probably going to be paying much higher prices for your plane tickets<\/a> out there, many different tourist destinations take part in a little something known as the \u2018peak-season markup\u2019. The Songkran festival<\/a> in Thailand<\/a> is a classic example.<\/p>\n

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Check the dates available and head out when it\u2019s off-peak. Not only will you find that the prices are cheaper, you\u2019ll also find less people, meaning that you\u2019ll be able to get more done!<\/p>\n

Hack the price list<\/h2>\n

This one\u2019s got to be a favourite. It\u2019s so simple, yet so effective. It basically involves looking at what\u2019s on offer, and finding the best price you can for it. There are numerous things you can look at to keep your budget down<\/a>. <\/p>\n

One of the best (and tastiest) is to keep your eye on where the locals go to eat. Why try that expensive western restaurant when part of the reason you\u2019re travelling is to learn more about another culture? South East Asians are particularly proud of their culinary inclinations, there\u2019s a reason why\u2026<\/p>\n

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Another important \u2018trick of the trade\u2019 is to learn how to barter. You\u2019ve probably heard about \u2018tourist prices\u2019 before. Well, that\u2019s the sellers hacking the price list in a direction you don\u2019t want it to go. Catch them out at their own game and you can reduce prices by as much as 50%. That\u2019s a whopping big difference. <\/p>\n

Know when to loosen your purse strings<\/h2>\n

The most important thing to remember is that this is your trip. That\u2019s right, YOUR trip. No one can tell you what to do, or how to enjoy it. Sometimes, that enjoyment means spending just a little bit more than usual. Maybe it feels like it\u2019s not doing South East Asia on a budget, but then, you don\u2019t always want to be on a budget. <\/p>\n

What\u2019s your best way to plan on a budget?<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If money was no object, where would you want to go? Travel into space? Climb Mount Everest? How about kicking back and relaxing on a private island by yourself? Ok, so a few of those probably are a little out of your price range, but that doesn\u2019t mean everywhere is off-limits. 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