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Five Ways I've Wasted Money While Traveling on a Budget (And How You Can Avoid Them)

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Every budget traveler has faced that moment of frustration—the cheap hotel that feels unsafe, the bargain flight with endless layovers, or the too-good-to-be-true deal that actually wasn't worth the hassle. As someone who lives by the philosophy that spending less on one trip means affording more adventures overall, I've made plenty of costly mistakes in my quest to travel economically.
In this candid episode, I pull back the curtain on five significant budget travel blunders that actually ended up costing me more money, time, comfort, and peace of mind. From enduring a 24-hour return journey from Portugal with multiple exhausting layovers, to discovering my "bargain" Belize Airbnb had no air conditioning in 80+ degree weather, these experiences taught me valuable lessons about when saving money becomes counterproductive.
You'll learn practical strategies to avoid these pitfalls, including how to use Google Street View to assess a neighborhood's safety before booking, why checking your credit card's travel benefits could save you from paying twice for rental car insurance, and how to evaluate whether that super-cheap flight with three layovers is really worth the savings. I also share my new approach to flexibility in bookings, specifically why I now only book accommodations with reasonable cancellation policies.
Whether you're planning your next budget adventure or simply want to travel more mindfully, these hard-earned insights will help you find that sweet spot between saving money and preserving your travel experience. Because sometimes the cheapest option isn't actually the best value. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you've found these tips helpful—I'd love to hear how they've shaped your own travel planning!

JOIN GOING for Cheap Flight deals: Use link below

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Support the show

https://www.cherylbeckesch.com

Instagram @solotraveladventures50
Facebook community: Solo Travel for Women Over 50

https://www.facebook.com/groups/860865768609200

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Travel Budget Mistakes (00:00:00)

2. Mistake 1: Booking Cheap Flights (00:02:40)

3. Mistake 2: Cheap Airbnbs Without AC (00:09:46)

4. Mistake 3: Unsafe Budget Accommodations (00:11:58)

5. Mistake 4: Unnecessary Travel Insurance (00:14:20)

6. Mistake 5: Accommodations Without Breakfast (00:15:59)

7. Additional Budget Travel Pitfalls (00:18:38)

8. Final Thoughts and Call to Action (00:21:19)

148 episodes

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Content provided by Cheryl Esch-Solo Travel Advocate/Travel Coach/Freedom Traveler. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Cheryl Esch-Solo Travel Advocate/Travel Coach/Freedom Traveler or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Every budget traveler has faced that moment of frustration—the cheap hotel that feels unsafe, the bargain flight with endless layovers, or the too-good-to-be-true deal that actually wasn't worth the hassle. As someone who lives by the philosophy that spending less on one trip means affording more adventures overall, I've made plenty of costly mistakes in my quest to travel economically.
In this candid episode, I pull back the curtain on five significant budget travel blunders that actually ended up costing me more money, time, comfort, and peace of mind. From enduring a 24-hour return journey from Portugal with multiple exhausting layovers, to discovering my "bargain" Belize Airbnb had no air conditioning in 80+ degree weather, these experiences taught me valuable lessons about when saving money becomes counterproductive.
You'll learn practical strategies to avoid these pitfalls, including how to use Google Street View to assess a neighborhood's safety before booking, why checking your credit card's travel benefits could save you from paying twice for rental car insurance, and how to evaluate whether that super-cheap flight with three layovers is really worth the savings. I also share my new approach to flexibility in bookings, specifically why I now only book accommodations with reasonable cancellation policies.
Whether you're planning your next budget adventure or simply want to travel more mindfully, these hard-earned insights will help you find that sweet spot between saving money and preserving your travel experience. Because sometimes the cheapest option isn't actually the best value. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you've found these tips helpful—I'd love to hear how they've shaped your own travel planning!

JOIN GOING for Cheap Flight deals: Use link below

https://goingwith.me/6gsk6x5d

Support the show

https://www.cherylbeckesch.com

Instagram @solotraveladventures50
Facebook community: Solo Travel for Women Over 50

https://www.facebook.com/groups/860865768609200

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction to Travel Budget Mistakes (00:00:00)

2. Mistake 1: Booking Cheap Flights (00:02:40)

3. Mistake 2: Cheap Airbnbs Without AC (00:09:46)

4. Mistake 3: Unsafe Budget Accommodations (00:11:58)

5. Mistake 4: Unnecessary Travel Insurance (00:14:20)

6. Mistake 5: Accommodations Without Breakfast (00:15:59)

7. Additional Budget Travel Pitfalls (00:18:38)

8. Final Thoughts and Call to Action (00:21:19)

148 episodes

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