It's Time to See the World: 3 Fun Ways to Avoid Traditional Accommodations

26 September 2016
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You've finally graduated from college. If you've decided to take a gap year to travel before starting your new career, it's time to start thinking about the accommodations. If you want to get a real feel for the countries you'll be visiting, think outside of the box. Here are three fun ways to really soak in the culture while you're traveling.

Couch Surfing

If you're going to be traveling to a foreign country, and you want to get a real feel for the culture, don't stay at one of the local hotels. If you really want to get to know the locals, stay with them. Couch surfing is a great way to see new countries while spending your time getting to know the people who make it special. Many people will share their homes—either a spare bedroom or the couch—with travelers such as yourself. Not only will your accommodations be free, but you'll get to meet some great people while you're traveling.

Home Swapping

Home swapping is another great way to see the world, especially if you have a home that you want to rent out while you're gone. With house swapping, you choose a location that you want to visit, and then you find someone there who wants to visit where you live. While you're staying in their home, they'll be staying in yours. There are a couple of benefits to house swapping. One is that your home won't be sitting vacant while you're traveling. The other is that you'll have all of the amenities of home while you're on vacation.

Checking Out a Hostel

If you want to explore the countryside with other like-minded young travelers, a hostel might be just what you're looking for. Hostels provide an inexpensive way to spend time in foreign countries with other people your own age. Unlike couch surfing and house swapping, hostels are more like college dormitories. You'll share your room with several travelers and will probably be sleeping in a bunkbed. If you plan on staying in a hostel while you're traveling, you should be prepared to meet a lot of new people.

If you're going to be spending some time traveling the world before embarking on your new career, you'll want to plan your accommodations carefully. If you want to get a real feel for the locals and their customs, use the tips provided here to find fun places to stay while you're traveling.

These tips are also helpful if you want to save money on accommodations so you can spend time at a higher-end place, like the The Baker House 1650. Whatever your motivation, staying at these low-cost places will help you enjoy your trip. 


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