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Planning your first solo trip may be overwhelming, given the burden of budgeting and managing your finances. Here is how to budget your first solo trip effectively
Curate an estimated budget keeping into account categories like travel, stay, food, activities and emergency fund. It is also advisable to keep a little money as a buffer.
Travel costs and accommodation prices skyrocket during peak seasons. Try booking dates which are preferably off-season.
Some destinations are always costlier than others due to social media hype. Try choosing hidden gems rather than popular places for more cost-efficiency.
If you are travelling solo, hostels or homestays will be a more feasible option as they are less costly than hotels, and also provide you the chance to meet new people.
In case you are travelling by air, packing lightly will help you evade the extra cost of luggage. But don't forget to pack essentials like medicines, or travel documents.
Compiled by Priyanka Debnath