Monday, January 9, 2012

Options In A Budget Accommodation

By James Stewart


A budget accommodation can make your travels more exciting while saving money. The traveler who wants to meet locals in addition to other travelers, will benefit from hostels, guesthouses and couchsurfing. These options work well for the experienced and new travelers.

Hostels have been in use by students and well informed travelers for decades. The rates are extremely low and the accommodations clean and safe. Most will have one or two private rooms, with the rest of the space utilized for dorms. Private lockers are available for the storage of luggage.

A community kitchen is available for use by all as is a common meeting room. Most guest will build a network of global friends to share travel suggestions and experiences with. Usually the savings in money is not the only benefit when new friends and memories are taken into consideration.

Guesthouses offer more privacy. Lower in price than hotels, they are similar to discount hotels. Travel to and from a bus or train station is usually within walking distance.

A new way to travel that is gaining in popularity is couchsurfing. Travelers will sleep at a host home while traveling and pay nothing. Any one that charges for space will be banned from the group. This is a non-profit organization networking on the internet.

Safety is achieved with references, vouching, verification, friends, and members networking. It is suggested that a member meet with the guest first for coffee or chat before allowing them into the home. An individuals own judgment is always stressed.

Any traveler can find a safe and clean budget accommodation when using a hostel, guesthouse, or couchsurfing. They will save money and increase their experience by widening their network of acquaintances. When planning out your trip, check the reviews for where you are planning to stay.




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