Everybody loves travelling but sometimes the reason why people can’t afford to travel is lack of money. So, I hope this article will help you to save money on your next trips.

1. Travel alone

If you want to save some money, don’t use a travel agent. Planning a trip by yourself is cheaper than buying it. But you should keep in mind that traveling alone requires more responsibility and organization. You have to consider every detail like where you will live, what you will eat and how much money you will need. Setting your travel budget is the most important thing. It’s worth to remember about extraordinary situations, e.g. when your car suddenly breaks down or you need to buy new tickets because you missed the flight. Don’t afraid to travel alone, it’s easier and cheaper.

2. Book flights in advance

The earlier you start planning , the cheaper your trip will be. Using a flight comparison sites will help you to find low cost flights. Being flexible will help you to lower the costs of your trip. It means that using the ‘everywhere’ search function you can find out where it’s cheapest to travel to. Try to adjust the date of cheap flights to you. Don’t afraid connecting flights, usually it’s not so expensive. It’s worth considering buying flights from a neighboring city. Sometimes you can find really good propositions.

3. Find cheap accommodation

Hostel dormitory rooms are the cheapest paid accommodation out there. Such places like hostels can help you to struck up acquaintances with new neighbors. You have to share a room with a lot of people, but if you are on a budget, it is your best way to save money. Sometimes you can find good options even for free. There’re a lot of services that offer accommodation available at no costs. Stay with a local who will give you a free place to rest and give local information. On the Internet there’re lots of websites that make this happen.

4. Cook for yourself

One more tip is cooking for yourself instead of eating out. Trust me that it’s really helps you to save money. Food is one of the most expensive thing on the road. That why I recommend you to bring it with you. If you have no this opportunity to take food with you, a good solution it’s to cook in hostel kitchen. Visit supermarket and cook ahead. It’s help you save not only your money but also your time. Ask the locals for advice, maybe they know where you can taste good local cuisine and don’t pay a lot.

5. Travel light

Don’t lug with you unnecessary things, take only essentials. Make a list of thing that you really need. When you buy cheap flight tickets usually you can take with you only one small bag for free. That why you should remember the more your luggage is the more fees you pay. Check the weather in place where you go. Take with you several articles of clothing that correspond to various weather conditions When traveling in cold weather or across multiple climates, dress in layers. Clothes should be comfortable It will help you save place in your suitcase.

6. Visit museums for free

Usually the admission to museums or other local attractions like zoos, exhibitions and arts institutions is rather expensive. But some days you can go there for free. Lots of museums open their doors free of charge once a month, or sometimes more often. If you couldn’t find the way how to visit a museum without paying full ask about discount for and students and families with children. Use all possible opportunities to pay less.

7. Walk instead of drive

Everybody knows that walking is better than driving. It’s not only good for your health but also cheaper. By living without a car, you can do your bit to help the environment. It might even be quicker than driving. You don’t need to get stuck in traffic jam for hours. You save money on petrol and car rental. Avoid taxi and public transport. Walking on foot is the way to improve your health and well-being. So, just take a camera with you and enjoy sightseeing and beautiful views of the place you go.

As you can see, travelling is not expensive and lack of money is not a problem. Everyone can afford to travel even if you’re on budget. You just need to plan and organize your trip well.

BEFORE YOU GO

Do a hotel research on the net looking not only for the cheapest rates but also considering the amenities and services provided, location, possible references from other people. Travel guidebooks can also be very helpful for choosing the hotel that suits you best. Be as much flexible with your trip schedule as possible. For example, business class hotels often have lower weekend rates.

As soon as you reserved the room(s) online, document all information about the hotel(s). The easiest way is to print out the whole page off your computer screen so you will have a clear statement that you can use as evidence in case of misplacing or incorrectly entering your information by a hotel clerk. Take a copy with you, make another one for your relatives so they will know when and where you are going to stay so they can contact you in emergency cases.

WHEN CHECKING-IN

Learn the proper check-in and check-out times. Confirm the amenities and services the hotel provides. Ask for directions, a local map. Get a card with the hotel’s name, address and phone number so you can show it to a taxi driver or a passer-by in the street if you get lost.

Some hotels may provide extra services that you may not know about unless you ask for it:

– laundry service,
– hair dryers,
– voltage converters/ adaptors,
– newspaper service,
– complementary meals,
– access to fax machine, copier, printer, computer, Internet connection,
– cable TV, rental movies, video games,
– portable beds, baby cribs,
– complementary shuttle service to airport,
– rental safe for your money, jewellery, documents,
– telephone access charges,
– fees for using mini-bar,
– guided tours, excursions.

AT THE HOTEL

Safety should be a priority for everybody and you have to take some precautions. We devoted a whole separate page to travel safety including hotel safety measures so we will skip this part here. When you go out for the day, leave your key at the reception desk. Confirm closing time. Some hotels do lock up at night and you’re expected to keep the key if you stay out late.

BEFORE LEAVING YOUR HOTEL

Check out your room for left-behind items. If you need extra time for staying over the regular check-out time (usually it ranges from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m), make a request in advance or the hotel may charge you an additional night.

Review the hotel bill making sure that all charges are accurate.

We wish you a successful and safe trip!

Most of the time I’m a pretty buttoned-up traveler, but a few weeks ago I was off to Santa Fe, New Mexico, and I got a little cocky. It was a domestic flight and I convinced myself (read: too lazy) that it was a short trip and I didn’t need to worry about my normal prep.

Learn from my mistake, make sure to have these essentials in your carry-on bag for the times your travels go sideways.

I threw nearly everything into my check-in bag and gave it to the skycap. Fate decided to teach me a lesson. After a missed flight, lost luggage and a domino effect of disasters, 15 hours were added to my trip. It would have been a lot easier if I had the items below at my fingertips.

1. Travel outlet strip with short cord: When you’re delayed four hours and your devices are in need of a charge, you’ll be amazed at the friends you can make when you plug this baby into the only socket available. There are all kinds of models that plug right into the wall but I prefer the ones with a short cord for those hard to reach areas.

2. Small notebook and pen: Great for those memorable moments when you’re given a lot of nonsensical information during a flight change or you’ve been rerouted for no apparent reason. Not to mention when your phone dies or the internet connection is sketchy at best.

3. The following information at your fingertips: I use my smartphone’s “Notes” app to keep all my necessary travel info together, or the handy dandy TripIt mobile app, but it’s always a good idea to have a paper backup for those times your mobile devices can’t help you. While it may be old school, a few moments of your time before you head to the airport could save you a lot of real-time grief. Extra points if you put it all in one document.

• Your airline’s toll-free number
• Your reservation’s locator code – this is how the airline keeps track of your reservation. If anything goes wrong, the representative will ask for this.
• Shuttle and/or rental car phone numbers and confirmation codes
• Your accommodation’s phone number and address
• Your passport number (if applicable), including your issue and expiration dates.
• Photo copies of your credit cards (front and back) in case your wallet is stolen.

4. Change of clothes, or at the very least, underwear: Normally, I only do this for long overseas flights so that I can feel refreshed when I arrive. But when the trip to Santa Fe resulted in a few hot and sweaty delays, long walks and airport changes, I would have killed for something to change into before I reached my destination.

5. Face wipes: These are a must. They clean you up and cool you down when you’re stuck at an airport or location that’s hot and sticky. If you’re in a pinch, they’re a perfect alternative to a sponge bath.

6. Travel toothbrush and toothpaste: When a short flight turns into a marathon, you’ll be happy you have your toothbrush with you. Your seatmate will be happy, too.

7. Eye drops: If you have sensitive peepers, there’s nothing worse than the itching and burning a plane’s re-circulated air can wreak on your eyes.

8. Medications: Don’t let your medications become collateral damage if your luggage is lost. Keep them with you.

9. Your essential device chargers: Throw ’em in a Ziploc and call it a day.

10. Snack: Airports are filled with countless outlets to purchase snacks for your flight, but if you end up at an airport early in the morning or late at night, you’re likely to find everything closed. Stuffing a few granola bars in your bag can be a lifesaver.

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Rooftop tents are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to ground tents. Particularly among road trippers, this guide outlines the merits of using a rooftop tent.

Comfortable

With a rooftop tent, you don’t have to worry about any of these scenarios. You will set the tent up on a smooth and flat surface, ensuring that you have a comfortable and level sleeping surface. Nothing will poke you in your sleep, and you won’t be slipping into a cramped corner

Rooftop tents have a thick foam mattress built-in that keeps you warm and comfortable. The entire floor of the tent is foam too, so roll around all you like! You won’t find that you’ve inadvertently rolled off your mattress in the night.

Tents are generally built to be lightweight. With a RTT, this isn’t as big of a concern, because the vehicle will be doing all of the carrying. Because of this, a much thicker material can be used for the walls and ceiling, keeping more warmth in.

Secure

Have you ever woken up with a snake in your sleeping bag when you were camping? If you haven’t, consider yourself lucky. Trust us it’s no fun waking up to find any kind of critter in your tent, whether slithery or cuddly. Yet bears, raccoons, snakes, squirrels, and all kinds of bugs and other pests are real threats when you are camping.

Putting your tent on the roof of your vehicle isn’t going to save you from bears, but it will definitely keep you free of snakes, raccoons, and a lot of other pests. You can sleep soundly knowing that you are free of disturbances.

Cleaner

Because rooftop tents are elevated off the ground, they tend to stay cleaner than ground tents. You can set a doormat at the base of your ladder so you can wipe your feet before you climb in. This way, you don’t track as much mud, sand, water, or dirt into your tent. Because the tent is elevated, it is less likely for the wind to blow dirt in.

The inside tends to stay cleaner. Also, rain can’t splash mud onto the sides of the tent. In addition, you don’t have to deal with debris getting stuck to the bottom of the tent. Another benefit is that your car interior will stay cleaner because you’re never storing a wet and dirty tent inside. The rooftop tent always stays outside.

There will be more Room on the Drive

A tent and other camping gear takes up a lot of room in your vehicle while you’re traveling. The last thing you want on a long drive is to be cramped in close quarters. By using a rooftop tent, you’ll free up a lot of space in your vehicle and have room to stretch out. Everything will be on the roof, and tourists can have more room to get comfortable.

Sleeping outside is roughing it enough when you’re camping. You don’t have to make the situation more challenging on yourself by dealing with a traditional tent that’s a pain to set up and that will inevitably end up on some rock or stick and will become flooded with rain or invaded by pests. Get a rooftop tent rental car and enjoy a safe, dry, and comfortable sleep wherever you decide to camp.

Set-up

With a RTT, you just pull up, take off the cover, open your tent and extend the ladder, boom. Done, you are completely off the ground, so there’s no need to move any sticks or stones. There are no guy lines to close-line you at night either, which is nice.

If you do find that there is no level place to park, the easiest way to flatten out is to drive 1 or 2 tires up on a rock or a piece of wood and pull the parking brake. It’s really no hassle at all. Once you’ve set up a tent once or twice, you should be able to park, and be ready to sleep in minutes. Plus you can leave those sleeping bags in there when it’s time to pack up.

Security

Now there’s no sense in lying and telling you that a Roof Top Tent is bear-proof, but there is a certain security in being 5-7 feet off the ground. That curious deer or bear won’t be nearly as inclined to bother you. (Please practice safe camping techniques). Besides, who doesn’t love that feeling of being in a tree fort?

Weather

As mentioned earlier, with a thicker material used for the tent, RTT’s are also more weatherproof. The rain, wind, snow, or whatever kind of precipitation won’t be reaching you easily. And when the rain does start to fly, you won’t wind up bailing water out of your sinking tent either.

Better view

Rooftop tents put you 5-6 feet off the ground, depending on the height of your vehicle. This allows you to enjoy an unobstructed view of your surroundings while you’re in your tent. There is nothing better than laying back and taking in the view of a towering mountain or beautiful beach. When you’re sleeping in a ground tent, even a small hump, shrub, or boulder can block your view of the landscape.

Warmer/Better Insulated

Rooftop tents are generally warmer than ground tents. There are several reasons for this. First, rooftop tents use higher denier (thicker) fabric for the walls. Some rooftop tent models offer a quilted insulating insert as an optional accessory. With the extra insulation, less heat escapes in the night and the interior stays warmer. Next, you’re not sleeping on the cold ground in a rooftop tent. The floor is thicker so it provides some insulation from the outside. You don’t lose as much heat to the cold ground. Finally, rooftop tent heaters are available for extremely cold nights.

Rooftop Tent Camping Tips

• Keep your sleeping bags in the rooftop tent in case you are driving on a dusty road
• Avoid speeding, the car stability does not remain the same towards the end of your trip because of a few wheel-related issues that might arise during your trip.
• Make sure you close off your rooftop tent very well to avoid dust or getting affected by rain during your drive
• Always make sure that the ladder is locked before climbing into your tent
• Do not smoke in the tent

Included in a full Camping Gear

A water proof tent, Camper chairs, Camper tables, Pair of Pillows, Sleeping bags, Mattress, Kitchenware, Cutlery, Gas cylinder/stove among others.

Conclusion, although car rental is mobile, at the end of each day, you will still have to look for a place to spend a night. Whether you are an adventurer or nature lover, Car Rental Tanzania will offer the most comfortable and efficient economical way to discover yourself drive safari with Roof top tented cars.