During the winter time, we slow down, and get out and travel a lot less. This is due to the cold and somewhat bad weather conditions in the winter, but it’s also a time when we are trying to save money, having spent most of it during the holiday period. Therefore, the beginning of the year is a great time and an excellent opportunity to save up some money for future travels. And to help you with this, we have prepared five tips on how to save money for a trip during any time of the year.

Spending diary

The first step to saving up some money is starting a diary where you will track your spending. We have all sometimes found ourselves in a situation where we impulsively spent our money on something that we don’t actually need, or we aren’t even aware of how much we spend during a given time period. This is why it is important to become conscious of our own spending habits, and then think about the easiest and most efficient way to save up money.

Cut down on spending

After you have added up all of your expenses, it’s time to decide what you can cut from your weekly and monthly budget. One of the best ways to save money is to cut down on going out and having coffee in bars. Most of us go out for a cup of coffee at least once a day, although we are aware that we could save a large sum of money if we cut down on this habit. If you are a smoker, think about quitting or reducing your monthly expenses on cigarettes. Another efficient way to save money is taking public transport instead of your car. Gas prices are extremely high, so travelling by car is much more expensive than travelling by public transport.

Set up a desired budget

The next stop on your journey to saving up money includes some more calculations. There must be at least one destination that you haven’t yet visited, but you really want to. Setting up a certain goal can help you save money because then you’ll put in more effort to achieve it. Find out the cost of tickets to your dream destination, how much money you will have to spend on accommodation and calculate other possible costs. Then set up an approximate money goal and start saving!

Time for a piggy bank

Many of us have had a piggy bank at some point. It’s a fact that we can save up a fair amount of money by saving up change. A physical piggy bank could probably help you a lot, but we also recommend opening a special savings account in your bank. You will be able to transfer money from your account to your savings account, and maybe even receive certain extra benefits.

Get rid of things that you do not need

You probably won’t need that old laptop that you’re no longer using or that old piece of furniture in your attic anymore, but it will surely continue to gather dust in your home. Therefore, think about what you own that you can sell, and maybe earn some money.