10 Ways To Save Money While Traveling
9. Trade souvenirs for postcards
Your trip is just that – yours. While it may be tempting to bring back trinkets for every last one of your friends and family members, the truth is that what you buy them will never mean as much to them as it means to you. In most cases, you feel good about giving them something, but more than anything they just appreciate the fact that you thought of them while you were away. Instead of spending $5-25 or more on gifts for each person, send postcards with short, personal notes about your trip. Not only can this save you a considerable amount of money, but it also gives you the chance to reflect on your experiences, and shows the recipients that you were thinking about them even more than you would have been if you bought them a snow globe or a paperweight.
