TRAVEL

7 money tips for the unstoppable globetrotter Travel is something that every millennial loves to do, but most of the time it can also turn out to be very costly especially if the destination is an exotic one.

Make sure to use the following checklist for yourself to cross out all the exotic and expensive travel destinations from your bucket list and visit them on a limited budget.

BECOME A GROUPIE

Don’t book yourself for a package tour, instead look for informal tour operators and travel enthusiasts who know lonely wanderlusts like yourself. Some of them are Meetup, Reddit, or Lonely Planet’s forums. Check these out and you’ re sure to find a group who will accompany you throughout your trip and also help you lower costs because a group holiday is always more economical than a private one.

HAVE YOUR BREAKFAST LIKE A KING

A paid package in the majority of hotels is bound to come with at least half-decent breakfast which is usually unlimited. Stuff yourself with the food so it can keep you full for a while. For the remaining meals - let some comfort or instant food and dehydrated food packets revive you.

PLAN WELL IN ADVANCE

This will help you find the best deals entailing airfares and accommodation. You can book up to 11 months prior but it is advisable to book at least 3 months before your dates. This gives you a wide enough window to plan and book other things like stay or travel between various destinations if there are more than one. It also gives you the power to negotiate or the bandwidth to look for more economical travel and stay options.

DEFY THE CALENDAR

Avoid the peak tourist season for your travels. Low traffic bookings, both in India and internationally can be even more of a bargain when it comes to flight sales, hotel discounts, off-season rebates on activities, and more. Besides, an offpeak season will mean less tourists around allowing you the chance to enjoy your holiday to a greater extent.

LODGE CHEAP

Consider unconventional options too. Check for reviews and testimonials for hostels, home-stays and Couch-surfing hosts and book it from their respective platforms. You can also consider Trip Advisor. Remember that when you travel, the experiences that come with exploring the place is what is important, not the luxury quotient of the hotel you’re staying in.

SEARCH HIGH AND LOW

Go online, talk to friends-colleagues and people from your destination and discover various free attractions and affordable activities. By talking to the people around your hotel or lodge, discover various local food havens, and the lowest deals on everything.

GET OFF THE RADAR

Here’s a tech trick that will save you from the unnecessary price hikes that appear when you keep checking and rechecking your travel choices. Use an incognito window so that your search history does not influence the fare you finally settle for. The prices tend to increase, every minute as you check for available commute and stay options and this is a smart hack to bypass artificial intelligence.

With a little advance planning and arrangement, some flexibility, and the right attitude, your dreams of exploration will realize sooner and better than you know. Cost-effective travel is as good for your soul as it is for your pocket. It brings out the joy of discovering a new place over the desire for a “luxury experience.”

Time to stop excuses and start looking for your next adventure without worrying about finances!

Sanjay Dutt

defeats cancer, issues statement with health update

Actor Sanjay Dutt, who recently confirmed that he was fighting cancer, on Wednesday shared a health update saying he has come out victorious in his battle with the disease.

Dutt posted a statement on Instagram expressing joy while making the announcement.

“The last few weeks were very difficult time for my family and me. But like they say, God gives the hardest battles to his strongest soldiers. And today, on the occasion of my kids’ birthday, I am happy to come out victorious from this battle and be able to give them the best gift I can-the health and well-being of our family,” the statement read.

The actor thanked his family and doctors for taking proper care of him. He also expressed his gratitude to well-wishers for showering him with love.

“This wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering faith and support from all of you. I am eternally grateful to my family, friends and all the fans who have stood by me and been my source of strength through this trying time. Thank you for the love, kindness and the countless blessings that you have sent my way. I am especially grateful to Dr. Sewanti and her team of doctors, nurses and the medical staff at Kokilaben Hospital who have taken such good care of me in the last few weeks. Humbled and grateful,” he concluded.

Dutt’s fans and colleagues are extremely happy. “One of the best news, ” a user commented.

“So happy to hear this. Stay healthy,” wrote another.A few days ago, Dutt had addressed his battle with cancer in a video posted by his friend, celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim.

In the video, the actor showed his scar mark, saying: “Good to be back in the salon. Got a haircut. If you see this, this is a recent scar in my life, but I will beat it. I will beat it, I will be out of this cancer soon.”On August 11, Dutt, who was hospitalised a few days before that due to breathing problems and chest discomfort, shared that he was taking a break for medical treatment.

Although the actor or his family members did not reveal anything officially at that point, trade analyst and film industry insider Komal Nahta subsequently confirmed that the actor had been diagnosed with lung cancer.“Sanjay Dutt diagnosed with lung cancer. Let’s pray for his speedy recovery,” Nahta had tweeted. Source: IANS