3 Ways to Stay for Free While Traveling
Recently I was asked to give a talk to the Squarespace Germany Circle Team Meetup. I could have talked about anything related to web design or content marketing but lately, my favorite topic to talk about is how to exit the matrix and live a life on YOUR terms. Yep - I have spent the last decade navigating myself away from society’s expectations and now I am stoked about sharing my tips with anyone who will listen.
In the following blog post, I’ll share referral codes and links to sites that have helped me stay for free while traveling, which I’ll share below. I’ll try to update it frequently so make sure to check back often!
Here Are 3 Websites Where You Can Stay for Free While Traveling
1/ TrustedHousesitters.com - As a trusted housesitter you’ll usually be required to watch people’s animals in exchange for free accommodation. I’ve even stayed at places where I can use their vehicle as well. You can read my blog post about the site here. And if you want to sign up, you can do so with this link and receive a 25% discount on your membership (and I’ll get 2 free months.)
2/ Workaway.info - According to the site, a Workawayer is a traveler who wants to give back to the communities and places they visit. Open to helping hosts and using the experience to learn and immerse in the local culture. For every friend who joins with this link, you’ll get one month free and I’ll earn 3 months.
3/ Wwoof - World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, or World Wide Organization of Organic Farms, is a network of national organizations that facilitate homestays on organic farms. Though I’ve never used the site myself, I know others who have good experiences. I don’t have a signup code, but here’s the site so you can browse yourself.
Some other tips I have for cheap accommodation are to 1. travel during the off-season. I am in Costa Rica right now and it’s rainy season so I am only paying $650 a month for a tiny house in the jungle and it’s GLORIOUS. I have iguanas walking around outside my window and macaws perched in the trees. 2. Contact your Airbnb host and ask for a discount. It never hurts to ask. 3. Stay with friends or family. The more of a traveler lifestyle you adopt, the more friends you’ll accumulate all over the world, and the more couch-surfing invites you’ll receive. 4. Host a Sister group on Facebook - if you are female-identifying, you can try to find a couch to crash on there.
Speaking of CouchSurfing, I would avoid the site CouchSurfing.com site, especially if you are female. I’ve had a few female friends who matched with creepy dudes trying to take advantage of them. No bueno.
That’s all I have for now - if I think of others I’ll make sure to add them to the list. Safe travels frens!