Travel Smart. You don’t have to spend a fortune to travel the world.

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Someone one asked me if I won the lottery. How can you afford to travel like you do. I used to say I travel frugally, I changed that to say I travel smart. I’m sure there are many more travel tips, but here are the ones that I am aware of and use often.
In todays video I will share tips on how to travel less expensively.
#traveltips
#budgettravel
#vanlife
Time Stamps:
:02 FredRock - a Unique Glamping Experience in Fredericktown, Missouri
:12 Daisy the Groovy Camper
:16 Save Money on Travel
.23 Travel Smart
:49 Have No Debt
1:12 Groupon and Living Social
1:35 Air Inclusive to Thailand Guided Tour $1499
1:55 Ireland vacation including air $899
2:56 Azores with hotel and air $699
3:22 Iceland with hotel and air $749
3:28 Greece $1449
3:46 Egypt, Peru, Bora Bora, Portugal
4:05 travel in a camper van to save money on hotels and meals
5:28 Sleep at the airport park and ride
5:59 create a travel checklist
6:39 Airline credit cards
7:09 Southwest Credit card
7:41 Bags fly free
8:05 Southwest Companion Pass
8:17 United Airlines Credit Card
8:34 Make the credit cards work for you
8:59 Fly on Tuesday or Wednesday
9:07 Low Fare Finder
9:15 First and last flight of the day are typically cheaper
9:24 Get off the plane during your layover
10:00 Google Flights
10:58 Volunteer to get bumped on flights for free flights and flight credits
11:25 HomeExchange.com
11:50 Trusted House Sitters/Pet Sitters
12:15 Hotels.com Gold Status
12:59 Hotwire.com for rental cars
13:10 Use Public transportation
14:01 Travel with a friend
14:17 The art of Haggling
TRAVEL CHECK LIST
Passport
Travel Documents
Make up bag
Tooth brush and toothpaste
Hair dryer
Curling iron
Comb
Coat
Light Jacket
Hoodie
Rain jacket
Umbrella
Phone charger
Car charger
Phone
iPad with charger
Lap top with chargers
Extra Battery
Head phones
Ear buds for flight
Stylus
Tennis shoes
Sandals/Flats
Heels
Water shoes
Hiking boots
Hiking socks
Swim suits
Sarong
Sunglasses
Reading glasses
Jewelry
Coffee
Honey
Notebook
Pens/Pencils
Business Cards
Stickers
Back Pack/Day Pack
Audio Book
Any items special to the occasion.
International adapter
Mask
Vaccination card
Download maps
Small bills for tipping
Thank you cards
Aspirin/Tylenol/Ibuprofen
Airline earbuds
Microphone
Tripod
Light
Thank you all for being In the journey with me❤️
Email: BecomingBev@yahoo.com
Instagram: BecomingBev1
FaceBook: BecomingBev
Our Campground: www.FredRock.US
My Patreon Account: / becomingbev
Thank you to my Viewers, Channel Subscribers and Patreons

Пікірлер: 115

  • @katerina81731
    @katerina81731 Жыл бұрын

    Living life to the fullest. That's the vibe I am getting from you, Bev. Great video. Thank you!

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed. Thank you Katerina❤️

  • @mmariemarkel7482
    @mmariemarkel74829 ай бұрын

    Awe Bev, what great life hacks. Its great that in your best productive years after years of hard work, you have the opportunity to work smart, live smart and travel smart, while living your best life, in the moment and totally present. One can ask for nothing more and you deserve nothing lees. CONGRATS ❤❤❤❤ Marie

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you Marie, what a good description.

  • @mcc.o.4835
    @mcc.o.4835 Жыл бұрын

    This beautiful and mysterious woman's videos keep popping up in my feed, so I thought I'd stop by and say, "Hi". I look forward to watching your videos.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Well hello to you… and thank you for your kind words.

  • @lorenalouise69
    @lorenalouise69 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my! Great video. Your photos at the end are sooo beautiful. I have a couple of tips that I use: 1. if you have a Costco membership, use their car rental service. 2. Purchase flights as one-way. I use an app to find the best flight that suits me and then call the airline and book with them directly because I travel with my dog. If I was traveling alone, I would use my favorite app for booking. 3. I use a visa with Charles Schwab and save all those service fees.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree I always purchase one way flights.

  • @markwolf6092
    @markwolf6092 Жыл бұрын

    Hi my new friend very interesting tips most of which I’ve never heard of most nomads live a much better life than most people living a traditional lifestyle however you surpass both groups with this experience of world wide travel living your life to its fullest on an amazing budget I’m very impressed and very happy for you thank you so much for sharing I’m sure this will inspire others to utilize your knowledge and experience an amazing life I’m blessed to have met you and look forward to seeing you again my friend 🙏🥰🤗❤️👍

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Awe… Hi Mark!!! Now that Jonnie is here at FredRock I have a feeling we will be seeing more of you. Thanks too for your kind words. Hoping someone is inspired to take an awesome trip.

  • @rebekahfrye7934
    @rebekahfrye7934 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome share. I knew some things, but learned some new tricks, and was reminded of a few I had kinda forgotten because of not traveling as much during the pandemic. Here's to the joy of travel!!! ❤ Oh, and I LOVE the new camper! Adorable.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Becks…. I’m sure I left out a few but these are good ones.

  • @LadywolfT
    @LadywolfT Жыл бұрын

    That was a fantastic video, Bev! Such helpful info so we can all go adventuring. :-) Daisy looks great. She’s a perfect backdrop for this video. ❤

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Awe. Thank you Theresa. You’re so sweet.

  • @quash8
    @quash8 Жыл бұрын

    I can pay my rent on my Cap One Venture card for miles. Glad you mentioned public transportation, used the bus system all over the Caribbean, Mexico and Guatemala. Groovy shirt.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Randy!!! Public transportation in Cities can really save you a lot

  • @tarac5137
    @tarac5137 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing the great tips! I found Google Maps so helpful navigating the NYC subway. Driving in unfamiliar cities can be so stressful!

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Tara… You are so welcome. Yes google maps is awesome. How did we ever go anywhere before GPS. Lol

  • @crusinwithmoe924
    @crusinwithmoe924 Жыл бұрын

    Love that groovy orange camper ✌️✌️💋💋🍄🎸🦋

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol. Thank you. It’s fun.

  • @Robertsramblings
    @Robertsramblings Жыл бұрын

    That was so clever, finishing out the night in the airport shuttle parking lot. Could be a little noisy but not any noisier than anywhere else and absolutely safe. 👍👍 … PS … loved the slideshow at the end!

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    $8 a night. Lol. I love the slide show too… now that’s livin.

  • @jackdawlove
    @jackdawlove Жыл бұрын

    Great tips Bev, thank you 👍 I especially appreciate learning about the Groupon all inclusive trips. Way more affordable than I would have guessed!

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve done probably 10 trips through Groupon. I think they’re a smokin deal!!!

  • @jackdawlove

    @jackdawlove

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BecomingBev I will definitely give that a try if I decide to take a trip without my wheels 👍

  • @MacGyver2154
    @MacGyver2154 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see you having fun and getting to see the world. Enjoy your travels.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Scott. I do.

  • @matthewrschuler
    @matthewrschuler Жыл бұрын

    Those are all excellent money saving ides Bev! BTW, you look great in groovy orange. 😀

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Appropriate for Daisy the Groovy Camper. Lol

  • @johnsingh6817
    @johnsingh6817 Жыл бұрын

    What a voice! and you even tell a story well in pictures and besides i like looking at you lol well done.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you John.

  • @nancyulloa7119
    @nancyulloa7119 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh!! I love this channel!!! Thank you so much!! Been watching your channel...sending this video to all my friends!!... also can't wait to stay at your campground

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Awe… Thank you Nancy. I believe in the tips Ive shared. It took a while to figure these out. Lol. And I’m still learning.

  • @sun_prancer
    @sun_prancer Жыл бұрын

    Love this! Amazing tips! ❤

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sherrie

  • @jcneedles388
    @jcneedles388 Жыл бұрын

    Great tips! Thanks for sharing.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    It was my pleasure to share. Loved meeting you. Thank you for joining me at FredRock

  • @marypham1928
    @marypham1928 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome tips for traveling Thanks Ms. Bev 👍👍👍

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mary…

  • @onibioh
    @onibioh Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bev. Excellent, excellent tips.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome.

  • @darcyks
    @darcyks Жыл бұрын

    Great tips ~ thanks for sharing❣️

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Darcy. Hope you’re feeling okay.

  • @helenknefley8148
    @helenknefley8148 Жыл бұрын

    I love the little clamperdecor! Thx for the info on traveling❤️

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Helen. It’s my pleasure to share.

  • @jimmymay2992
    @jimmymay2992 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome advice… thank you sweet lady!

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re so welcome

  • @gdonson4440
    @gdonson4440 Жыл бұрын

    You are the best !

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you❤️

  • @viviennesmith3780
    @viviennesmith3780 Жыл бұрын

    As always, Bev, great suggestions, advice and ideas!!! Safe travels! ❤

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Vivienne.

  • @cathysackett445
    @cathysackett445 Жыл бұрын

    That was great Bev good information thank you. I’m looking up stuff right now.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Awe… good. I can see you out there adventuring.

  • @vickiesweitzer8625
    @vickiesweitzer8625 Жыл бұрын

    Great tips! I had no idea Groupon did travel. Wow.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been super happy with the trips I’ve booked through them.

  • @davidmurling4252
    @davidmurling4252 Жыл бұрын

    You provided a wealth of information for us your viewers thank you very much.

  • @tammyskinnerpugh2006
    @tammyskinnerpugh2006 Жыл бұрын

    Great advice!

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tammy. You learn as you go.

  • @tammyskinnerpugh2006

    @tammyskinnerpugh2006

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BecomingBev With age comes Wisdom ha

  • @missjones8123
    @missjones8123 Жыл бұрын

    Your Awesome i hope i get to meet you one day!!

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    I. Hope I get to meet you one day!!!!!!

  • @GilbertNichols
    @GilbertNichols Жыл бұрын

    Awesome tips and photos. It’s good to hear from you again. I like Daisy. It looks cozy though I doubt I could fit my 7 foot tall body in it. lol. Happy trails to you, Bev!

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    There’s some extra room to hang your feet at the end of the bed. Lol.

  • @GilbertNichols

    @GilbertNichols

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BecomingBev Haha! My sights are on your bus! That’s more my size! It’s good to see you on video. I’m currently recovering in a rehab center in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

  • @LisaCisaPisa
    @LisaCisaPisa Жыл бұрын

    Great tips. I’ll need to check out the Southwest and United credit cards and compare with the current one I use regularly. I’m like you, I pay off my credit card off in full monthly.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    The points can really add up. And like I said I love having the credit cards work for me instead of me working for them.

  • @funnycartube
    @funnycartube Жыл бұрын

    Simply great camper! ❤️😊

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! I love my van.

  • @funnycartube

    @funnycartube

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BecomingBev Forgot to say - You too! 😊😊

  • @carneyrapids7375
    @carneyrapids7375 Жыл бұрын

    Love your channel! Found you from watching a video you were in on tiny home tours.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Awe. Yay. Welcome.

  • @dennyporter2447
    @dennyporter2447 Жыл бұрын

    I love the newest camper ! It's super groovie!.. nice travel tips... you are awesome Bev... Cheers to you my fellow Missourian!

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dennis. We love it too. Cheers right back to you.

  • @markrenfrow9873
    @markrenfrow9873 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Bev, another really great video. Now that we have been to Fredrock, I enjoy seeing you in places I've been, like inside the Silver Bullet and Daisy. Jonnie had some drone footage the other day, and it was nice to see and pick out things I had seen. Y'all have a great place! Keep on keeping on.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Awe… thank you Mark. We loved having you guys here.

  • @Dikz.70769
    @Dikz.70769 Жыл бұрын

    Wow that great....The orange color in your campervan. many more videos I have to watch😅

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope you picked up some good tips here. It’s how I travel the world.

  • @Dikz.70769

    @Dikz.70769

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BecomingBev .If I have a good idea I will share it with you😅

  • @HillbillyMusings
    @HillbillyMusings Жыл бұрын

    Hi Bev! Great video, hope you’re doing well out there. 😄

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jeff, always good to hear from you.

  • @HillbillyMusings

    @HillbillyMusings

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BecomingBev you too Bev 😉

  • @grahamwhittaker8844
    @grahamwhittaker8844 Жыл бұрын

    I’m not sure how the servo,s are in that US but here in OZ if you only buy fuel and nothing else you’ll save heaps. Always go to a shopping centre for all snacks,drinks extra, the larger the better. 👁👁🙃🙃🐕‍🦺😘😍🥰❤️🦘🐨🙏🇦🇺

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree. The prices are typically elevated at service stations.

  • @joolzbohr
    @joolzbohr Жыл бұрын

    Awesome tips! Hoping gas prices settle down soon. Sheesh. 😆

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    They’re coming down nicely. I paid $3.18 a gallon yesterday

  • @joolzbohr

    @joolzbohr

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BecomingBev awesome! Still 4.59 up in Michigan.

  • @patrickscribner3610
    @patrickscribner3610 Жыл бұрын

    Great tips! We love watching your travels! You're very soft spoken, you might consider wearing a mic while making your videos.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Normally I do. Lol. I just forgot this time. Thank you for the suggestion.

  • @patrickscribner3610

    @patrickscribner3610

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BecomingBev my wife says I’m hard of hearing too! Love you’re channel. If you’re ever in West Texas you’ve got a place to camp!

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    @@patrickscribner3610 awe. Thank you Patrick.

  • @louisguthrie7286
    @louisguthrie7286 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Bev. I have to go see my brother in California from Illinois. I am going to renew my passport to take advantage of these deals. The Air Force used to take care of my travel for 29 years. Thank you again. Stay Beautiful, thrifty,and exciting.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Louis. Enjoy your time with your brother. Thank you for being good to me and for your service.

  • @louisguthrie7286

    @louisguthrie7286

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BecomingBevYour encouragement always lifts me up. ❤

  • @estherstephens1858
    @estherstephens1858 Жыл бұрын

    Being flexible helps with volunteering seats with airlines. I use to do that so often back in the 90’s and early 2000’s. Like you said, if the airline announces that a particular flight is overbooked and is looking for volunteers to give up their seat the airline offered you a seat on the next flight AND a voucher for a monetary amount. I once travelled from PR to NYC. Because my original flight was so early in the morning I volunteered my seat several times and received vouchers for EVERY time I gave up my seat from that one trip alone. I did that with several trips. This works really well when the flights are close in time to each other and, of course, if you’re traveling alone or the person/ppl you’re with are willing to do the same. I haven’t done that in quite some time but I need to start doing that again. 😂. Bev, those trips you took look amazing. Btw, I also love that color on you.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Esther. Sounds like you know first hand how much credit you can get getting bumped. Lol.

  • @terrymiller1241
    @terrymiller1241 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Bev

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Terry❤️

  • @danrandall794
    @danrandall794 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. You and I both travel similarly. Some of the places I have been are North Dakota, Kansas and Indiana. Maybe your places are a little nicer than mine LOL. You epitomize the saying that it is not how many years you live but the life in the years--WOW. Those are great tips although I stay in the good old U.S.A. Never been to Mexico and been to Canada twice illegally. I was in Britain once when I did a trip to the US Virgin Islands. I did a dive( scuba) on the shipwreck the Rone and that was in the British Virgin Islands. If you are old and a guy you have seen underwater footage of this wreck. The movie The Deep starring Jacqueline Bisset and some guy (Nick Nolte) was quite memorable. Hey Bev one tip I would be careful of in this day and age in our country is using public transportation like subways. Crime is so out of control that I would think twice on that one. The only tip I would add is look at other cities nearby. As an example a few years ago I had to do a presentation in Little Rock Arkansas. I called our travel person looking for a direct flight and was told no such thing. I had to go to Atlanta and do a layover and then fly to Little Rock, yuck. I asked about a direct flight to some city close to Little Rock. I could fly direct to Memphis and get a rental car and I think the drive was an hour and a half. I was getting a rental car anyway. Flight was cheaper too. One last example as I know this is long. My Son had to go to Colorado Springs for work. He flew in to Denver and then had a layover before flying to Colorado Springs. He called me when he got there and I asked him how the four minute flight to Colorado Springs was? Anyway great video and tips!!!

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Dan. I agree about checking near by cities, especially in the northeast. They’re all so close. Your son… lol. Thank you for the tips

  • @peterhatch1583
    @peterhatch1583 Жыл бұрын

    😊🤩⚘🎈

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @frankmolina6910
    @frankmolina6910 Жыл бұрын

    So Beautiful..💞😍🔥🙏

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Frank

  • @carneyrapids7375
    @carneyrapids7375 Жыл бұрын

    I am getting a generator like you had. The predator 2000 watt. I am having a lot of trouble deciding on how to keep it secure while using at night. How did you keep yours safe while it was running? I plan on some nights at Walmart and I worry someone will cut my lock off while using it.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    I only used mine a few times off grid.

  • @carneyrapids7375

    @carneyrapids7375

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BecomingBev Thank you for taking the time to answer me.

  • @wyatt1153
    @wyatt1153 Жыл бұрын

    Not a good time to fly. Covid still out there.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s also at the grocery store but we still go.

  • @x35mmman
    @x35mmman Жыл бұрын

    you are missing a pumpkin in this video....pumpkin.

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @stoicstudent6116
    @stoicstudent6116 Жыл бұрын

    You should start an "onlyvans" 😏❤️‍🔥

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    I like the way you think. Lol

  • @stoicstudent6116

    @stoicstudent6116

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BecomingBev camp in tennessee 😘

  • @jenniferweems4730
    @jenniferweems4730 Жыл бұрын

    What are these " buying thanks?" It's kinda tacky

  • @BecomingBev

    @BecomingBev

    Жыл бұрын

    I have no idea what you mean.

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