by Lauren | May 21, 2015 | The Poorgeoisie
Related Stories: –How to save money for vacation from 11 travel experts By Christina Lavingia GOBANKINGRATES.COM Whether they’re spending their money on live concerts, nights out or travel, it’s a popular sentiment among millennials that experiences shouldn’t take a back seat to growing their savings accounts. Though frugal and concerned about their futures, millennials value seeing the world up close and in person — which comes at a price. Luckily, the internet, mobile apps and various companies are making cheap travel more doable. A travel budget comes with a number of components, including transportation costs, lodging expenses and food; so how can millennials satisfy their wanderlust when funds are tight? Here are over 30 savings tips, sites and resources millennials and older generations alike can take advantage of to save on travel costs. 15 Websites for Saving Money on Lodging Finding an affordable place to stay can be difficult, especially if you’re traveling to a small city or rural area where options are few. Here are a few tips for avoiding hotel costs altogether. Check for Hotel Alternatives Online Some travelers couldn’t imagine staying in a hostel, a local’s apartment, camping or sleeping on a stranger’s couch. To save money, though, these options could make that dream trip doable. And if you’re a millennial who’s eager to meet fellow travelers and locals alike, these options might actually be more enriching. “Believe it or not, hostels are hot right now,” said Nikki Pepper, deputy editor of OhThePeopleYouMeet.com. “Not just a conglomerate of [foreigners] in sleeping bags, hostels are sought out by travelers to meet like-minded people on their journey.” Here...