I tend to travel on the cheap. I am lucky that I have a wife and travel partner who is willing to do the same.

Sticking to a tight budget will take some preparation. There will definitely be times you wish you had more money in your bank account.

However, if doing it on the cheap means you can stay longer, then it’s worth it.

There will be times when you wish you had more money in your bank account…

One money-saving tip: we never book more than one or two nights before we leave.

Generally, if a hotel has a website or online presence, it’s because it is a well set-up, established hotel, which means it is going to be pricey.

Wait until you get there to find the better deals. We’ve never been without accommodation, although it’s been close a few times.

Another good tip is to avoid western food. Eating and drinking like the locals means you will avoid jumped-up tourist prices.

Lastly, we try to avoid drinking booze regularly when we’re away. We’ll have the odd beer here and there, but not every lunchtime and every night.