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[fester]

Here a new forum on request! Have a nice trip

[SamuiWatch]

The only real way to cut costs is to arrange your very own DIY holiday

Backpackers always get the best deals - because they can afford to take smallish risks for all the cheapest deals available and they can make up their mind very quickly - and just 'go for it'.

Bagpackers are normally familes - with kids - and therefore have to be more circumspect.

There are three mains expenses involved in arranging a DIY vacation:

1) Flights: - tickets are always non refundable and non transferable. This will probably be your biggest single item of expense. Advice? Shop around well in advance - or try last minute deals.

2) Accommodation: This will be your second biggest expense. But if you take the above advice, you will then almost certainly be able to make savings on accommodation too - as most places offer discounts for arriving within 2-weeks or booking well in advance - say after six-months.

3) Food: - This should work out your smallest expense as the price of food in Thailand will always, by definition, reflect the standard of living for the local inhabitants. Advice? Always eat where the locals eat because Thais are extremely fussy people when it comes to fresh wholesome food and if they like it - and they can afford it YOU will definitely be able to afford it - and maybe get to like it too! When in Rome . .

Anything else? Yes, if you are a small party, say four or over, then renting a private villa or bungalow is your best bet - because you only pay for the one villa - not for the people staying there. Then you can either cook your own grub (especially breakfasts and snacks) or you eat out at cheap restaurants and cafes or you can have steaming hot food delivered to your villa - this gives you three more ways to save money.

Bon Voyage and Bon Appetite

[londonthai]

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