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Money Talks Podcast: Am I Adulting Right - How to travel on a budget

That two-week trip to Japan sounds like a balm to cure many busy days. But the cost of travel can limit what you want to do, especially if you are on a tight budget. Our guest shares how you can have fun without breaking the bank.

Need a break but don’t want to splurge too much on an overseas holiday? You can travel affordably if you are willing to take these extra steps, says finance blogger Eugene Chai.

He shares with host Elizabeth Neo his best hacks on how to score cheaper air tickets, accommodation and sightseeing deals. Am I Adulting Right is a limited series on the Money Talks podcast.

Eugene Chai on what to do when searching for air tickets online:
Go into incognito mode and clear your cache because (online travel agencies and airlines) save your data ... which could put you at a disadvantage because they know that you're getting desperate.
Financial blogger Eugene Chai shares his best tips on how to travel on a budget on the Money Talks podcast. (Photo: CNA/Tiffany Ang)

Jump to these key moments: 

  • 5:08 Hacks to book cheaper flights
  • 12:21 Choosing airports
  • 15:50 Finding accommodation deals
  • 21:35 Money-saving sightseeing tips
  • 23:27 Cash, credit card or multicurrency apps?
  • 24:29 Should you travel during the festive season?

Find more episodes of Money Talks here.

A new episode of Money Talks drops every Tuesday. Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify for the latest updates.

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