Travelling longer usually comes down to one thing: making your money last. Here are ten ways backpackers stretch every dollar.
Travel in shoulder season, book flights midweek, and lock in trips early for the best departures. Sign up for deal alerts so you never pay full price.
Cook a few meals, walk instead of taxi, carry a refillable bottle, and eat where the locals eat. Group tours also save money by bundling transport and accommodation.
Spend on the experiences you will remember and skip the ones you will not. A once-in-a-lifetime trek is worth it. The third airport coffee is not.