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The most inexpensive way to travel on a motorcycle is with a tent. I know, some of you gave up the tent along time ago. However, sleeping under the stars can really bring the zen back into your life and allows for other ways to spend your money while travelling. If you don't mind camping, some savings tips are:
1. Find an off the road place to set up your tent that is undeveloped, meaning it has no picnic tables or outhouses.
2. If you choose a campsite, a good tip is to ride around the campsite first to see if there are other motorcyclists there. If so,
ask if they are willing to share their site. Half the cost of having your own.
If you just can't take the tent idea, there are some folks that open their home
up to motorcyclists for either no cost or really low cost. You can find these opportunities by joining MotoStays.com or Motorcycle Travel Network. Both
have a membership fee but if you take advantage of a "free" room its well
worth the fee.
If you have to stay at a hotel, use AAA to get a discount. Offer to pay cash for
their lowest rate. Use some of the sites like priceline.com if you can't negotiate
a lower rate yourself. Generally after 6PM you can get the best rate, if that
works for you.
If you do stay at a hotel, do your laundry, use their WIFI and choose one that
offers breakfast in the morning. Grab an extra banana or muffin for your
snack along the way.
Breakfast and Lunch are your two cheapest eating out options. Travel with
a mini cooler and stop at grocery stores to stock up. Peanut butter and
jelly taste way better while on the road. Carry a lot of snacks so you don't make expensive food choices because you are hungry.
Gas is an expense that you don't have much control over. You can choose a
chain that offers discounts and carry their card. Also, if you utilize points on
your credit card, charge your fuel to it and benefit when you get home.
Live your dream!
Great tips Mark, thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you DeeDee and Richard.
DeleteGood tips on hotels and using people's homes. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAt 71 years young, motorcycle tent camping is the most affordable means of covering some miles. However being a lone motorcyclist of this age there is a LOT of apprehension when thinking of using an unknown off road overnight stop, from animal and the "indigenous" of the area, eh?
ReplyDeleteYou are correct motorcycle camping has its benefits however, safety comes first.
DeleteLife Learner, you are most welcome. I hope the tips are useful for you while enjoying your motorcycle adventures.
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