Traveling both near and far is expensive when you add up everything from transportation and lodging to spending money and food, which leads most travelers toward creative solutions for funding their next big adventure. Here are four that will help get you out-of-town.
1. Get rid of your car…for money
While this is counterproductive when taking a road trip, it’s perfect for covering the cost of an airplane ticket. Plus, there are many ways to get money for your car. Sure, you can sell you car, but that requires time finding a buyer. Instead, did you ever think, I can scrap my car? Scrap yards pay top dollar for cars to extract their metal and glass components.
2. Give blood and plasma
It is unrealistic to fund an entire trip by contributing to every blood drive in town, but it’s easy to earn tens of dollars by simply sitting in a chair for a few minutes. And as every hardcore traveler knows, every dollar goes a long way on a trip.
3. Turn a hobby into a business
A creative way for scoring money is by getting paid for what you do or know best. For example, if you’re a car enthusiast, consider the fee you can charge for a car valuation to local sellers. Or sell your arts and crafts, and even tutor children or adults.
4. Become a guinea pig
Pharmaceutical companies and lab scientists are always in need of people to undergo clinical studies for new products or research. Best of all, they pay handsomely for those that volunteer. Once you overcome any side effects, pack you bags and enjoy your next trip.
