Traveling

Do you want to have some time off? Are you dreaming of a travel that will please you and your pocket? Here are few ways that will help you to choose your trip that does not cost a fortune.

 There is nothing nicer than time spent away from home. The hot sun that tans our skin. All this doesn’t have to be expensive. Look below to see my methods for budget traveling.

• First, we need to focus on the time at which we want to start traveling. Any trip outside the season is much better for your pocket.Let’s take Spain and its islands as an example.Even outside the holiday season, the weather is not bad.Spring is perfect to visit if you want to be perfectly warm and wear short sleeves, but autumn won’t disappoint either. As an example, I will show the annual temperature in Murcia, Spain.As you can see in the attached picture, the temperature is favorable not only in the air, but also in the water.

• If the trip is to be on a budget, we should consider something more than staying in a hotel. A good solution are guesthouses, apartments where you prepare your own meals or hotels where you share rooms. By choosing the option of cooking your own food, you have the opportunity to learn about local products, local markets and save money.

• To save on attractions and transport, I recommend using public transport or walking, which also gives you a chance to see the atmosphere of the place in more detail and get to know the culture there. Each country has something different to offer. If we want to visit monuments, eat good food or enjoy the view of beautiful architecture, we must do a little price research on the Internet so as not to be surprised at the very end.Take Paris, France, for example.Notre Dame Cathedral and Sacred Heart Basilica are free. At the same time, you can see the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre up close.There are no fees charged from outside.Even though the Notre Dame Cathedral was closed to the public in 2019, we can still enjoy the beauty of its architecture.It is a building built in the 12th century and shows Gothic architecture, which was appreciated by many artists and writers.Even after so many years, she is still admired by many people around the world. When checking their website: https://www.notredameedeparis.fr/ we can check when it will open again, its history and many more.

• Another thing are interesting promotions such as: Last minute or mystery destination holiday.Each offer is based on a short time to departure or a random location. This gives us a cheaper cost and interesting experiences. It may turn out that there are places in the area that you have not visited, or you did not expect them to be at an affordable price, but you would like to see them. In this way, we have a chance to get to know not only other cultures and countries, but also delve deeper into our own culture, available at our fingertips. https://thebigsurprise.co.uk/mystery-holidays/ 

• Although a large expense comes to mind, this is not the case.The biggest expense in this case is getting to the place, but living there is not as expensive as everywhere else.  Looking at the map below, we can say that food products are much cheaper, so by renting a room in a guesthouse or shared rooms we can visit wonderful landscapes very cheaply. Very warm weather, many different species of plants and animals not seen everyday living in their natural environment. One such animal is Asian giant softshell that can reach more than 3.3 feet .[ https://britannica.com/animal/softshell-turtle] And a plant that is not often seen is Asoka Tree that is a symbol of peace in Indian culture and have a really interesting history. [ https://greenverz.com/ashoka-tree/ ] There are free attractions and the opportunity to see it with your own eyes [without training that people serve them and without cages that they are trapped in] and admire it.

• Another quite risky, but adrenaline-inducing trip is traveling with random people who will give you a ride to the place where they are going. This is risky, because we will never be fully sure whether the people who offer help are safe, or whether we will not come across a crazy person who may turn out to be crazy.As an example, I can give a man from Poland – Dawid Fazowski, who started his adventure this way. He goes from country to country and meets terrifying people and goes to dangerous places, but he is very happy with the opportunity to visit them and can see everything with his own eyes and talk to people who have experienced things that we have never even dreamed of. He presents his experiences on YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook and has also written books that are available for purchase.In his films, he also shows places that are completely free to visit and have very interesting stories that are worth delving into to feel the power of the past and what it has brought us.

• If traveling without a specific purpose is not encouraging, there is the possibility of becoming a volunteer, where we can closely observe the culture of the people living there. It is a combination of pleasant and useful. You can choose what you want help with. It may be to help with education or improve health and wellbeing. There are many organizations that deal with this. One of them is INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER HQ. All information is available on their website https://www.volunteerhq.org, where you can check your destination and chose what you want to help with.

There are many opportunities to plan your time not only well, but also cheaply. You don’t have to focus on advertisements and expensive offers we receive. It’s worth doing everything your own way.

Travel smarter not harder!

Are you feeling exhausted? Need time away, but you are on a budget? Are you ready to pack your bags and start exploring the world but not sure where to start? You are just in the perfect place to find out about it! You might be new to travelling, or maybe a seasonal traveller, it is crucial to be able to travel smarter and not harder, as it will make your life so much easier for you and will save you money but still allow you to live your life to the fullest! My aim in this blog to share many tips and hacks to help you make your trips are budget-friendly and unforgettable.

Throughout the year 2023 we have all experienced a massive growth in inflation which is also known as cost of living crisis. We can see increase in prices in our everyday life, weather we go to supermarkets and shop for food, or notice how much our bills went up – with that being said the holiday’s prices also went up! I took a look at one of the articles which is comparing the holiday’s packages from 2022 to 2023.

As you can see on the graph, the most popular holiday destinations have gone up by nearly 30% in just one year! Leaving many people and families not being able to afford a time away as the prices are ridicules.

Budget-travelling

My purpose is to show you that you can still get away, enjoy tour time weather you are travelling by yourself or with your family and don’t spend ridiculous amounts of money! Budged-friendly traveling is not only possible but also rewarding, creating beautiful and unforgettable memories. I am here to help you find affordable, accommodations, cheap flights and many free attractions as there are many ways to a budget-friendly travelling without ruining the quality of your experience. Stay patient as I am about to let you in on some secrets.

There are countless attractions around the world to see, such as breath-taking natural views, beautiful landmarks, and every country comes with amazing cultural experiences we can all learn something from. This is created so every person will be able to find a perfect fit for themselves. I have also took an inspiration from a website called Wowcher to create a mystery holiday! Where a person can choose the dates they would like to get away, choose what airport they are flying from but the destination they are going to is a mystery. I think this is perfect for someone who is passionate for a time away and it is not looking for a particular destination. Furthermore, meeting new people within your local area is also crucial when budgeting, this is because they can recommend various places that they have found cheap but give them the experience they’ve longed for.

Holiday packages

As I have previously mention, weather you want to travel alone, with friends or family there are countless things you can do to save money. One of the first key aspects are hotels, instead of choosing 4/5 star hotels, try and look for a 3 start accommodation, there are also apps that can help you find a cheaper place to stay. We have an app called booking, which shows us budged friend places. Another important thing is the dates you are planning to get away, as the summer time season is the most popular season of the year and therefore it is the most expensive, to save money on your holiday it is crucial to book your holiday in advance but also out of peak time as you will be surprised how much cheaper and better options you are able to get.

Mystery holiday package

A mystery holiday price is £150 per person, and it will take you away for 4 nights to any country in the world! All you have to do is choose an airport you wish to fly from and choose the dates you want to have your holiday. Going for this option will not only save you thousands of pounds when booking a regular holiday for yourself and/or family members, but it also relieves the stress of deciding where to go and what place is within your budget, boosting your excitement when the website reveals your holiday destination whilst doubling the savings you would have compared to what you would have when booking a regular holiday.

Low cost attractions around the world

When you are on a budged and still want to see amazing attractions to create unforgettable attractions it’s important to follow these steps. Once you know the destination you are going to , it is important to do some research on that place, as you would be surprised how many amazing things could be around you that you can visit at very low cost or maybe at no cost at all. There might be many museums worth visiting to learn something about the culture of the country, beautiful parks, or maybe street food you’ve yet to try.

Traveling is not only about the destination, it’s about the journey, about the memories, all the beautiful things you can view, but also the experience and the history it holds. By using all the hacks and tips which were provided throughout the blog; you can get away, live your life to the fullest, and still save money.

I hope you have found these tips and hacks beneficial to make your traveling easier whilst saving money! Creating amazing memories as well as expanding your knowledge different cultures that you can teach your family members and future family, motivating them to travel and see the wonders of the world for themselves.

References

Planning a budget-friendly trip around the world: your ultimate guide. Available at: https://www.worldpackers.com/articles/trip-around-the-world#:~:text=Look%20for%20free%20and%20low,of%20these%20opportunities%20to%20explore. Accessed: 06/05/2024

Which- Holidays up to 70% more expensive amid cost of living crisis (1901/2023) Available at: https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/holidays-more-expensive-amid-cost-of-living-crisis-aAynX8C3tjrd Accessed: 03/05/2024

Wowcher- Mystery holiday. Available at: https://www.wowcher.co.uk/deal/travel/european-city-breaks/other-cities/e/mystery-holiday-deal Accessed: 03/05/2024

Digital marketing

Target customers

The product revolves around home fitness. During its popular period, people pay more attention to sports health, which brings unlimited potential business opportunities. The target customer group for millennials aged 18-24 is the main consumer group. In-depth understanding of their consumption habits, increase online purchase channels, improve adaptability, to obtain more fun and better course combinations, create a high frequency of use among millennial customers, and attract more customers to join the home fitness program.

Clients between the ages of 18 and 24 pursue fitness and a strong body. At this age, they are in the golden stage of physical development, and their bones are fully mature and strong. This type of customer group recommends fitness exercises and equipment. According to the different needs of customers for fitness, the system is suitable for customers’ fitness programs and equipment. Need to understand the customer’s self-positioning, ideal goals, nutritional arrangements, fitness frequency and other information. The purpose of the exercise is to give priority to anaerobic training, supplemented by aerobic training. This is the mature physiological function of men and women aged 18 to 24, with a high level of metabolism and strong secretion of growth hormone. This age group is the golden stage to improve strength and shape. It also satisfies the psychological satisfaction of the 20-year-old age group and the pursuit of bodybuilding.

On the other hand, they are also a high-risk group of obesity, reasonable exercise to lose weight and a healthy diet. It is recommended to match with equipment, fitness is mainly to increase muscle strength, exercise is relatively large, and at the same time, pay attention to science and comprehensiveness, and it is suitable to choose growth fitness equipment. For example, multifunctional home fitness series, tensioners, grips, dumbbells, supine support, dumbbells, multifunctional treadmills, etc., to obtain the best muscle condition. Healthy recipes, leading users to complete at home, need protein powder and supplements for muscle training to achieve the goal of healthy weight loss.

Digital user platform

Social networking, fitness at home after getting off work, is not only a way of life but also a way for people to socialize. The main users of the APP are young people, in line with the product’s digital marketing channel, which integrates all equipment information, coach records, new product promotions, nutrition and fitness knowledge. Establish a communication community for fitness users, and users are located in the community. Divided into three parts, the first part includes sports dynamics, sports rankings and sharing with friends. Users who reach established fitness goals or use fitness goals frequently will be rewarded, which can be used to exchange coaching courses or as gifts to friends. In the second part, all family customers who have purchased fitness equipment have an APP account to record the customer’s weight, body fat, muscle content, fitness goals, fitness recipes and other customer information. In the third part, users adapt to the forum, satisfying the sharing desire and sense of honour of modern young people. They share and exchange fitness photos and results. These photos will attract fans and likes from different users and users who created influencer.

Fitness trainer

Tailored for the user, a variety of fitness training for you to choose training under the guidance of the coach at home, not limited by space. Fitness is done at home to avoid boredom and boredom. Provides different fitness combinations and guides. Coaches and employees need to form a team in the background. This is especially important for new users, beginners and users who need to lose weight. To urge users to reach their goals, they can share food photos and sleep time and other information exchanges every day. Fitness plans are tailor-made for customers with different needs and arranged according to customers’ equipment and fitness needs. The recording and broadcasting of star coaches are lively and interesting and provide personalized and personalized services according to the characteristics and needs of the crowd. Celebrity coaches need to be established on the platform to attract more fans and clicks. Operate fan management to better interact with users and understand their needs, to meet user needs.

Data usage

The existing digital marketing SES (Search Engine Service) has created the company’s celebrity coaches and celebrity members from the media to increase media traffic and exposure. For example, young people such as Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and TikTok use advanced social platforms to encourage users to share fitness photos and experiences on different social platforms or cooperate with companies to create fitness network celebrities. Customers who are between 18-24 years old and have little work experience or fitness experience are novices. Different work experience is required, and you can use this method to work with them. Promote the company’s products on social platforms first. Secondly, use the fan effect to promote the equipment and recruit more fitness fans, which can turn them into potential users, and establish free coaching and nutrition guidance course services.

Conclusion

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the extension of home fitness habits will gradually enlarge, and the audience will continue to change in the future, which will accelerate the popularity of online fitness and gradually form a sense of identity among users. The future epidemic will pass, how to plan the strategy facing the home fitness market in the future. There is a surge in users. With the addition of professional and semi-professional users, the existing fitness content can no longer meet the quality and quantity needs of “critical” users. Two groups of non-deep users and semi-professional users are testing the “diversified” content construction capabilities of online fitness. In the future, the industry will continue to provide home fitness users with integrated and innovative solutions for weight loss and fitness through fitness equipment in the form of a more refined division of labour.

On the other hand, the ability of the public to identify high-quality fitness content and services has been strengthened, making high-quality content and service provision stand out, accelerating the continuous optimization and upgrading of online equipment, coaching content and recipes. We will move towards a more benign model and development direction in terms of user conversion, content and service upgrades, diversified monetization models, and efficiency improvements.