Given the turbulent economic times, you are probably thinking that scaling back your expenses and skipping your next vacation are good ideas. Here you will find some great ideas for traveling on a budget.

Leave your additional valuables at your home. If you decide to bring valuables, you could lose them, or they could even be stolen.

Avoid food allergies when going abroad by not going to places that cannot translate. If you have food allergies, you should familiarize yourself with the foreign language names of your allergies. You need to be able to communicate well enough to order food that is safe for your consumption.

When traveling abroad, be on the lookout for criminals who may be posing as law or government officials. You should never give anyone your original passport no matter who they purport to be, or you could end up stranded in a strange land. If …