Travelling has got to be one of the most fascinating and expensive hobbies that we can have—but it doesn’t have to get us into debt! There are plenty of great tools out there to help you save bucks while exploring your dream destinations.

To stretch your dollar while travelling, it’s important to be flexible about your destination. Some of the cheapest places to travel today are also the most culturally unique and historically fascinating while possibly being less crowded. If you’re headed to South America, consider exploring Brazil’s less-crowded sister country of Uruguay which reportedly boasts fantastic beaches and plenty of nature. For Europe, consider less traditionally popular destinations in the Central and East such as Prague or Bulgaria, or head due South to spend time one of the stunning whitewashed towns of the Greek Islands.

Accommodation can be the most expensive part of travelling for many tourists, especially for solo travelers. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to save money on accommodations that are much more comfortable than a hostel. Sites like Travel Set Go (https://travelsetgo.com/) are perfect for finding the lowest hotel rates. Often accommodations will be cheaper if you stay for a longer period of time, so consider staying in one place for longer rather than hopping around.

Flights are another high-cost travel item, but they don’t have to be! Follow sites like Secret Flying on your preferred social media streams. Try searching hashtags like #cheapflights and #secretdeals on Twitter. If you are considering a Europe tour, consider flying from country to country on a discount airline like Ryan Air, which occasionally offers flights for as low as $1! Keep an eye out for midweek flights as they are usually the cheapest. You can also try booking about two or three weeks ahead, as this tends to be the cheapest window for flights.

For tourist attractions, keep an eye out for Groupons for your preferred activity and city. Some cities also offer passes which get you into several sites at a discounted price. Visiting bigger cities in the off-season means cheaper rates on some attractions as well as fewer crowds.