Vacations

[Justin7]

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Hey. I've seen a lot of dental students travel to different countries on their breaks for vacations. How do they afford it? Are they using savings, parents or loans/credit cards to fund it? Thanks for the info on advance.

 

[Localnative]

cant speak as dental student because I stayed pretty local however during residency I ventured to Holland, Belgium, Thailand, Vietnam
combo of savings, earned income and credit cards
its doable. just read lonely planet regarding budgeting, financing, etc.
any ?s just PM me bro.

 

[Justin7]

Thanks for your feedback. Very helpful.

 

[Faux]

some pretty sizable sign up bonuses for credit cards out there too. like $600 in air fare (chase sapphire )

 

[nonociceptors]

workaway.info

never pay for accommodation again, and you can meet locals. I hate traveling like a tourist. Through workaway I've met dozens and dozens of people in many countries who have then offered to have me stay with their families, see things like a true local, and avoid tourist traps. It makes trips way more rewarding and memorable. If you're the kind of person who wants to fly to Hawaii and sit on a beach all day then you probably won't want to do this, though haha.

 

[Antibes]

Airbnb, flash deals from Priceline... all can save you significantly.

 

[Justin7]

Thanks guys for the help!

 

[Hannah Banana]

I saved money from working while going to school.