UAE: Planning to fly out soon? How you can save when travelling to costly destinations

UAE: Planning to fly out soon? How you can save when travelling to costly destinations

Budget travel advice often encourages people to seek out the least expensive destinations in the world. While there are lots of exciting places where prices are budget-friendly, what if they're not the destinations you want to visit? What if you were hoping to travel to and visit places that are widely regarded as expensive – according to several travel surveys – like Switzerland, Singapore, Japan, Norway or Iceland? “It's an unavoidable fact that the cost of living in some countries is more than it is in others. With some solid planning and a few compromises here and there, however, it's possible to go virtually anywhere on even the most meagre of budgets,” said Richa Dev, a Dubai-based travel consultant and blogger. You've probably heard the phrase "location, location, location" and nowhere is this more accurate than when traveling to expensive countries. “Choosing the right neighbourhood to stay in can save you huge amounts of cash, not only when it comes to accommodation, but also on things like transportation and buying food,” added Dev. “Staying right in the heart of the most popular tourist district will always be the most expensive option. However, you usually only need to head a few