Booklet Carnet
How To Get The Best Discounts While Traveling The World
We have spent the past couple months planning for our around the word trip. In said preparation we found out a couple memberships and passes which will make our lives easier as well as save some money. I'd like to share those with you.
EU Rail Passes
This pass will give you access to almost every single train in western Europe, this excludes UK. If you are less than 25 years old you qualify for a 2nd class pass which is about 25% less expensive then the first class pass. You can pick and choose the best pass for your travel needs. We chose to go with a 3 month-unlimited pass. Spain is one of the only countries that requires a small supplement fee when booking a train ride. Otherwise, you get to ride fast and slow trains as much you you like.
Camping International Card
The Camping International Card has mainly two interesting benefits: You get access to exclusive campsites and receive up to 15% discount. The second benefit and perhaps more interesting one is the ability to use it as an identification card at campgrounds. Normally they would ask you to leave you passport at the office when you are camping. I don't know about you, but I am not comfortable leaving my passport anywhere. The Camping International Carnet serves as you I.D. in place of your passport. If you are a AAA member you can request a carnet for about $30. If you are not a AAA member FCRV can provide you with a one year membership for about $60 (the only place I found where you can get this card in the US, thanks Heather). Note you will receive one card per family, not one per person.
Hostelling International Card
The Hostelling International membership card is all you need to access the world's largest network of budget travel accommodations as well as many member exclusive discounts and special offers. This means you get access to exclusive hostels and special offers on the road. You don't have to get this membership ahead of time, but I recommend you do, it makes things easier when you arrive at the hostel. Discounts normally ranger from 5-15%. Some hostels required you to have the card, but they allow you purchase it when you arrive.
Royal Oak Foundation Card
The Royal Oak Foundation engages Americans in the work of the National Trust of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, one of the world's largest and most progressive conservation organizations. With the membership you get to enjoy free entry to over 350 historic locations, which includes some of Britain's most amazing countryside; places like Stonehenge. The membership will cost you $80 for a family. With your membership you will receive a 200 page guide containing most of the included locations as well as parking pass, which grants you free parking at most of the locations—great value and highly recommended.
For long term world travelers, I would recommend picking up the memberships above. They will not only save you money and time but also include guides, and discount booklets that will help you familiarize yourself with long-term international travel.
About the Author
Bruno Miranda, a software developer, multi-disciplinary designer and passionate about food and wine. In the beginning of 2010 my wife and I decided to take a couple months from work to travel the world. We had been working non-stop for over 10 years and decided we needed a break.
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