钱包空空如也，却能环游世界？是的，这不是传奇......
“想要减少旅游费用，你需要寻找机会并且做好准备抓住它们。你必须积极主动，不要害怕寻求别人的建议、帮助和指引。你会惊讶地发现，当你谈及自己需要的这些时，人们是十分乐意提供的。我发现，大多数人是十分愿意也一直寻找着正确的人去提供建议、帮助和指引。你百分之百错过了机会，没有把握住......”
吉姆?劳伦斯，34岁，用8年的时间几乎没有花钱就环游了世界......
我们都听说过这样一句老话，生命中最美好的东西总是免费的。但是大多数人认为这一规则仅仅适用于人生中的一些 小乐趣，比如芳香的花朵或者与朋友们一起欢乐地大笑。的确，这些是美好的，但是关于那些更大的乐趣，像是在 世界各地飞，你能不能做到免费呢？
好吧，如果不能做到免费，那么至少可以很便宜。如果你期待着环游世界却又没有那么多的钱来挥霍，这篇文章就是为你量身定制的。你不需要上千美元就可以上路了。实际上，你所需要的一切就是一点创意，一点勇气，一点热情，一些想法，使自己开启这段旅程。以下就是一些比较明智的方法，是奶奶会同意的。其他的一些就比较有伤风化—人们为了省钱使出的招数令人惊异—但是，你是从什么时候开始采纳奶奶的意见了呢？
所以别让你的空钱包夺走了你一生中难得的旅行。只要记住：带着正确的态度，人生中最美好的东西—即便是旅行—也可以非常便宜。
1.交换房子或是把房子租出去
简而言之：最近因为一部电影《恋爱假期》而十分著名的这一方法，首要前提就是，你有一所房子。如果你确实有一所房子出租，有各种各样的网站为业主提供在线分类来打广告（homeexchange.com, homexchangevacation.com 或 homebase-hols.com）。大多数要交注册费，但是之后你全年都可以为自己的房子打广告了。交换时间的长度取决于双方交换服务的需要。另一种可替代的方法就是，如果旅行者够幸运的话，可以把房子租出去。
倡导者的话：不需要现金的食宿？这是一个简单的问题。呆在家里而不是旅馆里通常有这样一些好处，有厨房，有电话，甚至有网络。同时，不在家的时候把房子租出去也是现金的一大来源；在多伦多、温哥华甚至圣约翰一间公寓一个月的租金就足以支付你在玻利维亚或加纳的花费。
奶奶的话：在交出你房屋的钥匙之前小心地筛选候选者，否则等你回来的时候就无家可归了。
2.代为照看房子
简而言之：如果你正住在父母的空房子里、大学生宿舍里或是朋友的沙发上，你就是在房屋交换上交好运（或者，更准确地说，你可能已经在免费旅行了）。代为照看房子或许是你的一个选择。如果你正在寻找这个工作，有许多在线网站你可以打广告来说明自己提供的服务。点击：:www.housecarers.com, www.mindmyhouse.com张贴广告在几个不同的国家，或是国家网站如澳大利亚网站： housesitworld.com.au, happyhousesitters.com.au, 或aussiehousesitters.com.au。你也可以通过大学社区、教会社区或是社区中心张贴广告，寻找有需要的家庭（在大众信息主页上，在居民中，在大学报纸上）。像社交网站craigslist.org 和facebook.com也值得一试。
倡导者的话：找到像这样的工作是十分宝贵的。你将会获得免费住宿，与此相交换的就是你要做一些植物浇水、遛狗的工作。
奶奶的话：为什么人们想要一个陌生人住在家里？他们一定是色狼！
3.志愿活动和筹集资金
简而言之：有没有考虑过做发展项目的志愿者？将你的时间贡献给帮助有价值的海外事业的好处之一就是它或许可以为你提供一个机会，筹集资金支持你的工作。一些志愿活动组织能够帮助你解决食宿问题，有时候甚至是机票问题。大多数的机构做到这一点是需要大量时间承诺的（一至两年），还有专业技能和经验。一种可以替代的方法是参加短期的项目并且筹集资金。学校，雇主，社区组织，亲朋好友对于大多数志愿者来说都是精神支持的重要来源，而且大多数志愿者都愿意去帮助好的事业。一些当地的组织也支持这一工作，包括你们当地的狮子会(www.lionsclubs.org),乐观主义者俱乐部(www.optimist.org)或是扶轮社(www.rotary.org).
倡导者的话：很多志愿者都成功地筹集到了足够的资金来支付他们的现金支出，甚至是为他们感兴趣的项目捐款。你不仅仅是为一项有价值的项目做贡献，志愿者旅行也是了解和学习世界的另一个部分最有意义的方式之一。
奶奶的话：听起来不错，但是在我们打桥牌的时候不要唠叨我的朋友们捐款哦！
4.拼车或是搭便车
简而言之：你可以搭去同一方向的人的便车，或者如果你有车的话，可以找人和你拼车，从而抵消燃油成本。拼车通常需要提前计划，因为旅行者倾向于在离开之前看看车子，试坐一下。有的旅行者在旅游论坛上面做广告(thorntree.lonelyplanet.com),还有网站专门为这种乘车共享服务，比如www.erideshare.com,
www.compartir.org和www.hitchhikers.org.还可以在旅馆和其他游客聚集的场地做广告。尽管需要更多的是计划而不是搭便车，拼车是一种更为安全的选择。你可以在旅行之前约见对方（最好是在公共场所）也要查证一下他们的介绍书、身份证照片和电话号码。当然，在世界上的有些地方，比如古巴，搭便车只是生活方式的一部分。
倡导者的话：拼车和搭便车都是满足当地风俗的好方法，同时，也非常环保，比自驾车便宜很多。
奶奶的话：和你在网上认识的人一起去旅行？你妈从来没有教过你怎样去保护自己的人身安全吗？
5.在游艇上做船员
简而言之：你没有必要知道你的右舷的端口来帮助船员。了解航海技术可以使你成为稳操胜券的人，但是烹饪、机械和导航能力可以使你在船上得到一份有报酬的工作，通常一种额外的技能足以使你在游艇上面得到自己的工作通道。如果你想感受一下这种可用的选项，点击英国船员探求者: www.crewseekers.net（注意：收取成员资格费）。船员探求者列出了许多机会，包括有报酬的工作、分享贡献的航海旅行和工作通道旅行。
如果你想要冒险—或者碰巧发现自己在一个港口城市—就自己到码头，开始问问题。付账后离开酒吧和餐厅，检查公告板上面的广告并且考虑发布自己的。在“定位口岸”年的不同时间发生—船主天气窗户有限，这一期间，他们必须转移船只（飓风季节，任何人？）。让你自己出现在正确的时间，正确的地点，带着正确的态度，你一定能够找到一艘游艇愿意带着你去旅行。
倡导者的话：你有没有总是梦想着在惊涛骇浪中冒险？和真正活生生的船长一起旅行，把这种冒险当做是搭便车吧！
奶奶的话：你疯了吗？没有看过加勒比海盗吗？ ？？
6.在游轮上做船员
简而言之：在某种程度上，是海上旅行的一种不太冒险的方法。但是在游轮上有上百亿种可做的工作。最好的选择是为游客提供某一专业技能领域的教育或者娱乐的短期合同。许多网站都提供游轮工作的清单—有些是诈骗的—不过大多数游轮公司直接在网站上面列出了他们可以提供的工作机会。从点击这里开始：www.carnival.com 或 www.royalcaribbean.com
倡导者的话：这是一种用别人的钱来游览世界的方法。
奶奶的话：船员的工作并不总是那么迷人的：工作人员要工作好长时间，呆在甲板下面，而且只有极少数时候才允许下船。
7.帮别人运输车辆
简而言之：当人们从一个地方转移到另一个地方的时候，他们常常要找人把车也送过去—这也是你出现的地方。从直接查询汽车租赁或是搬家公司开始，有的人需要在有限的时间内找司机来把车辆从一个城市转移到另一个城市。在城市里、社区里或大学报纸的分类区查找广告或是自己登广告，可以给你带来需要司机的车主的联系。试着去登广告并且在你所在的城市和你想要旅行去的城市里面搜寻。总部在澳大利亚的租赁公司，包括Britz (www.britz.com.au)和Maui(www.maui.com.au） ，一年之中就需要偶尔的搬迁。而且在季末，由于季节需求，他们通常需要一次性搬迁大量的车辆到一个具体的地点。记住：很多公司要求你至少21岁。
倡导者的话：只要你足够灵活，这是一种简单又划算的方法，可以把你从A点转移到B点。
奶奶的话：别忘了查一下在澳大利亚他们开车的时候走路的哪边！
8.在WWOOF上注册吧
简而言之：WWOOF (World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms的缩写，为1972年在英国率先成立的一个组织，当时的用意是为让都市人体验农村生活而推出一种“以工换食宿”的工作假期) 是世界网络，有机农场主们有时为志愿者们提供加入他们的机会。与WWOOF办公室联系，说明你自己想要参观的国家（最终统计，2007年12月份，在全世界83个国家中都有这种机会）。少量的会员费就可以使你接触到那个国家会员农场的名单。更多关于各个国家分支和会员的细节详见：www.wwoof.org。
倡导者的话：这是一个好点子：只要你为农场提供帮助，食宿都是包的。如果你足够幸运的话，他们或许会让你免费吃水果和蔬菜。
奶奶的话：确保你明天吃上饱饱的三餐来保持体力，不要忘记擦防晒霜。
9.争取旅行奖学金
简而言之：最近在校园里“国际化”是一个非常流行的词汇，对于加拿大想去国外留学的学生来说，也可以得到越来越多的资金。举一个可以得到资金的实例，点击www.scholarships.gc.ca,上面列出了对于加拿大人想要去的50个国家学习的奖励。对于在国际化发展中的本科学习和实地调查，点击国际化发展研究中心网站(www.idrc.ca/awards)。对于在129个国家中的高等教育机会和奖学金的清单，查看联合国教科文组织海外学习指导www.unesco.org/education/studyingabroad/networking/studyabroad.shtml。
倡导者的话：如果你可以得到其中一种补助金，不仅仅是可以满足你的旅行计划，还可以使你的简历看起来非常棒。
奶奶的话：至今为止，这是听起来最靠谱的旅行方式。
10.聪明地坐飞机
简而言之：在欧洲廉价的航空公司几乎是一个宗教，很少人们付满机票全额价格。实际上，许多航空公司—特别是在英国—提供的国际票价略高于税。你会震惊于一些在售的大减价机票，点击www.ryanair.com, www.easyjet.com 或www.flymonarch.com。同样地，澳大利亚国内的票价也值得查看，比如一天之中有一个小时提供欢乐小时价的www.virginaustralia.com和www.jetstar.com。
倡导者的话：一张30美元的机票游遍欧洲？它使得火车都变得昂贵了。
奶奶的话：听起来不错。他们为老年人提供折扣不？
11.在旅馆里面以劳动做交换
简而言之：一旦你抵达了终点，考虑去找旅馆老板，商量一下交易，用一些工作来换得自己一间房间—如果他们缺人手的话，你可以用自己的劳动换得一个免费的居住地。另一种可行的方法是在你离开家之前就申请一份旅馆工作，特别是当你有酒店招待等经验的时候。很多网站上面都有旅馆工作招聘，像是www.hostelworld.com，专门有一个信息留言板。其他的网站根据国家列出信息—例如，www.backpack.co.nz,
列出在新西兰内的工作。有些旅馆或许对于雇佣国外人工作有所忧虑；取决于地方的不同，有些或许在你到达之前要求你带来工作签证。
倡导者的话：只要不需要用钱来交换，用你的劳力来换得食宿是一个不错的方法，能够绕过签证问题，在另一个国家工作。
奶奶的话：像是奴隶劳动！如果他们让你工作太累的话，你要去举报他们！
12.做一些临时的工作
简而言之：如果你想要待得更久一点，考虑接一些短期的海外工作。有很多可供选择：你可以做一个互惠生（以帮做家务等换取食宿的人）(www.greataupair.comrwww.aupair.com)或者做一些户外工作比如采摘水果、跟踪维护(www.anyworkanywhere.com
提供采果工作招聘，但是一些小型农场只在当地做广告)。很多国家也为加拿大年轻人提供假期工作签证，在那里你就可以旅游并且做任何临时工作（合法地）了。点击swap.ca，它会帮你安排在很多国家的工作签证；或是公司像Go Workabout (goworkabout.com)会为你在澳大利亚提前安排季度工作。
倡导者的话：你可以用你的方式在世界各地做着零工—这是一种双赢的局面。
奶奶的话：雇主可能会希望你做长时间的工作，导致你游览的时间很少。或许你是时候该去做一份真正地工作了？！
13.组织团体旅游
简而言之：大多数旅游公司都会为组织一些人团体旅游的人提供折扣—甚至免费旅行。他们通常把这个人称作“团体领导者”。不，这并不意味着你要负责带着你的朋友们游览罗马，但是你要负责组织谁会去、去哪里、什么时候去。这个对于老师和教授来说是小菜一碟（曾经好奇为什么你的高中老师那么开心地陪着20个年轻人去巴黎旅游？），但是其他人也能做。点击adventuresincorporated.com
或adventures-abroad.com。例如，咨询任何你感兴趣的组织。
倡导者的话：好主意！你不只可以免费旅游，还可以和朋友们一起去！
奶奶的话：你可以由组织我今年冬天去佛罗里达的旅行开始。
14.接受严厉的挑战
简而言之：如果你是愿意接受攀登上珠峰大本营的挑战，来为慈善机构筹集资金的人，这一方法适用于你。最新旅行趋势之一见证了公司的大量涌现，这将会帮助你组织你选择的挑战—或是加入现存的探险活动—都是以慈善的名义。你去攀登（或是其他探险），然后募集赞助者，他们负责剩下的部分。点击全球冒险挑战(globaladventurechallenges.com),跨越鸿沟(acrossthedivide.com)或慈善跋涉(charitytreks.ca)。
倡导者的话：我的破冰斧在哪里？
奶奶的话：既然你能够在街道上的私人疗养所里做慈善，又何必要跑那么远？
15.参加比赛
简而言之：这可能听起来希望渺茫，但是如果你缺乏现金，时间充裕，你绝对会惊异地发现有那么多的旅行竞赛等着你去赢。仅仅在谷歌上面搜索一下"travel
contests"，你就会得到上百页的结果。旅行日记或是照片就能让你赢得现金或是旅行。航空公司、豪华游轮、度假胜地、旅游委员会和探险旅游公司，，每一个都常常提供旅游奖励。如果你不挑剔去哪里的话，投入一些时间和精力或许就能够使你比想象中更快地离开这里。
倡导者的话：我曾经赢过一次。
奶奶的话：周二想带我去赢得比赛吗？
"To travel cheap, you need to be looking for opportunities and be willing to take them. You have to be somewhat proactive and not be afraid to ask for advice, help, guidance. Ask for what you want—it's amazing what people are willing to give. I discovered that most people are very willing and are looking to give to the right person. You miss 100 percent of the opportunities you don't take..." Jim Lawrence, 34, travelled around the world for nearly free... for eight years. We’ve all heard the old adage that the best things in life are always free. But most people assume this rule only applies to life’s little pleasures like smelling flowers or laughing with friends. And sure, those are nice, but what about those bigger pleasures, like jetting off across the world? Can you do that for free too? Well, if not for free, then very cheap. If you’re looking for an international experience but don’t have the cash to splurge on it, this article is for you. You don’t need thousands of dollars to get yourself on the road. In fact, all you need is a little originality, some guts and enthusiasm, and some ideas to get you started. Some of the ideas below are sensible ones that Granny would approve of. Others are a little more risqué —it's amazing what some people will do to save a buck—but hey, since when do you take Granny's advice anyway? So don’t let your empty wallet stop you from taking the trip of a lifetime. Just remember: with the right attitude, the best things in life—even travelling—can come pretty cheap. In a nutshell: Made famous by the recent movie The Holiday, this option, of course, requires you to have a house. If you do have a house to offer up, there are various websites that provide online classifieds for owners to advertise (homeexchange.com, homexchangevacation.com or homebase-hols.com). Most require a registration fee, but then you can advertise your property for the entire year. The length of time for exchanges depends on the needs of the two parties swapping houses. Another alternative for those travellers lucky enough to be property owners is to rent out your home. What advocates say: Accommodation with no cash down? This is a no-brainer. Staying in a home rather than a hotel usually has perks like an equipped kitchen, telephone and some may even have internet. And renting out your home while you’re away is a great source of cash; monthly rent from an apartment in Toronto, Vancouver or even St. John's can go a long way towards covering your costs in Bolivia or Ghana. What Granny would say: Screen candidates carefully before handing over your keys, otherwise you may not have a home to come back to. In a nutshell: If you're kipping in your parents' spare room, sleeping in a college dorm, or surfing on your friends' sofas then you're out of luck on the house-swapping front (or, more accurately, you may already be travelling for free). But a house-sitting gig may be an option for you. If you are looking to house-sit, there are online boards where you can advertise your services. Check out:www.housecarers.com, www.mindmyhouse.com for postings in several different countries, or national boards such as Australia's housesitworld.com.au, happyhousesitters.com.au, oraussiehousesitters.com.au. You can also put the word out and look for homes in need through university communities (on general message boards, in residences, in university newspapers), church communities or community centres. Social networking sites like craigslist.org andfacebook.com are also worth a try. What advocates say: Finding a gig like this is golden. You’ll get free accommodation in exchange for watering some plants and walking a dog. What Granny would say: Why would someone want a stranger in their house? They must be sexual predators! In a nutshell: Ever considered volunteering on a development project? One of the great things about devoting your time to help a worthy cause overseas is that it may allow you an opportunity to fundraise to support your work. Some volunteer organizations may help you out with room and board, and occasionally flights. Most organizations that do this require a significant commitment of time (one to two years) as well as specialized skills and experience. An alternative is to join a shorter-term project and fundraise. Schools, employers, community organizations, family and friends are all great sources of moral support for most volunteers, and most are happy to help out with a good cause. Some local organizations that support this kind of work include your local Lions Club (www.lionsclubs.org), Optimist Club (www.optimist.org) or Rotary Club (www.rotary.org). What advocates say: Many volunteers are successful in raising enough to cover their out-of-pocket expenses, and even to make a donation to the project they are interested in. Not only will you be making a contribution to a worthy cause, but volunteer travel can be one of the most rewarding ways to see and learn about another part of the world. What Granny would say: It sounds okay, but just don’t nag my friends for donations while we’re playing bridge. In a nutshell: You can get on board with someone going in the same direction, or if you have a car, you can look for people to join you—thereby offsetting fuel costs. Carpooling usually requires some advance planning, as travellers will look to fill their car way in advance of their departure. Some travellers advertise on travel forums (thorntree.lonelyplanet.com), and there are websites specifically dedicated to this kind of ride sharing like www.erideshare.com, www.compartir.organd www.hitchhikers.org. Rides can also be advertised at hostels and other venues where travellers congregate. While it requires slightly more planning than hitchhiking, carpooling is likely a safer option. You can meet the person in advance of the trip (preferably in a public place), as well as check their references, photo ID and phone numbers. Though of course, in some parts of the world, such as Cuba, hitchhiking is just part of the way of life. What advocates say: Carpooling and hitching rides are both great ways to meet some local characters, and they’re also eco-friendly and cheaper than riding alone. What Granny would say: Going on a trip with someone you met on the computer? Has your mother not taught you anything about your personal safety? In a nutshell: You don't need to know your port from your starboard in order to help crew a boat. Knowledge of seamanship might make you a shoo-in, but culinary, mechanical or navigational abilities could score you a paid position on board, and often an extra set of hands is enough to earn you working passage on a yacht. If you want to get a feel for the kinds of options available, check out UK-based Crewseekers International: www.crewseekers.net (Note: A membership fee applies). Crewseekers lists many opportunities, including paid positions, shared contribution voyages and working passage trips. If you are up for a bit of adventure—or happen to find yourself in a port town—then just get yourself down to the marina and start asking questions. Check out the bars and restaurants, check bulletin boards for ads and consider posting your own. At different times of the year "repositioning crossings" take place—boat owners have a limited weather window during which time they must move their vessel (hurricane season, anyone?) Get yourself to the right place at the right time, with the right attitude, and you're almost sure to find a vessel to take you on. What advocates say: Haven’t you always dreamed of an adventure on the high seas? Treat this adventure like hitchhiking with a real live captain!Travel around the world on an empty wallet? Yes, it is possible....1. House-swap or rent out your home
2. House-sit
3. Volunteer and fundraise
4. Carpool or hitchhike
5. Crew a yacht
In a nutshell: A much less adventurous way to travel at sea, in some respects. But there are about a zillion different jobs available on cruise ships. The best option for short-term contracts is to offer an area of expertise for the education or entertainment of the passengers. There are many websites that offer listings of cruise ship jobs—some of which are fraudulent—but most cruise companies list available job opportunities directly on their websites. Get started atwww.carnival.com or www.royalcaribbean.com. What advocates say: It’s a way to see the world on someone else’s dime. What Granny would say: Crew jobs are not all that glamorous: the staff work long hours, stay below deck and are allowed off the ship only very rarely.
What Granny would say: Are you crazy? Haven’t you seen Pirates of the Caribbean?
In a nutshell: When people move from one place to another, they often have their car sent—and that’s where you come in. Start by inquiring directly with car rental or relocation companies, some of whom need drivers to move vehicles from one city to another in a limited number of days. Checking for ads or advertising your own services in city, community, or university newspaper classified sections could also bring you in contact with a car owner in need of a driver. Try advertising and looking in both the city where you are and in the city that you want to travel to. Australia-based rental companies including Britz (www.britz.com.au), and Maui (www.maui.com.au) require occasional relocations throughout the year. And at season's end, they often need to move a number of vehicles en-masse to a specific location due to seasonal demand. Keep in mind that many companies require you to be at least 21 years of age. What advocates say: As long as you have some flexibility, this is a simple and cheap solution for getting from point A to B. What your Granny would say: Don’t forget to check which side of the road they drive on in Australia! In a nutshell: World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms is an international network of organic farmers who from time to time offer opportunities for volunteers to join them. Contact the WWOOF office in the country you wish to visit (at last count, in November 2007, there were opportunities in 83 different countries). A small membership fee gives you access to lists of member farms in that country. For further information about national branches and membership see www.wwoof.org What advocates say: It’s a good deal: room and board is often provided in exchange for help on the farm. And if you’re lucky, they might let you eat some fruit or veg on the house. What Granny would say: Make sure you eat three solid meals a day to keep up your strength and don’t forget to wear sunscreen. In a nutshell: "Internationalization" is the buzzword on campus these days, and more and more funding is becoming available for Canadian students who want to study abroad. For a sample of the kinds of funds available, check out www.scholarships.gc.ca, which lists awards for Canadians wanting to study in 50 countries. For graduate study and fieldwork in international development, check out the International Development Research Centre (www.idrc.ca/awards). For a listing of higher-education study opportunities and scholarships in 129 countries, see the UNESCO Study Abroad Guide at www.unesco.org/education/studyingabroad/networking/studyabroad.shtml. What advocates say: If you can get one of these grants, you’re not only set for your travels, but it will look great on your resume. What Granny would say: Now this sounds like the most sensible way to travel. In a nutshell: Budget airlines are virtually a religion in Europe, where few people pay full price for airline tickets. In fact, some airlines--especially those in the United Kingdom--offer international fares for little more than the taxes. You’ll be blown away by some of the sales on offer, check out www.ryanair.com, www.easyjet.com or www.flymonarch.com. Similarly, domestic fares within Australia are worth checking out, like www.virginaustralia.com that offers happy hour rates for one hour a day and www.jetstar.com. What advocates say: A $30 ticket to get across Europe? It makes the train seem pricey. What Granny would say: Sounds good. Do they offer a discount for seniors? In a nutshell: Once you’ve arrived at your destination, consider approaching a hostel manager and negotiating a deal to exchange some work for your room—if they’re short of staff, you can barter your labour for a free place to stay. An alternative is to apply for a hostel job before you even leave home, especially if you’ve had experience in the hospitality industry. A number of websites list hostel jobs, like www.hostelworld.com which has a message board. Other sites offer listings on a country-by-country basis—see, for example, www.backpack.co.nz, which displays job postings within New Zealand. Some hostels may be apprehensive about hiring someone from abroad; depending on the place, some may require you to hold a working visa before your arrival What advocates say: As long as no money is exchanged, trading your labour for room and board is a good way to get around the visa issue of working in other countries. What Granny would say: It’s like slave labour! You should report them if they make you work too hard. In a nutshell: If you’re looking to stay a little longer, then consider picking up some short-term work overseas. The options are plentiful: you can be an au pair (www.greataupair.com orwww.aupair.com) or you can do something outdoors like fruit picking or trailmaintenance (www.anyworkanywhere.com offers listings for fruit picking, but many smaller farmers will only advertise locally). Many countries also offer Canadian youth working holiday visas, where you can travel and pick up any kind of casual work (legally). Check out SWAP (swap.ca) who will help you to arrange a working visa in many different countries, or companies like Go Workabout (goworkabout.com) who will pre-arrange a seasonal job in Australia for you. What advocates say: You can work your way around the world with odd jobs like these—it’s a win-win situation. What Granny would say: Employers might expect you to work long hours, leaving you little time to sightsee. Maybe it’s time you got a real job?! Most travel companies will offer a discount—or free travel—to people who organize a group tour for several people. They commonly refer to them as "group leaders". No, this does not mean that you are responsible for guiding your group of friends around Rome, but rather that you organize who will be going, where they will be going, and when. This one is a no-brainer for teachers and professors (ever wondered why your teacher in high school was happy to accompany 20 teenagers on a trip to Paris?) But it can work for other people too. Check out adventuresincorporated.com oradventures-abroad.com for examples, or enquire with any organization of interest to you. Advocates would say: Great idea! Not only will you get to travel for free, but you can go with your friends. What Granny would say: You can start by organizing my trip to Florida this winter. If you are the sort of person who would welcome the challenge of climbing to Everest Base Camp to raise money for a charity, this one could be for you. One of the newest trends in travel has seen companies springing up that will help you organize the challenge of your choice—or join an existing expedition—all in the name of charity. You do the climb (or other adventure), and raise the sponsors, they take care of the rest. Check out Global Adventure Challenges (globaladventurechallenges.com), Across the Divide (acrossthedivide.com) or Charity Treks (charitytreks.ca). Advocates say: Where's my ice axe? What Granny would say: Why go so far when you can do charity work at the nursing home across the street? OK, this may sound like a long shot, but if you're short on cash and long on time you'll be absolutely amazed at how many travel contests are there for the wining. Just Google "travel contests" and you'll get hundreds of pages of results. Travel writing or photography may win you cash or a trip. Airlines, cruise lines, resorts, tourism boards and adventure travel companies all offer up prize trips every so often. If you're not picky about where you go, a little time and energy invested might get you out of here sooner than you think. Advocates say: I won something once. What Granny would say: Want to take me to bingo on Tuesday?9. Get a travel scholarship
10. Fly smart
13. Organize a group tour
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