My trip to Thailand was the most wonderful experience of my life. It was the first time I had ever left Europe, my first long haul flight and the first time I truly learned about and embraced different culture. In Thailand I island hopped, partied until sunrise at the infamous Koh Phangan Full Moon Party as well as explored cities and rainforest too. It is a trip which I will never forget. The vibrant, beautiful ‘land of smiles’ truly lived up to its name and the expectations I had created for it from hearing many other people’s south east Asia Travel stories. The majestic, breath taking temples and pristine waters which look like a filtered photograph are truly amazing.

For young travelers, lodging expenses can often be one of the biggest strains on a limited budget. Fortunately, with the rise in popularity of alternative lodging accommodations such as AirBnB, VRBO, and more, this is also one category where students can save money. For those who fall into this category, there is another way to penny pinch and save your budget while traveling: sleeping in airports!