GoRV - Digital Magazine Issue #54 | Page 33

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BUDGET FOR VARIOUS FOOD OPTIONS
One of the best things about taking a trip is that it offers you a wealth of food options while travelling . Consider budgeting for various options :
• Budget for the occasional roadhouse or restaurant meal when passing through or based in a city or town ( work on $ 20 per person for a meal in an average restaurant or $ 45 for better restaurants ).
• Budget for street food / food trucks – their prices tend to be cheaper than restaurants .
• Budget for buying and cooking your own meals in your van ( work on $ 20 per day for food ).
Even if you don ' t plan on touristy activities , still include them in your cost breakdown .
Holiday parks with water parks are great but often expensive during the peak season .
Always plan for the occasional roadhouse meal .
INCLUDE ACTIVITIES IN YOUR COSTS
Even if you don ’ t plan on doing touristy activities every day of your trip , you should still include them in your cost breakdown . Seemingly infinite possibilities are available , from going on excursions , taking part in adventure activities , taking in art and culture , exploring nature , and much more .
When considering your options , try to balance free or inexpensive activities with a few pricier ones that offer chances to make memories that last a lifetime . Be sure to research the current prices of the activities you plan to do . Remember , prices can , and do , vary , depending on the season . Between $ 20 and $ 25 per day for activities should be a good starting point .
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