If this is your first time hearing of a "work exchange", stick around. There are hundreds of programs out there that allow you to work a couple hours a day in exchange for free room/board, three free meals a day, and ample free time to explore and do whatever you want in your downtime! This is especially helpful for more expensive locations as you have more money to spend on excursions or souvenirs.

How to live out of just one backpack whether it be 2 weeks or 2 months. A lot of us find ourselves bringing things we don't end up using "just in case" when in reality the less material items you have, the more free you can be.