I will Teach you How to Travel on
Any Budget! ​
MORE QUESTIONS?: send me an email: lukemakris@gmail.com
Traveling is something everyone should experience as early as possible in life. I started 5 years too late at the age of 21 when I traveled solo, 80 days, 17,000 miles across the United States (see right) on just $2,500. I met amazing people, learned about the world around me and had my outlook on life changed forever. I did anything and everything that came across my way, in particular those new and scary things were the most fulfilling and worth while experiences. I learned that no activity or opportunity was to big to ASK for and that is how I managed to do so much and travel on such a small budget.
I did everything from visit museums, learn to surf, go to amusement parks, visit national parks, and even ride in a Real Dune Buggy on Real Sand Dunes!! But the best things were those that were new, challenging and a surprise as to how willing others were to support me.
All of these were only dreams of mine before the summer of 2016. But after realizing I could make anything happen if I really wanted it to I achieved the impossible and continue to challenge myself with each consecutive trip. I have now backpacked Europe on $1800 including airfare, Hit all the places I missed on the first go-around of the USA and continue to plan more trips on a budget.
I now teach others how to travel on any budget and prove to others that no excuse is too big to stop you from traveling. If you don't believe me. I dare you to challenge me and I will prove you wrong.
Send me an email: lukemakris@gmail.com
It's that easy.
About Me
Summer 2016
80 Days
17,000 Miles
$2,500
Over 1,000 Destinations
/Attractions
Summer 2016
80 Days
17,000 Miles
$2,500
Over 1,000 Destinations
/Attractions
Summer 2017
17 Days
6,000 Miles
$400
Over 50 National Parks,
Forests & Nature Spots
Summer 2017
17 Days
6,000 Miles
$400
Over 50 National Parks,
Forests & Nature Spots
Winter 2016-2017
25 Days
24 Cities
$1,800 Including
Airfare
Over 400 Points of Interest
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And Lots of Culture, Learning & Life Changing Experiences
Winter 2016-2017
25 Days
24 Cities
$1,800 Including
Airfare
Over 400 Points of Interest
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And Lots of Culture, Learning & Life Changing Experiences
Services
How I Can Help You
Questions? Just send me an email: lukemakris@gmail.com or click here
All services start with a free consultation. Some services may require an additional cost. No charges will be made without forewarning.
Service Options Are As Follows
Simply find a service that interests you from the list below and send me an email. Or you can submit a request of your own.
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FREE Consultation
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If you know you want to travel but not sure how, where, with who or any details I am here to help brainstorm, provide suggestions, answer questions and get you on your way to an epic adventure!
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Learn to Make Money for Travel
If you know you want to travel but do not think you have enough money, I am here to prove you wrong. I can show you how to make the little money you need with the things you never use, or show you that you already have enough savings.
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College Student Travel Secrets
Traveling the WORLD is possible as a college student and I will walk you through the steps and even help you plan a trip. Start Traveling Like Never Before!
Hire Luke as a Personal Guide
If you are ready to travel, have the cash, but do not want to do any of the planning or leg work I am here to be your personal guide. I can join you on the trip as a planner, sightseeing guide, chauffeur, and whatever else you need.
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Plan an Adventure or Trip
If you are ready to travel, have the cash, but need some help planning the best places to go, the best way to travel and how to get the most bang for your buck I can help you plan a trip out. It can be a trip to anywhere, a trip of any magnitude, and totally based on your preferences!
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Learn to Make A Savings Plan
If you know you want to travel but do not think you have enough money, I am here to prove you wrong. I can show you how to start saving the little money you need to start traveling.
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Testimonials
Luke is an amazing tour guide and travel companion. He took me all around Los Angeles. Since I am new to the city, Luke helped with the trip planning and took me to both the touristy and the less touristy parts of LA. He is an exceptional and safe driver with a knack for finding places with free parking. A tour guide service package with Luke comes added with doses of trivia. You can think of Luke as a knowledge bank in terms of places to go to and things to do. Since he has traveled extensively
across the United States, he's the best bet to customize your travel plan.He charged a very nominal fee for the two day LA sightseeing trip and it was completely worth the buck. Last but not the least he is also very adept at finding the best restaurants to suit your taste buds. Put him in the driver's seat to your travel plan and you will not be disappointed. Cheers !
Custom Planned Trips
These are examples of custom trips I have maped out for past customers and travelers. You could be next! Just click here
Day Trip in Los Angeles:
Start the day off with a hike up to the Hollywood sign for a beautiful sunrise. Then head down to Hollywood Blvd and explore the hundreds of stars lining the sidewalk and maybe find your favorite actor/actress and grab a photo. Then head down to Paramount Pictures and grab a photo in front, or even get a paid tour of the movie sets! Then head over to the La Brea Tar Pits to see from a distance, or pay to get up close and enter the museum. Then head over to the Original Farmer's Market for Lunch. They have all kinds of options here and it is reasonably priced. Then head to the Made in LA mural for a photo shoot. Once completed keep going north to explore the Beverly Hills Community, and if you want to, complete a self-guided tour of the Greystone Mansion for free. Then head to the Love Wall Mural for another photo shoot and then hike up Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook for amazing views
over all of the LA area (be sure to do this on a clear day and then you will be able to see all the way to the ocean and Santa Monica Pier). Then spend the rest of the afternoon at either of these 3 iconic beaches: Venice Beach, Muscle Beach or the Santa Monica Pier/Beach. And if you want to gaze at the stars tonight head over to Griffith Observatory to end the day.
Explore Possible Trip Destinations
This is a compilation of all the places I have been. And some of them you might want to visit!
Zoom in on the map and click on a city, national park or destination you are interested in.
Each city has color-coded maps with things to do. Just follow the link after you click on the blue dot.
You can ask me anything about any of these places. And I can provide tailored itineraries for your preferences.
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Free Travel Guide to Europe And Life Lessons From Travel
I backpacked across Europe for 1 month with a rail pass and spent less than $1800 on airfare, the rail pass, lodging, food, and activities, all included. I documented the things worth doing in each place, as well as other resources, along with the 11 life lessons I learned from traveling Europe and the USA.
The Purpose of this book is to Encourage, Inspire and Enable you to travel. I believe traveling is a transformative experience everyone should partake in as early on as possible. It changed the trajectory of my life and I am sure will change yours. Now it is up to you to go experience what I am talking about. Just click the front cover to get your copy.
It would have been nice to earn money from writing this book, (because it did take A LOT of work to write it) but that would defeat the purpose of enabling you to travel on a budget.
So, I ask that after you read this book (no matter where or when you got it) please determine how much value it provided you. Then based on that value, donate to help support me in my travel adventures as I strive to bring you more value through my future books, videos, tips, tricks, etc.
Any amount is very much appreciated! After reading this book I hope you see that I know how to stretch $1 very far. And if you didn’t, just know that I am GREAT at getting the most bang for my buck, no matter what it is. That’s part of what I believe makes me unique.
My Paypal: lukemakris@gmail.com
Venmo: @lukemakris
My email: lukemakris@gmail.com (in case you want to find another way to support me, or just want to connect)
Go ahead and share this book with anyone and everyone. Go
Farther and Faster in Life with Less.
Best,
Luke Makris
