Long story short, never traveled on my own, only with parents. So I have no idea how to travel cheaply. We have some travelers on this forum and I'll need all the help I can get. I would really appreciate how I can cut cost on hotels/hostels, trains, flights, food, souvenirs, etc while doing things outside of tourist bullshit. I want to be seen as a traveler, not a tourist. I'm dying to leave the states and go somewhere else, hopefully a trip can be done next spring or summer. I more than appreciate all responses.