Spacious accommodations at a luxurious beachfront resort in Jamaica: 450 bucks a night. Lobster and filet mignon dinners washed down with the appropriate wine: 100 bucks a person. Flying first-class anywhere: insert outrageous price.

So you want to travel and you have no dough?

udget travel is not a new concept; in fact, youths from other parts of the world have a tradition of striking out into the unknown yonder. With the ease of travel within the European Union, European youth have taken advantage of the network of train lines and youth hostels that connect major cities and cultural landmarks. After Israelis complete their mandatory military service, they traditionally rough it for months or years before returning for college. If they can do it, you can too.