The best way to save money when it comes to travelling is to plan early

People who have to travel for business usually look for the most direct route or shortest flight times, while people who are on vacation can afford to spend more time on transit, for example. — Pexels

Business trips, last-minute trips and meticulously planned trips ... they may seem similar but are not really the same. For instance, the ticket prices will definitely be different, and when it comes to profitability, that will not be the same, too.

My friend Ling is a chartered business consultant. She’s 32 years old and well-paid, and works hard both during the day and night. But due to the nature of her job, she often has to make last-minute business trips.