Ways of cheap traveling are
House-sit
Volunteer and fundraiser
Transport other people's vehicles
Crew a yacht
Crew a cruise ship
By Bus 
Carpool or hitchhike

 Let me know which one you normally like to use for getting an exciting time. 

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Davison, I am going to do agree with you here that all of these are the best ways to enjoy the cheap and enjoyable traveling time. I would say that I mostly like to travel by a bus inside my country. It is really a convenient, meaningful and affordable way to have a wonderful time.

Davison! Frankly speaking for enjoying the traveling mostly I use by bus tour through the goldenbustours side. Because site offer to enjoy traveling in cheaps rate and enjoy more fun. So I take bus tours to enjoy my travel time.