How do people travel on a budget without feeling restricted?I travelled on…

How do people travel on a budget without feeling restricted?

I travelled on a trip once that didn’t even feel like a trip. Every single decision came with mental maths. I couldn’t sightsee properly, couldn’t enjoy meals, couldn’t even relax... every decision felt heavy. By the time I got back, I honestly told myself I never wanted to travel on a budget again. It felt draining and restrictive.

But then reality kicked in. I’m not rich, and I still really want to explore. So now I’m stuck between not wanting to repeat that experience and knowing that waiting until I have more money might mean not travelling at all.