Saving Money

When you think of travel what is the first thing to your mind? Is it sandy beaches and palm trees? Or is it “How am I ever going to be able to afford to travel?” The key to managing your money for travel is to be smart with it. It starts before your trip ever begins. It becomes a new lifestyle, one that plans for travel!

We travel on a budget because it helps us to be smart with our money. It helps us see where our money is disappearing to and more importantly, it helps us see what we can spend it on. Here are some proven tips to help you begin building a travel fund, save money for your trip, and save money while you are traveling. These tips all lead you towards a life of being able to make those far-away places become your travel dream come true! 

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Budget for Our Open-Ended Trip 1

28 Dec, 2015  in Guides / Saving Money  tagged backpacking / budget traveling / living abroad / money / planning by Landon

Ok, so we’ve finally decided to move abroad to another country. So far we have an idea when we’re going to leave and would like to be gone long enough… Read More »

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How To Travel As A Couple For Less Than $60 A Day! 2

13 Oct, 2015  in Featured / Saving Money / Travel  tagged backpacking / budget / couples travel by Landon

Traveling as a couple on a budget doesn’t have to be a last resort. It is the perfect way to travel for short month-long trips as well as multi-year tours.… Read More »

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Quick Currency Conversions To Do In Your Head 3

10 Aug, 2015  in Saving Money / Travel Tips  tagged budget / money by Landon

That costs 10,000 what?! How many dollars is that? Converting between different currencies while traveling can be tricky business in a busy street market unless you have a plan. Thankfully, a… Read More »

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15 Travel Essentials for Less than $15

4 Feb, 2015  in Saving Money / Tips for Packing Light  tagged backpacking / digital nomads / packing by Landon

I’m always looking for a good deal that helps make travel easier! Here’s a list of 15 incredible travel essentials for less than $15. 1. Waterproof Dry Sacks I use these all… Read More »

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8 Tips to Save Money Before Your Big Trip 2

2 Jul, 2014  in Saving Money  tagged breaking away / budget / digital nomads / money / planning by Landon

With the high cost of living, how can you ever save enough money to travel for longer than a few weeks, or to another country? Read our 8 easy tips to… Read More »

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6 Tips to Save Money While Traveling 3

28 Jun, 2014  in Saving Money / South America  tagged backpacking / budget / money by Landon

It is just as important to save money while traveling as it is to save before you leave. Every dollar you save while you travel is another dollar you’ll have at the… Read More »

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Tips for Hiding Money 5

8 Mar, 2014  in Saving Money / Travel Tips  tagged money / security / stories by Landon

Where do you put all that dough you’ll be carrying when traveling? It’s not something many or us are used to since cash is so scarce these days. Since you’ll be… Read More »

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Trail Wallet App Review

6 Mar, 2014  in Product Review / Saving Money  tagged iphone app / money by Landon

Balancing Your Money Is The Key to Having Enough The only way to keep tabs on your budget is to write down everything you spend. Yes, tracking every little thing. The best… Read More »

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Managing Money While Traveling

3 Mar, 2014  in Saving Money  tagged cash / fees / money by Landon

What do You Mean You Don’t Accept Credit Cards??? Managing money while traveling takes quite a bit more time and effort than you may realize, especially if you’re planning on… Read More »

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