Comments on: How Much Money Do You Need To Travel? Our Guide To Figuring It Out

By: Matt Adams

Matt Adams — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:10:22 +0000

I have these and i used them. They save my time and easy to handle.

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 03:39:58 +0000

Hey Micki,
Great list here. Thanks for the post. Lots of people just say get up and go. I think the pre-trip costs can really add up especially for a long-term trip (shots, insurance, flights). We ended up getting tons of free flights by travel hacking and preparing that way.

The post-trip costs should be taken into consideration as well. Sometimes it takes time to transition out of travel if that’s something that you’ll end up doing. We’re at this point now and sometimes wish we had a bit more cash at the end. THough while on the road we’ve become more entrepreneurial and creative in how things can happen 🙂

Money on the road is usually the easiest thing to manage. Get your finances together, find your comfort zone and travel style that match your numbers and go!

Thanks again for this post.

Love from the Philippines,
Mark

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:24:31 +0000

Interesting aspect on travel insurance. I heavily researched World Nomads insurance before I left on summer trip to Asia, but never actually purchased a plan. Over the 3 months I never had a problem, but I definitely see where it would be nice to have. I’m totally going to reconsider it for my next trip. Thanks!

By: wesley

wesley — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 12:16:43 +0000

Great Tips

By: Deb Schaffer

Deb Schaffer — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 03:49:50 +0000

I agree Brian. Although I’ve never used home exchange, my friend and I had great luck with Airbnb. We rented an entire 2 bedroom apartment for the price of a hotel room in Seville and Barcelona, Spain. The Barcelona apartment came with luscious desserts from our host, who happened to be one of Barcelona’s premier pastry chefs! In any case, it’s possible to cut the cost of accommodations without slumming it and having a kitchen available allows for some in-home meals.

Great tips for budgets!

By: Brian Luckhurst from Home Exchange 50plus

Brian Luckhurst from Home Exchange 50plus — Wed, 21 May 2014 08:26:45 +0000

An excellent thought out list and I guess this comes from your experiences over the past few years. One great way to save money which you have already mentioned is to stay free, either via the likes of couchsurfing or the more traditional Home Exchange. Why pay to stay in a hotel or rent somewhere when you can stay for free?

Cheers

Brian

By: Micki Kosman

Micki Kosman — Sat, 17 May 2014 02:26:37 +0000

In reply to Ann. The US state department per diem is a great tip, thanks!

By: Micki Kosman

Micki Kosman — Sat, 17 May 2014 02:24:24 +0000

In reply to Terry at Overnight New York. Thanks so much, Terry, I really appreciate the kind words :)

By: Val-This Way To Paradise

Val-This Way To Paradise — Mon, 12 May 2014 14:59:53 +0000

Great guide…I definitely need to budget my money more!

By: cat of Sunshine and Siestas

cat of Sunshine and Siestas — Mon, 12 May 2014 10:12:32 +0000

I am terrible at budgeting and this will helpfully let me stay more on track in the future. Great piece!