Comments on: How We Paid For A Year Of Travel http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/ Backpacking Around the World Sat, 25 Dec 2024 23:49:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 By: Jason http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2483 Jason Fri, 24 Dec 2024 21:21:38 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-2483 We enjoyed reading your financial tips prior to our journey. It's the reason we opened our Schwab Account. We enjoyed reading your financial tips prior to our journey. It’s the reason we opened our Schwab Account.

]]> By: Danny & Jillian http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2462 Danny & Jillian Wed, 22 Dec 2024 22:43:07 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-2462 Same story for us. No one seems to believe how cheap it is to travel and how easy it can be to save the money if you're dedicated. So many people have asked for our 'secrets' that we've given up on telling the truth (which is in plain view on our site) and instead built a new financial site (doughhound.com) to help them do it themselves... Same story for us. No one seems to believe how cheap it is to travel and how easy it can be to save the money if you’re dedicated. So many people have asked for our ‘secrets’ that we’ve given up on telling the truth (which is in plain view on our site) and instead built a new financial site (doughhound.com) to help them do it themselves…

]]> By: Jason http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2355 Jason Mon, 13 Dec 2024 03:28:19 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-2355 Wow, that is incredibly cheap! Excellent blog of your biking travels. Nice job. Wow, that is incredibly cheap! Excellent blog of your biking travels. Nice job.

]]> By: Amaya http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2343 Amaya Sat, 11 Dec 2024 20:31:13 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-2343 I just discovered your blog and love its frank style. You are absolutely right--the key to long-term travel is financial responsibility. We've been on the road for more than 4 years and have hardly touched our savings. We worked hard, lived simply and invested in a couple of small studio apartments which we now rent. This is enough to live on and travel indefinitely. We're cycling which also keeps the budget down. Around $600 per month is enough for the two of us to travel comfortably. . I just discovered your blog and love its frank style.

You are absolutely right–the key to long-term travel is financial responsibility. We’ve been on the road for more than 4 years and have hardly touched our savings.

We worked hard, lived simply and invested in a couple of small studio apartments which we now rent. This is enough to live on and travel indefinitely.
We’re cycling which also keeps the budget down. Around $600 per month is enough for the two of us to travel comfortably.
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]]> By: Nicole Henderson http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2265 Nicole Henderson Thu, 02 Dec 2024 17:31:06 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-2265 Well, the deal is that I would be traveling beyond Costa Rica--but primarily stationed there. Visa requirements state that you have to leave the country every 3 months. I really want to see the rest of Central and South America, and I can see it being a whole lot cheaper if I am in Costa Rica. Well, the deal is that I would be traveling beyond Costa Rica–but primarily stationed there. Visa requirements state that you have to leave the country every 3 months. I really want to see the rest of Central and South America, and I can see it being a whole lot cheaper if I am in Costa Rica.

]]> By: Jason http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2258 Jason Thu, 02 Dec 2024 06:36:04 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-2258 You can absolutely do it. Costa Rica is a bit more expensive then the other Central American countries, but it's still very feasible to do it on 8k for 6 months. And if you are not traveling beyond Costa Rica, that will also cut down on costs. Do it! You can absolutely do it. Costa Rica is a bit more expensive then the other Central American countries, but it’s still very feasible to do it on 8k for 6 months. And if you are not traveling beyond Costa Rica, that will also cut down on costs. Do it!

]]> By: Nicole Henderson http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2245 Nicole Henderson Tue, 30 Nov 2024 23:24:13 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-2245 It's awesome to read this posting--I was really curious how much it would cost to travel for a year. I mentioned to my parents that I thought that I could live off 8k for 6 months in Costa Rica and they rolled their eyes and don't believe me. I think I'll just have to prove it to them! Thanks :) It’s awesome to read this posting–I was really curious how much it would cost to travel for a year. I mentioned to my parents that I thought that I could live off 8k for 6 months in Costa Rica and they rolled their eyes and don’t believe me. I think I’ll just have to prove it to them! Thanks :)

]]> By: Tristi Dian http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2059 Tristi Dian Fri, 05 Nov 2024 01:33:36 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-2059 I will remind your word: "It is important to live the way we dream" and I believe that it is possible. Do traveling make me excited I will remind your word: “It is important to live the way we dream” and I believe that it is possible. Do traveling make me excited

]]> By: Jason http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2053 Jason Thu, 04 Nov 2024 20:51:26 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-2053 Thanks Shabl. I have heard and seen some people do it for amazingly cheap costs. We met Jonny from Germany that hitch hiked and worked his way through traveling. It's possible. Also, depending on where you travel, will impact your costs. The US, Canada, Western Europe, New Zealand and Australia will boost your costs. Thanks Shabl. I have heard and seen some people do it for amazingly cheap costs. We met Jonny from Germany that hitch hiked and worked his way through traveling. It’s possible. Also, depending on where you travel, will impact your costs. The US, Canada, Western Europe, New Zealand and Australia will boost your costs.

]]> By: Jason http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2052 Jason Thu, 04 Nov 2024 20:48:22 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-2052 Elias, all our current videos have been edited with Final Cut Express, but I am making all the new videos with Final Cut Pro, a much more expensive software package. What's most important is deciding what type of videos you want to produce and then deciding on the software. Good luck! Elias, all our current videos have been edited with Final Cut Express, but I am making all the new videos with Final Cut Pro, a much more expensive software package. What’s most important is deciding what type of videos you want to produce and then deciding on the software. Good luck!

]]> By: Jason http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2051 Jason Thu, 04 Nov 2024 20:46:22 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-2051 Thanks for writing Tristi. We all have different styles of living, and I think it's most important for us to live the way we dream if it is at all possible. Thanks for writing Tristi. We all have different styles of living, and I think it’s most important for us to live the way we dream if it is at all possible.

]]> By: Tristi Dian http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2042 Tristi Dian Thu, 04 Nov 2024 03:03:57 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-2042 It is a nice article. I am start to do that. I prefer to see other country culture and see a good thing from their country rather than spend my money to unnecessary thing. I will be nice if I can meet you someday. Thank you for inspire me :) safe travel for you It is a nice article. I am start to do that. I prefer to see other country culture and see a good thing from their country rather than spend my money to unnecessary thing. I will be nice if I can meet you someday. Thank you for inspire me :) safe travel for you

]]> By: David Webb http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2040 David Webb Wed, 03 Nov 2024 16:50:44 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-2040 I agree - it's not your income that makes you wealthy, it's your spending habits. Kudos to you for using your money so wisely! I agree – it’s not your income that makes you wealthy, it’s your spending habits. Kudos to you for using your money so wisely!

]]> By: Labham http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-1738 Labham Wed, 08 Sep 2024 06:55:10 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-1738 Thats the right guide. I have been working for an year, and living paycheck by paycheck. But after reading your post, I now realize "there are no free lunches in this world" Thanks guys. I hope some day I will also be able to travel that far...that way.. Thats the right guide. I have been working for an year, and living paycheck by paycheck. But after reading your post, I now realize “there are no free lunches in this world” Thanks guys. I hope some day I will also be able to travel that far…that way..

]]> By: Elias http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-1673 Elias Fri, 27 Aug 2024 13:04:47 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-1673 Great story about your live. Sounds in some points familiar to mine. Starting in Sep for a 3 1/2 months trip to SEA and may do some video blogging as well. Which editing software do you use? Great story about your live. Sounds in some points familiar to mine. Starting in Sep for a 3 1/2 months trip to SEA and may do some video blogging as well. Which editing software do you use?

]]> By: SHABL http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-1639 SHABL Fri, 20 Aug 2024 20:49:54 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-1639 Cool, I am higher then that but did Canada, US, Asia and a really egregious stint in Europe. However similar ball park considering locations. I hear of these ridiculously low sums and figure these people well I dunno. Thanks for sharing, great blog, just became a facebook fan and look forward to further updates. Cool, I am higher then that but did Canada, US, Asia and a really egregious stint in Europe. However similar ball park considering locations. I hear of these ridiculously low sums and figure these people well I dunno.

Thanks for sharing, great blog, just became a facebook fan and look forward to further updates.

]]> By: HikingAlabama http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-1562 HikingAlabama Thu, 05 Aug 2024 22:28:14 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-1562 Thanks so much for sharing a great blog.. We will consider these tips and ideas when we plan traveling next year.. WE are currently trying to get our blog up and running and hope to share our adventure! Thanks so much for sharing a great blog.. We will consider these tips and ideas when we plan traveling next year.. WE are currently trying to get our blog up and running and hope to share our adventure!

]]> By: backpackers http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-1560 backpackers Wed, 04 Aug 2024 18:32:01 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-1560 A great way of getting money for a long backpacker trip is to work in a country that has a higher exchange rate to the one you would be travelling. ie - working in London, UK for one month (and saving!) would easily afford you three months in sunny South Africa. A great way of getting money for a long backpacker trip is to work in a country that has a higher exchange rate to the one you would be travelling. ie – working in London, UK for one month (and saving!) would easily afford you three months in sunny South Africa.

]]> By: Eura http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-1558 Eura Wed, 04 Aug 2024 16:26:01 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-1558 Hi Aracely and Jason! I've been reading over your blog posts and they've been very interesting and helpful! A group of friends and I are planning on backpacking through Europe for about 5-6 weeks next year - a very expensive trip for sure - but we've already started saving up and thinking of extra odd jobs we'll be able to do for money. This entry has really helped to motivate me to keep a tight hold on what I've earned so that I'll be able to enjoy it abroad :) Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, even though you have traveled in different regions! Hi Aracely and Jason!

I’ve been reading over your blog posts and they’ve been very interesting and helpful! A group of friends and I are planning on backpacking through Europe for about 5-6 weeks next year – a very expensive trip for sure – but we’ve already started saving up and thinking of extra odd jobs we’ll be able to do for money. This entry has really helped to motivate me to keep a tight hold on what I’ve earned so that I’ll be able to enjoy it abroad :)

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, even though you have traveled in different regions!

]]> By: Philip http://twobackpackers.com/4535/trip-planning/how-we-paid-year-of-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-1541 Philip Sat, 31 Jul 2024 12:29:13 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=4535#comment-1541 So simple, yet so difficult to wrap our heads around sometimes. If it weren't for my dream of world travel motivating me to financial responsibility, I'd probably be still living paycheck to paycheck. Dreams have an uncanny power to motivate! So simple, yet so difficult to wrap our heads around sometimes. If it weren’t for my dream of world travel motivating me to financial responsibility, I’d probably be still living paycheck to paycheck.
Dreams have an uncanny power to motivate!

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