2018 update: I originally wrote this post in 2013, traveling in Thailand on a shoestring. I returned this year with a bigger budget, spending more on accommodation and transport, though some categories, like food, have remained the same. You’ll see both options in this post. I’ve now spent five months traveling in Thailand, making it […]
Tips From the Banker: The True Cost of Travel in the Philippines
I knew that I had completely blown my typical Southeast Asia budget when traveling through the Philippines. I tried to mentally tally each day, quietly ignoring the fact that yes, I was over-spending way past my first year of traveling’s goal of $30/day (which I did pretty well at!). When I finally added up all […]
How I Afford Perpetually Traveling the World
It’s been a while since I covered the topic of how I afford traveling the world. To be honest, it’s not my favorite subject, but I do get asked often how I can afford to travel so much, and how I have sustained myself for this long off of a blog. I haven’t found a […]
What Does an American Southwest Road Trip Cost?
I figured that a road trip through the American Southwest would set me back quite a bit considering that the cost of campsites can quickly add up, plus all of the gas and activities. The United States is not a super budget destination, after all. I was quite pleased to find that it was easy to save […]
How to Get SIM Cards in Southeast Asia
In a comment on a recent post, I was asked to write about traveling with an unlocked iPhone (or any smart phone, really), obtaining SIM cards abroad, and how the whole process takes place. Kellie, I’m glad you asked. I have been traveling for over 5 years now with an unlocked iPhone, always buying a prepaid […]