Personal Budgeting during the Coronavirus Pandemic
If we’re in this for the long haul, then we all need to be responsible about our own personal finances.
If we’re in this for the long haul, then we all need to be responsible about our own personal finances.
Instead of going to destinations crowded with people, such as Paris or Santorini, why don't you go to...
Are you getting prepared to transition into location independence and want some insight into what to expect? Well, keep reading to discover the pros and cons of independent living. With these in mind, you’ll be better prepared for the journey ahead!
Visiting another country and moving as a permanent resident have a clear difference in the process. Here is what you need to know if you are planning to live in another country.
Solo travel is an enriching experience that everyone should consider at some point in life. Sure, traveling with a partner or a group of friends can provide wonderful memories, but they can also become a distraction. With the freedom to decide how you want to spend your time and budget, solo travel can allow you to focus less on others and more on the exciting culture, sights and scenery of your destination.
No matter which part of the world you travel to, it is always comforting to know that you can communicate with family members back home. Relying on only one form of commutation may prove to be disastrous, mainly because the means of communication may not work the same way in other countries.
As I sat in a small row boat in a pitch black grotto in Te Anau, New Zealand, these creatures look more like stars in the night sky than anything else, glittering constellations twinkling all around me.
Going on a long term trip, for multiple months, or even a year? When we planned our first multi-month adventure, our friends and family kept asking us "how do you pack for a trip like that?" Our answer: "Well... uh... I have no idea!" Now that we've done it a few times, we know how to answer that question. And we're not the only ones. We've assembled some of the best packing list items and advice from people who have actually survived their trips.
I was honored to be on the panel of speakers at Meet Plan Go in Austin, and it was a great event. I hope everyone learned something and became inspired to travel! Naturally, I spoke primarily about budgeting (being the co-founder of Budget Your Trip and all that).
In 2009, we spent 11 months traveling through Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. We want you to learn from our experience, so we put together a trip planning guide: How To Plan A Trip Around The World. We cover everything from budgeting to packing, route planning to insurance, safety to vaccinations, and visas to round-the-world plane tickets. Combining our first hand experience with tips and resources from other travelers, we leave no stone unturned.