How Much Does it Really Cost to Travel the World? Budget RTW Trip Guide
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Date: 2019-09-05
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Helena Cora Moran
Loved the video I am ready to do this again - 25 years later (25 year hiatus raising a family). So here are my long ago experiences that may be worth looking into. I hopped aboard a tall ship as a deck hand and sailed from England to Australia. We stopped in the Madeira Islands, the Canaries, Cape Verde Islands, Brazil, (almost Tristan da Cuna - but the weather was too rough, So. Africa, Mauritius, and finally reaching Australia stopping in Freemantle and then ending up in Sydney. There are still quite a few ships out there (especially out of Australia but some in the US) ) where you can either get paid a stipend or negotiate to work for travel. There are many stops along the way and you may have the opportunity to work for different ships from one place to another. Its a small community of sailors and they all pretty much know each other. My other thought was was considering container ships - sometimes they have space for travelers or at least they used to. Also, Vagabrothers, you totally skipped Africa There are quite a few non-conflict areas to explore.
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Loved the video I am ready to do this again - 25 years later (25 year hiatus raising a family). So here are my long ago experiences that may be worth looking into. I hopped aboard a tall ship as a deck hand and sailed from England to Australia. We stopped in the Madeira Islands, the Canaries, Cape Verde Islands, Brazil, (almost Tristan da Cuna - but the weather was too rough, So. Africa, Mauritius, and finally reaching Australia stopping in Freemantle and then ending up in Sydney. There are still quite a few ships out there (especially out of Australia but some in the US) ) where you can either get paid a stipend or negotiate to work for travel. There are many stops along the way and you may have the opportunity to work for different ships from one place to another. Its a small community of sailors and they all pretty much know each other. My other thought was was considering container ships - sometimes they have space for travelers or at least they used to. Also, Vagabrothers, you totally skipped Africa There are quite a few non-conflict areas to explore.
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jackgoldman1
1995, trip around the world. Excellent hotels, cities, restaurants, 60 days, 15, 000, or about 200 per day, first class. Could have been cheaper hotels, cheaper food. 100 for travel, plane, trains, ground, taxis, saved and budgeted as going along, 100 per day for hotel and food, covers everything. Australia, Bali, Java, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Nepal, India, Egypt, Greece, Italy, home. Best 60 days of my life, exceeded my wildest dreams. Cancer death wish trip, 90% death rate cancer, smooth muscle tissue of the lower bowel. Climbed the pyramids (strictly forbidden) and did all the great stuff. Still alive 23 years later. Go to have my prayer answered to see my two children graduate from college. Got my three wishes, motorcycle, world trip, wilderness nature retreat in Northern Minnesota. I was lucky. I outlived Steve Jobs with his cancer. I consider long life better than 6 billion. Follow your bliss. When you do the life you think you ought to be living becomes the life you are living. Good luck to us all.
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1995, trip around the world. Excellent hotels, cities, restaurants, 60 days, 15, 000, or about 200 per day, first class. Could have been cheaper hotels, cheaper food. 100 for travel, plane, trains, ground, taxis, saved and budgeted as going along, 100 per day for hotel and food, covers everything. Australia, Bali, Java, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Nepal, India, Egypt, Greece, Italy, home. Best 60 days of my life, exceeded my wildest dreams. Cancer death wish trip, 90% death rate cancer, smooth muscle tissue of the lower bowel. Climbed the pyramids (strictly forbidden) and did all the great stuff. Still alive 23 years later. Go to have my prayer answered to see my two children graduate from college. Got my three wishes, motorcycle, world trip, wilderness nature retreat in Northern Minnesota. I was lucky. I outlived Steve Jobs with his cancer. I consider long life better than 6 billion. Follow your bliss. When you do the life you think you ought to be living becomes the life you are living. Good luck to us all.
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dssd
I find that around the world tickets are not worth the money (at least not for me. these were my flights from Sept. 17-March18: Flights of my Trip in all with 40kg (2 bags) of luggage (because I'm carrying a lot of sports gear) unless stated otherwise. searched on google flights, booked directly through the airlines and never more than 2 months ahead of time, usually more between 4 and 2 weeks(Airports) are stops where I didn't leave the airportBSL-(LON)-SIN-(LON)-BSL 425, 76 SIN-MEL 165, 1SYD-AKL 189, 23AKL-CHC 65, 53CHC-SYD 159, 89SYD-(KUL)-HKT 297, 23KBV-(SIN)-DPS-(SIN)-KBV 197, 46 (carry-on only)KBV-SIN 74, 06SIN-SYD-SIN 232, 39 (carry-on only)ZRH-(LIS)-(VCP)-FLN 354, 62 TOTAL 2161, 27 and all the freedom of movement (Europe to AUS, to NZ, to AUS, to Thailand, to Bali, to Thailand, to AUS, to Singapore, to Europe and to Brasil)
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I find that around the world tickets are not worth the money (at least not for me. these were my flights from Sept. 17-March18: Flights of my Trip in all with 40kg (2 bags) of luggage (because I'm carrying a lot of sports gear) unless stated otherwise. searched on google flights, booked directly through the airlines and never more than 2 months ahead of time, usually more between 4 and 2 weeks(Airports) are stops where I didn't leave the airportBSL-(LON)-SIN-(LON)-BSL 425, 76 SIN-MEL 165, 1SYD-AKL 189, 23AKL-CHC 65, 53CHC-SYD 159, 89SYD-(KUL)-HKT 297, 23KBV-(SIN)-DPS-(SIN)-KBV 197, 46 (carry-on only)KBV-SIN 74, 06SIN-SYD-SIN 232, 39 (carry-on only)ZRH-(LIS)-(VCP)-FLN 354, 62 TOTAL 2161, 27 and all the freedom of movement (Europe to AUS, to NZ, to AUS, to Thailand, to Bali, to Thailand, to AUS, to Singapore, to Europe and to Brasil)
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Philippa Gunn
I travelled around the world for four years. I used a working holiday visa in the UK --got to live like a local and then used the strong pound to travel from Nepal overland back to Europe. I worked as an aupair in Vienna, got another working visa for New Zealnd --where I picked apples for money and lived in a van. I spent a year In Ecuador as a student living in an indigenous village, and worked on an archaeological dig in Belize. This was in my early 20s I never had more than 5000 in my bank account--but I managed to have great experiences Now, in my 30s --I travel with more luxury--(airBnBs instead of hostles) but I make more than when I was 20-which is also a fun way to travel.
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I travelled around the world for four years. I used a working holiday visa in the UK --got to live like a local and then used the strong pound to travel from Nepal overland back to Europe. I worked as an aupair in Vienna, got another working visa for New Zealnd --where I picked apples for money and lived in a van. I spent a year In Ecuador as a student living in an indigenous village, and worked on an archaeological dig in Belize. This was in my early 20s I never had more than 5000 in my bank account--but I managed to have great experiences Now, in my 30s --I travel with more luxury--(airBnBs instead of hostles) but I make more than when I was 20-which is also a fun way to travel.
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Aiyana Zihuatanejo
Im American, and I started long-term traveling by quitting my retail job to work a seasonal job in Juneau, Alaska for 6 months. It was by far the best time Ive had in my entire life, thus far. After the Alaskan summer season, I went home for 2 months & earned an au pair visa, and now Im in Madrid, Spain. Au pairing is definitely a great way to travel bc you earn pocket money and have no bills (you live w/a host family that provides you a private room and all of your meals. The only problem I encountered was a personal one - I missed nature like crazy, and didnt get along well w/the big city that is Madrid, so Ill soon volunteer in a hostel that is for rock climbers
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Im American, and I started long-term traveling by quitting my retail job to work a seasonal job in Juneau, Alaska for 6 months. It was by far the best time Ive had in my entire life, thus far. After the Alaskan summer season, I went home for 2 months & earned an au pair visa, and now Im in Madrid, Spain. Au pairing is definitely a great way to travel bc you earn pocket money and have no bills (you live w/a host family that provides you a private room and all of your meals. The only problem I encountered was a personal one - I missed nature like crazy, and didnt get along well w/the big city that is Madrid, so Ill soon volunteer in a hostel that is for rock climbers
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Brocklod
Even in the same region, prices may vary from country to country. For example Sweden is slightly cheaper than Norway and Eastern European countries are super cheap, also Costa Rica is more expensive than Nicaragua, but you'll have a better attention in Costa Rica since it's a more developed country when it comes to tourism. So I guess the amount of money you'll need will depend of the destinations you choose, for how long you wanna travel and if wanna do it as a backpacker or a more fancy traveler. I think that if you know how to budget 10k a year is good cash.
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Even in the same region, prices may vary from country to country. For example Sweden is slightly cheaper than Norway and Eastern European countries are super cheap, also Costa Rica is more expensive than Nicaragua, but you'll have a better attention in Costa Rica since it's a more developed country when it comes to tourism. So I guess the amount of money you'll need will depend of the destinations you choose, for how long you wanna travel and if wanna do it as a backpacker or a more fancy traveler. I think that if you know how to budget 10k a year is good cash.
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Paul Smith
I've hitchhiked and/or worked for transport on boats, ships and planes around the world. Often solo pilots just want someone to talk to on private planes. You can work yachts as crew. Cruise ships will sometimes take you on if you're willing to work in the galley or help entertain guests, etc. There's plenty of creative ways to reduce or eliminate transport over the oceans if you're not in a hurry and not picky about where you'll end up. It's the difference between being a tourist or traveler. Let serendipity rule and it'll be a lot more fun and interesting.
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I've hitchhiked and/or worked for transport on boats, ships and planes around the world. Often solo pilots just want someone to talk to on private planes. You can work yachts as crew. Cruise ships will sometimes take you on if you're willing to work in the galley or help entertain guests, etc. There's plenty of creative ways to reduce or eliminate transport over the oceans if you're not in a hurry and not picky about where you'll end up. It's the difference between being a tourist or traveler. Let serendipity rule and it'll be a lot more fun and interesting.
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Itz.tren__
Hey I am a senior in HS. I will graduate in June and I still havent figure out what to do with my life. I am an A/B honor roll student, but I do not want to go to college (I dont want to be in student debt lol. I was thinking about military (Army. My goals in life is to travel and explore the world. I am from North Carolina, and stay in Virginia. I want to see more of the world than what I am used too. Watching this video makes me want to become a world traveler too. I wonder if the military would be a good place to start?
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Hey I am a senior in HS. I will graduate in June and I still havent figure out what to do with my life. I am an A/B honor roll student, but I do not want to go to college (I dont want to be in student debt lol. I was thinking about military (Army. My goals in life is to travel and explore the world. I am from North Carolina, and stay in Virginia. I want to see more of the world than what I am used too. Watching this video makes me want to become a world traveler too. I wonder if the military would be a good place to start?
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Kids' Perspective Family Travel
FYI - For a family of 4 (housing, food, transportation) we spent about 70 per day in SE Asia, 100 in China, 220 in Singapore, 160 in Japan, 200 in Australia, 200 in New Zealand. You could do it more cheaply but we were staying at Airbnb's not hostels which accounted for the majority of the daily cost. To stay on budget we spent more time in SE Asia and less time in other, more expensive, countries. The cost of food in Australia and New Zealand was expensive. Not including airfare between countries.
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FYI - For a family of 4 (housing, food, transportation) we spent about 70 per day in SE Asia, 100 in China, 220 in Singapore, 160 in Japan, 200 in Australia, 200 in New Zealand. You could do it more cheaply but we were staying at Airbnb's not hostels which accounted for the majority of the daily cost. To stay on budget we spent more time in SE Asia and less time in other, more expensive, countries. The cost of food in Australia and New Zealand was expensive. Not including airfare between countries.
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Gary Alan
great stuff. i appreciate the estimates, particularly 18-22, 000/yr for around the world, but avoiding the most expensive locations in western europe, etc. i'm trying to come up with a travel and living overseas budget now and comparing it to my current cost of living per year in NE TN near the world famous Appalachian trail. i can generate income via the laptop, so anything cheaper than my current budget is gravy, investments, or party money.
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great stuff. i appreciate the estimates, particularly 18-22, 000/yr for around the world, but avoiding the most expensive locations in western europe, etc. i'm trying to come up with a travel and living overseas budget now and comparing it to my current cost of living per year in NE TN near the world famous Appalachian trail. i can generate income via the laptop, so anything cheaper than my current budget is gravy, investments, or party money.
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