Comments on: Budgeting for a Trip Around the World http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/ Around the World Travel Blog Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:47:42 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-14752 Dave Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:13:31 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/#comment-14752 Good luck in your travels, and thanks for stopping by Go Backpacking. <br><br>I hope to make it to Bhutan some day. Good luck in your travels, and thanks for stopping by Go Backpacking.

I hope to make it to Bhutan some day.

]]> By: holiday in bhutan http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-14745 holiday in bhutan Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:33:25 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/#comment-14745 i hope to be undertake a world trip some time in my life. Thanks for great post interesting to read how others are saving for RTW travel. i hope to be undertake a world trip some time in my life. Thanks for great post interesting to read how others are saving for RTW travel.

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-13137 Dave Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:12:32 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/#comment-13137 I recommend Thailand - great food, warm climate, beautiful beaches, generally friendly people, and less pollution and hassle than cheaper India. You could spend two weeks in the islands, than take quick trip to Cambodia, Vietnam and or Laos. Otherwise, I'm a fan of Central America. I recommend Thailand – great food, warm climate, beautiful beaches, generally friendly people, and less pollution and hassle than cheaper India. You could spend two weeks in the islands, than take quick trip to Cambodia, Vietnam and or Laos. Otherwise, I’m a fan of Central America.

]]> By: Igor http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-13135 Igor Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:13:02 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/#comment-13135 I have been wanting to go on a trip to see the rest of the world for a very long time now. I am 28, I have no debts or student loans. The only problem I have is that I have no idea where to start or what to look for in terms of how I should begin a trip such as this one. One other problem I have is that I have just bought a house and I need to keep my job and pay the mortgage. I could probably take a month off of work and travel. Could you recommend where I could travel to, so that I could get the biggest bang for my buck in such a short time? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time. I have been wanting to go on a trip to see the rest of the world for a very long time now. I am 28, I have no debts or student loans. The only problem I have is that I have no idea where to start or what to look for in terms of how I should begin a trip such as this one. One other problem I have is that I have just bought a house and I need to keep my job and pay the mortgage. I could probably take a month off of work and travel. Could you recommend where I could travel to, so that I could get the biggest bang for my buck in such a short time? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

]]> By: Travelhouseuk http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-10513 Travelhouseuk Tue, 13 May 2008 15:52:56 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/#comment-10513 Stick to your budget. It's ok if you blow your budget for a day or two, but just because you went overboard, don't throw the whole plan out the window. Readjust your weekly budget, and stick to it. If you're horribly off in your estimates, reevaluate your expenses. Extra money isn't suddenly going to appear when you run out two months before you're supposed to go home. Stick to your budget. It’s ok if you blow your budget for a day or two, but just because you went overboard, don’t throw the whole plan out the window. Readjust your weekly budget, and stick to it. If you’re horribly off in your estimates, reevaluate your expenses. Extra money isn’t suddenly going to appear when you run out two months before you’re supposed to go home.

]]> By: Jack http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-5105 Jack Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:23:50 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/#comment-5105 <strong>Jack...</strong> you have a very nice blog and very informative article... Jack…

you have a very nice blog and very informative article…

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-4895 Dave Sun, 08 Jul 2007 16:46:16 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/#comment-4895 I like to hear I can do better! The takeaway I got from the BootsnAll feedback last year when I presented this budget was that I was overestimating in some places, and underestimating in others, so it would seem to even itself out. I wanted to leave a little room for the US dollar to continue weakening. Of course I'll be able to adjust once I get a day or two under my belt in each new country. I like to hear I can do better! The takeaway I got from the BootsnAll feedback last year when I presented this budget was that I was overestimating in some places, and underestimating in others, so it would seem to even itself out.

I wanted to leave a little room for the US dollar to continue weakening. Of course I’ll be able to adjust once I get a day or two under my belt in each new country.

]]> By: The Dino http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-4893 The Dino Sun, 08 Jul 2007 16:39:26 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/#comment-4893 I think you could do better with Vietnam, Kambodia and Thailand, you have planned there 30USD but you need there max 15... And for Australia and NZ you were cheaper but in limits. I think you could do better with Vietnam, Kambodia and Thailand, you have planned there 30USD but you need there max 15… And for Australia and NZ you were cheaper but in limits.

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-4597 Dave Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:19:53 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/#comment-4597 Hi Liz, Glad to be of help. That's awesome that you can potentially make it happen in 12 months. I've yet to hear of anyone regretting a trip around the world. Welcome to the (pre-departure) club! Hi Liz,

Glad to be of help. That’s awesome that you can potentially make it happen in 12 months. I’ve yet to hear of anyone regretting a trip around the world. Welcome to the (pre-departure) club!

]]> By: Liz (lidbit) http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-4596 Liz (lidbit) Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:37:11 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/#comment-4596 Thanks Dave for sharing so much. This is exactly what I was looking for when I posted on the thorntree. I'm been in a funk for the last two months and your blog has helped put everything in perspective and clarify a lot of details. First things first get rid of those student loans. It delays our departure by 6 months but speeds up the loan payments by 7 years which is reason enough to celebrate. Then hardcore savings for 6 months will have us free and easy to get travelling for at least a year. I'll keep checking in to see how you're doing and who knows maybe we'll cross paths next year. Thanks Dave for sharing so much. This is exactly what I was looking for when I posted on the thorntree.

I’m been in a funk for the last two months and your blog has helped put everything in perspective and clarify a lot of details.

First things first get rid of those student loans. It delays our departure by 6 months but speeds up the loan payments by 7 years which is reason enough to celebrate. Then hardcore savings for 6 months will have us free and easy to get travelling for at least a year. I’ll keep checking in to see how you’re doing and who knows maybe we’ll cross paths next year.

]]> By: Cassie http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-4176 Cassie Thu, 07 Jun 2007 01:51:26 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/#comment-4176 Thats about what the storage units in my area cost to...I got to thinking though...the extra $50 a month is $600 over one year, so if the stuff I'm giving away is going to cost more than that to replace, its worth it to keep it. I really want to go to Costa Rica. I was thinking about doing a WOOOF (http://www.wwoof.org/) in a place like Italy and then somewhere like Costa Rica or Peru. Its weird to think about coming back. I went to Italy a few years ago and it was total culture shock when I returned. Thats about what the storage units in my area cost to…I got to thinking though…the extra $50 a month is $600 over one year, so if the stuff I’m giving away is going to cost more than that to replace, its worth it to keep it.

I really want to go to Costa Rica. I was thinking about doing a WOOOF (http://www.wwoof.org/) in a place like Italy and then somewhere like Costa Rica or Peru.

Its weird to think about coming back. I went to Italy a few years ago and it was total culture shock when I returned.

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-4162 Dave Wed, 06 Jun 2007 23:32:36 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/#comment-4162 Cassie - Thank you for checking out my plans! Deciding what to store vs sell has been driven by the cost of storage. My list is dynamic, so what you see now reflects my current thinking. I initially started giving away stuff last Summer and removing it from the list. As recently as a few days ago, I sold my DVD player. I prefer to pull the bandaid off slowly as you can tell! I thought I could easily fit my stuff in a 5x10 storage space, however I started to sour on paying $100/month. After looking at an actual storage unit, I decided to go with a 5x5 space for half the cost. Recently, I put out a request to my friends, and had one with a house (and underused basement) express interest in allowing me to store my couch and table set there. Apparently there's a big market for used mattress sets on Craig's List, and I don't have an actual bed frame to worry about (just a headboard). If my parents didn't plan to retire and move while I'm gone, I'd have tried to store ALL my stuff there. ;) I have the option to live with my parents when I get back, however I'm budgeting $5,000 so that any time with them would be limited. If they retire to Maine, there's a good chance I'll try and stay with friends in NYC or northern VA instead. Since I won't have a lot of stuff to my name, I'd be fine renting a room until I could afford something nicer. I've already got some shots from a 2005 trip to Costa Rica, so I'm a little ahead of the game, though my doctor just suggested I get Hep-B started ASAP as it's 3 shots at 1..2..6 month intervals. Thanks for the Peru links! Cassie –

Thank you for checking out my plans! Deciding what to store vs sell has been driven by the cost of storage. My list is dynamic, so what you see now reflects my current thinking. I initially started giving away stuff last Summer and removing it from the list. As recently as a few days ago, I sold my DVD player. I prefer to pull the bandaid off slowly as you can tell!

I thought I could easily fit my stuff in a 5×10 storage space, however I started to sour on paying $100/month. After looking at an actual storage unit, I decided to go with a 5×5 space for half the cost. Recently, I put out a request to my friends, and had one with a house (and underused basement) express interest in allowing me to store my couch and table set there. Apparently there’s a big market for used mattress sets on Craig’s List, and I don’t have an actual bed frame to worry about (just a headboard). If my parents didn’t plan to retire and move while I’m gone, I’d have tried to store ALL my stuff there. ;)

I have the option to live with my parents when I get back, however I’m budgeting $5,000 so that any time with them would be limited. If they retire to Maine, there’s a good chance I’ll try and stay with friends in NYC or northern VA instead. Since I won’t have a lot of stuff to my name, I’d be fine renting a room until I could afford something nicer.

I’ve already got some shots from a 2005 trip to Costa Rica, so I’m a little ahead of the game, though my doctor just suggested I get Hep-B started ASAP as it’s 3 shots at 1..2..6 month intervals.

Thanks for the Peru links!

]]> By: Cassie http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-4033 Cassie Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:45:13 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/#comment-4033 Dave- I don't know how I found your blog, but I just wanted to thank you for laying the financials on the line. Its really helped me in my plans to see such a detailed list of things. I've got two thoughts that came to mind. One, how did you decide what to store and what to get rid of? Will you be able to live with your parents for awhile when you get home? I'm trying to decide what to keep and what to get rid of myself and I looked at your list and realized I'm keeping a lot more than you, but I also will have to get a place right away when I get back. Second, just a thought...if you can start getting your jabs now and spread them out, you lower the risk of feeling like crap for a few days. Here are some good Machu Picchu links I've found. I have no association with them...just thought I'd share. That is definately on my list as well. http://www.andeantravelweb.com/peru/index.html http://www.responsibletravel.com/ http://www.peruweb.org/porters/index.html Cassie Dave-
I don’t know how I found your blog, but I just wanted to thank you for laying the financials on the line. Its really helped me in my plans to see such a detailed list of things.
I’ve got two thoughts that came to mind. One, how did you decide what to store and what to get rid of? Will you be able to live with your parents for awhile when you get home? I’m trying to decide what to keep and what to get rid of myself and I looked at your list and realized I’m keeping a lot more than you, but I also will have to get a place right away when I get back.
Second, just a thought…if you can start getting your jabs now and spread them out, you lower the risk of feeling like crap for a few days.
Here are some good Machu Picchu links I’ve found. I have no association with them…just thought I’d share. That is definately on my list as well.
http://www.andeantravelweb.com/peru/index.html
http://www.responsibletravel.com/
http://www.peruweb.org/porters/index.html
Cassie

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-3147 Dave Wed, 23 May 2007 21:02:48 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/#comment-3147 Stacy - that's the scary part - the potential to blow my budget fast! From what I've read, it's fairly common for people to go from spending a lot, to being stingy. Hopefully I'll be able to find a middle way where it's just right - like Goldilocks! Stacy – that’s the scary part – the potential to blow my budget fast! From what I’ve read, it’s fairly common for people to go from spending a lot, to being stingy. Hopefully I’ll be able to find a middle way where it’s just right – like Goldilocks!

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-3146 Dave Wed, 23 May 2007 21:00:51 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/#comment-3146 Hi Amanda - You're welcome. One thing my parents seem happy to do is let me stay with them as I prepare to leave, and once I get back. If it weren't for the "no regrets" responses I hear from everyone after their trips, I'd be a little nervous about having to start all over again with a job and apt! Dave Hi Amanda –

You’re welcome. One thing my parents seem happy to do is let me stay with them as I prepare to leave, and once I get back. If it weren’t for the “no regrets” responses I hear from everyone after their trips, I’d be a little nervous about having to start all over again with a job and apt!

Dave

]]> By: Stacy http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-3144 Stacy Wed, 23 May 2007 14:12:06 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/#comment-3144 Yikes, that is a lot of work, Dave! You really broke down the costs, making it easy for people to see what is involved in a trip like this. It will be interesting to see how your actual expenses compare to your estimates. Yikes, that is a lot of work, Dave! You really broke down the costs, making it easy for people to see what is involved in a trip like this. It will be interesting to see how your actual expenses compare to your estimates.

]]> By: Amanda http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-3141 Amanda Wed, 23 May 2007 09:57:35 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/05/23/budgeting-for-a-trip-around-the-world/#comment-3141 Hey Dave, Thanks for the nod in this blog post...great to read about how others are saving for RTW travel. Interstingly enough, my fellow Lost Girls and I are starting to figure out how to save on the "back end," by shacking with friends and family 'til we can afford to pay rent again. I'm already looking forward to the next big adventure after this one! Amanda Hey Dave,

Thanks for the nod in this blog post…great to read about how others are saving for RTW travel. Interstingly enough, my fellow Lost Girls and I are starting to figure out how to save on the “back end,” by shacking with friends and family ’til we can afford to pay rent again. I’m already looking forward to the next big adventure after this one!

Amanda

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