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Budget Travel Guides

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Curious how we travel fulltime on a modest budget? We share it all here!
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We spent several months traveling around Panama - this here is a collection of our blog posts about our time there - from where we stayed to what we did and ate!
Budget-Friendly Panama Travel Guides
 
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we travel on a modest budget, aiming to spend less than our cost of living back home. So even though we are traveling the world fulltime, finding affordable places to stay is key to stretching our dollars. In this post, we’ll share some strategies we...
Finding Affordable Places To Stay: Stretch Your Travel Dollar
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we share our firsthand experiences in Costa Rica as American Expats, living abroad on a budget, one country at a time. #nomads #fulltimetravelers #GoExplore #RoamThePlanet #Travelholic #SeeTheWorld #Travel #Globetrotter #TravelLife #Discover #TravelB...
Budget-Friendly Costa Rica Travel
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We spent over a month traveling in Portugal. From the rich history at the National Tile Museum to the architectural wonders of the Catedral de Faro, we provide expert tips to help you save money and travel smart in this Portugal Travel Guide.
Affordable Portugal Travel Guide 2025
 
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Yep! We spent three months traveling in England and we share how in these blog posts
Explore England with Us: Travel Tips, Destinations & Experiences
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We spent two very affordable months in Chile - these blog posts and videos share our adventures with you
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As full-time travelers and American expats, we share what it was like to call Buenos Aires home for a couple of months—living like locals, discovering hidden gems, and navigating the unique challenges of slow travel on a budget.
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New post to our travel blog on how to save money while traveling!
18 of Our Top International Travel Hacks for Couples to Save Money while Traveling -
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When it comes to international travel, having sufficient cash on hand can make the difference between a smooth journey and a stressful ordeal. In this guide, we share our three decades of global travel experience to help you navigate the tricky water...
Cash on Hand: The Essential Guide for Smart Travelers
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No matter where your travels take you, GetYourGuide offers the best way to connect with your destination. Make memories all over the globe with our locally-vetted, expertly-curated experiences. From must-see iconic attractions to unexpected under-the...
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Traveling with only a carry-on bag and a personal item can be a great way to save money and avoid the hassle of checked baggage fees. But….
The Truth About Minimalist Packing Guides for Travelers
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Understanding the best times to visit Lisbon can make your trip more enjoyable.
4 Best Times to Visit Lisbon: Weather & Prices for Budget Travelers
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Since 2023, we’ve been American Expat nomads, living abroad, on a budget, one country at a time. So, how much does it cost to travel full-time? That’s exactly what we’re breaking down in this post.
How much does it cost to travel full time: Our First-Year Budget and Expenses -
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We packed up, sold almost everything, and dove into our new-to-us American Expat and senior nomad lifestyle and headed out figure out where in the world we could actually afford to live without draining our savings. Spoiler alert: It’s not where we t...
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