And these travel bloggers are proving it one snap at a time. Here, they reveal their tips for how you can do it, too.
Getting Stamped, @gettingstamped
Who:
Hannah and Adam Lukaszewicz of Getting Stamped held corporate jobs in
Milwaukee for seven years before they both quit with the goal of seeing
as much of the world as possible. Since hitting the road in 2013,
they've had their passports stamped in 64 different countries.
Currently In: Indonesia
On Saving Money: "One
of the easiest ways to save money while traveling is to make sure
you're not paying to withdraw money," says Hannah Lukaszewicz. "Pick a
bank that has no international transaction fees and refunds all ATM
fees—my bank, Charles Schwab, refunds all my ATM fees at the end of the
month, and charges no fees."
On Finding Deals: "I
like to start researching trips using Skyscanner's 'flexible'
destination option to see where can I get to the cheapest. Then, I look
to regional low-cost airlines for flying around the area."
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On Splurging:
"When choosing a destination, I like to look at flights, activities,
food, and accommodation costs. If I find affordable accommodations, I'll
splurge on a flight to get me to an exotic destination."
On the Most Affordable, Incredible Experience:
"The most affordable experiences would have to be in Southeast Asia.
The biggest expense will most likely be the flight, but once you're
there, accommodation, food, and activities can be found at
super-affordable prices. I still remember the amazing beach bungalow we
had on Koh Lipe Thailand for only $30 a night."
Single Piece of Advice for Wannabe Travelers: "Next
time you want a new jacket, or go to Starbucks, think about saving that
money for travel instead. The things you buy are just things—but the
experiences you have traveling will stay with you forever."
[post_ads]Single Piece of Advice for Wannabe Travelers:
"Think outside the box, and change your mindset to 'what else can I do
to save?' instead of 'I'll never be able to save enough.' You can make
extra money if you're willing to make an effort to find extra work and
put in the hours."
A Dangerous Business, @dangerousbiz
Who They Are:
Ohio native Amanda Williams isn't a full-time traveler—instead, she's
living proof that you can see the world (or at least more than 45
countries) while still holding down a job. She's a freelance writer by
trade, but sets that work aside when traveling, rather than making money
off travel blogging.
Currently In: Washington, D.C.
On Saving Money:
"Do a bit of homework ahead of time," says Williams. You don't need to
plan out every second of your vacation, but doing some research
beforehand on flights, hotels/hostels, and even attractions, can
actually save you a lot of money."
On Finding Deals:
"I often use Kayak to look for flights, using their fare forecasts and
price alerts to know when to book flights at the best price. I also book
most of my hotels through booking.com—once
you make a few bookings and leave a few reviews on the site, you
automatically get 'Genius' status, which means an extra 10% off a lot of
hotels."
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On Splurging: "I
save my true splurges for once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Years from
now, I probably won't remember what hotel I stayed in—but I will remember swimming with wild dolphins, bungee jumping, and seeing lions on safari."
On the Most Affordable, Incredible Experience:
"Most people assume that traveling in Africa must be really expensive,
but the trip I did with Acacia Africa was actually really affordable. I
spent three weeks traveling from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, having
some amazing experiences along the way, like climbing sand dunes in
Namibia, going on safaris in Botswana, and camping under the stars."
Single Piece of Advice for Wannabe Travelers:
"Just remember that you don't have to fly far away to travel. There are
probably plenty of cool places close to where you live that you've
never visited."
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