Comments on: How I Find the Money to Travel

By: Jonah

Jonah — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 01:25:03 +0000

This is awesome. Im about to walk across the US in march so its nice to hear all the possibilities!

By: Jina

Jina — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 16:03:18 +0000

In reply to Laura. Laura, I have looked at different credit cards that offer miles, which one do you feel offers the best deal? Thanks, Jina

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 13:30:11 +0000

One can also use the 10% savings technique. It literally means saving 10 % on everything: utilities, food, entertainment etc. And then put it all into traveling when it all adds up.

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:38:06 +0000

If you are American, have decent credit and are super responsible with paying your bills on time, you can really exploit the credit card offers that give bonus airline miles for getting approved or spending a certain amount. That’s what I did and I was eventually able to collect over 1,500,000 frequent flyer miles which has allowed me to fly all over the world for almost no money. When there’s a will, there’s a way!

By: Junior

Junior — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:54:25 +0000

I work every day of my life over 10 hours a day, pay all my bills, never go out for fun to eat or buy anything but the very basic necessities, eat ramen and still dont have any money or time for travel. I don’t entirely agree with your post and I do not find it very helpful at all.

By: Desiree

Desiree — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:06:18 +0000

Agree! Amen to this post. I get annoyed when my friends tell me they want to travel but don’t have the money. Obviously you won’t have any money if you keep spending whatever you have on shopping and the movies and what nots.

By: Diyosa Mercado

Diyosa Mercado — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:12:16 +0000

That is very true, Matt! I work for Orbitz and I sometimes find it expensive booking a package. Everytime I sum up the total price of my customer I would whisper to myself “Damn! Why would you go for package!”. Since I am an agent, I have to upsell! But I never do package for myself. I do the same thing you do… More money you can save, the best experience and great experience you can get.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:19:34 +0000

You’ve had some great tips on here Matt, but I am disappointed that you can’t give some ballpark figures on what your trips cost, or what line of work you’re in that allows you this freedom. I have no idea if I have saved enough to travel on, just because I really have no reference.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 04:28:10 +0000

Wow I must live in a different world. My normal vacation is buying some grade A hamberger and breaking out the grill. I know you probably don’t want to say, but how much do you make in a year? I assume you are single which helps keep your expenses down, but really. I get a total of 10 days vacation a year. I have to use several days between christmas and new years when my work shuts down. It’s either that or go without pay. I reciently lowered my health insurance at work so I could have a few more dollars in my check to make ends meet. This is not just me it’s pretty much everyone I know. So how do you get a job that pays enough money you can afford it and then gives you enough time off so you can go. You must have a sweet setup that way.

By: Nancie

Nancie — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:09:05 +0000

It’s all about priorities. Great post Matt.