How You Can (Nearly) Travel Forever

5. Stick to the Budget

Whether you have a lot of money saved or a stable income, it’s important to figure out a budget and stick to it. More often than not, new travelers get excited about their higher purchasing power, spend too much, and blow their budget.

What you want to do is create a monthly or weekly budget, then research your next destination and see if it’ll be over or under budget. Remember that you can always travel frugally for a few weeks and then splurge at a nice luxurious resort without breaking the bank.

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