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World Travel on a Budget
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Spend Less, Experience More


Travel is my passion and I'd love to inspire you to budget travel on as little as $30/day, lend a few travel tips, share some real stories, and give useful information on the places I've been; the type of information that I search for before I travel to a place.


You don't have to be rich to see the world! You just need to shift your mindset from the typical western "vacation", adopt a new travel attitude, and you won't believe the people and places you can experience at a fraction of the cost.


Travel is for anyone with a sense of adventure, even a vegetarian woman traveling alone in her 50s. ;)
I still have so much more to write from my past travels!


Getting Started

Where to go, how to save, first steps to begin budget traveling.

Travel Tips

Packing, basic do's and don'ts, ways to not waste money.

Favorite Spots

Looking for destination ideas? Here are a few goodies.

Countries

Details by country. Only the places I've been to so far though!

I think that wherever your journey takes you, there are new gods waiting there, with divine patience -- and laughter.

- Susan M. Watkins

Latest Articles & Adventures

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Informative articles and some of my noteworthy adventures on the road!

Some of My Favorite Travel Gear

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Osprey Fairview 55 Backpack

Osprey Fairview 55 Backpack

Although I'm really a diehard Eagle Creek girl, this pack is considered the best of the bunch right now. It's a good size, has good features (including zip-away straps), and Osprey has excellent customer service. This particular model is shaped for women. The 55 liter includes a daypack that zips and/or clips to the main bag.

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Fenix PD25R 800 Lumens EDC Rechargeable Flashlight

Fenix PD25R 800 Lumens EDC Rechargeable Flashlight

I have the LD15R and wow, that little guy packs some power! This is the most updated version that's IP68 waterproof, shoots an impressive 820 feet, 3.6" x 1", weighs 2.75 oz, is rugged, and is just plain impressive. The E03R is a value version

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The Friendly Swede Partial Zip Travel Sheet

The Friendly Swede Partial Zip Travel Sheet

This travel sheet comes in polyester (ultralight) or microfiber depending on what type of feel you want. It DOES NOT fit my criteria of having an all-around zipper, but it does have a full-length zipper. 41" wide, 47" wide XL
CON: The pillow pocket is in front. Not full zip.
PRO: Zips from inside or outside of the bag. It gets good reviews, comes in regular or XL, packs down pretty small, and weighs in at only 9.17oz. Good for an inexpensive travel sheet.

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Keep an Open Mind

Budget travel does not mean sleeping in dorm bunkbeds and partying all night (unless you want it to of course).

Packing Light

How on earth do you pack for a long journey in one small bag? Oh it's fun!

Let's Talk Cost

You can spend as much or as little as you want. My actual travel costs are here.