Archive for Travel Costs

Do Budget Travelers Travel In Comfort Or In Poverty?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Earl

I’m always telling people that $1000 per month is more than enough money to travel around the majority of the world. There’s even been a few times on this blog that I’ve mentioned $500 being enough to travel, and travel … Read more →

How Much It Costs To Travel In Iraqi Kurdistan

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Earl

When it comes to traveling around Iraqi Kurdistan (the semi-autonomous region of Northern Iraq), it can be quite difficult to gauge how much money a traveler would need for such a visit. There really isn’t much information to be found … Read more →

How Much It Costs To Travel In Lebanon

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Earl

In comparison to neighboring Syria, Lebanon is an expensive country to travel around. This is not only due to the higher prices, but also due to the availability of excellent restaurants, endless cafes and bars that never fail in enticing … Read more →

How Much It Costs To Travel In Syria

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Earl

Now that I’ve been here for just under a month, I have a decent grasp on how much it costs to travel around Syria. And to be honest, this is a country that offers a quality adventure no matter how … Read more →

How Much Money Do You Need To Start A Life Of Travel?

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Earl

A desire to explore the world is hard to ignore, and for many travelers, as soon as that desire became too strong to be ignored, they simply packed up their backpack or suitcase and took off into the unknown. However, … Read more →

How To Rent An Expensive Apartment For A Budget Price When Traveling

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Earl

After writing my “Living Abroad for Less than $1000 per Month” post a few weeks ago, I received all sorts of interesting emails from readers. I honestly had a great time answering them and I stayed up until 3am a … Read more →

Living Abroad For Less Than $1000 Per Month

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Earl

During a walk around Playa del Carmen yesterday, I happened to pass by a small, colorful building down a narrow side street, a street that I had never been down before. In the front window of this building, hanging from … Read more →

The Currency of Pad Thai

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Earl

I just can’t stop thinking about pad thai. Lovingly tossed rice noodles, mixed with fish sauce, tofu, vegetables, egg and chicken (or shrimp) and topped with a sprinkling of chili powder, bean sprouts, ground peanuts and freshly squeezed lime juice. … Read more →