I’m finally back on American soil!

I returned back to the USA on October 26th and have been spending time with friends and family across Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington DC.

Since my return, I have had a several people ask me how much I spent traveling the world the last 5+ months, and every time I tell them, they’re shocked by how little money I spent.

I’ll tell you a secret right now; traveling doesn’t have to be expensive.

Once you know how to look for the right deals you’re on the right path. If you’re okay with basics over luxuries, your money will go even further!

For example, when looking for flights, Tuesdays are typically cheaper days to fly somewhere than Thursdays because there are a ton of people looking for “weekend getaways” which drives those prices up.

When looking for accommodation, take into consideration how much time you’ll actually SPEND in the room, and book according to your comfort level. I tend to spend very little time in my accommodations, so I typically book dorm style hostel beds. After a few days or weeks in a hostel, I’ll get myself a proper room just to reset, and go back to hostels again.

If you look now, Frontier Airlines has $15 US domestic flight deals. The offer ends tomorrow, the 13th of November, 2019. The airports and dates are limited, but if you play your cards right and pack minimally (no checked back or carry on; personal item only), you can book yourself a getaway of your own. If you’re not a light packer, be prepared to pay extra for a carry on or checked luggage.

Traveling is not easy. Whether it be domestic travel to a city or town you’ve never been before, or a foreign land where even the language is unfamiliar, it’s always a challenge. Recognize there will be a challenge, and embrace the challenging moments, because when you get though it (which you will), the feeling of self accomplishment is indescribable.

You got this.

While traveling is a passion of mine, after 162 days, I am very much looking forward to the quiet serenity of my personal sanctuary. I will be home around this same time next week and I can not wait to settle in and begin to share with all of you the beauty of my experiences.

The good, the challenging, and the funny.

Be well. Be happy.