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Travelers, especially travelers with children, need to have their bank accounts and budgets sorted before getting on a plane or boat. Planning in advance will save you from money woes while you're in the middle of enjoying your vacation or stuck in another country without access to your bank.
One of the most important pre-trip planning jobs is making sure you can access your money overseas. Without money that trip of a lifetime isn’t going to be much fun! Here are a few simple steps you can take to avoid finding yourself stranded with no cash in a foreign country.
Hopefully you’ve come to grips with the difference between a household budget and a travel budget. Understanding that difference is a key part of making your money last for the whole of your trip. So when it comes time to budget for a 6 month trip or even a whole year away you might not be too sure of exactly where to start.
When you decide you’re going to travel the world one of the first tasks you’ll need to consider will be your travel budget. Your travel budget will determine how long you can travel and the places you can go on those travels. Whether you stay in hostels and eat two minute noodles every night or whether you can visit every single tourist attraction you come across and sample all of the local delicacies!
Camping in Europe can make for some of the most memorable holidays your family will ever have. It can also be a great way to keep the cost of your family holiday as low as possible. Check out our list of ways to save money on your next European camping adventure!
Transportation costs are a huge part of any family travel budget for Europe. Back when you were travelling solo or as a couple, Eurail passes probably made a lot of sense but as a family the cost can be frightening. So what are the other options?
Costa Rica is a popular long term stopping point for expat and travelling families. The small town of Atenas, 30-40mins from San Jose is a lovely location, and a great place to base yourself. In case you are considering moving to Atenas, here is a breakdown of typical costs.
Hawaii is one of those iconic destinations that most families want to visit at some point in their long term travels. It's also not the cheapest destination. But with the right strategies and proper planning, you can make it work well with your budget. From flights to accommodations to food and fun, there are plenty of ways that your family can enjoy their time on the islands without emptying your pockets.
Accommodation is a huge part of any travelling families budget, especially if you are travelling in Europe, Australia, New Zealand or North America. You can't really avoid it but you can reduce your costs. We're sharing some of our best tips for doing just that.
Tips for preparing your budget and sticking to it while on the road, along with links to other budget articles from long term family travellers.
VagabondFamily.org is built for parents or soon to be parents who want something different for themselves and their children. Living a travel (or nomadic) lifestyle throws a lot of challenges your way and we are here (as a group) to help you perpare, plan and live a less common lifestyle with your children.
Whether your planning an open ended trip or a trip from 1 to 12 months the advice on this website will go a significant way to making your travels much more enjoyable, for both you as parents and your children.
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