Comments on: Realize Your Travel Dreams – How to Afford It

By: Joao Campos

Joao Campos — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:06:17 +0000

Nice tips. Specially the #12
That’s a funny way to stick to an objective.

Regards,
JC

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:23:13 +0000

Great travel advice. I usually put together a spreadsheet of options so that I can figure out how much it will cost me and so we know how much to set aside for shopping and activities

By: Chuck Rylant

Chuck Rylant — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:41:21 +0000

I’ve done a lot of traveling and just returned from a month in Mexico. You nailed it here. Great post.

By: Steve Scott

Steve Scott — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:45:19 +0000

Marthe-

Thanks again for this post… It really is filled with some excellent tips that readers can use to realize some of their travel dreams. I’m sure they’re going love the follow-up post that will come out next Thursday.

By: Mark of Success

Mark of Success — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:52:23 +0000

Marthe,

Guess what? I’ve been putting away an international trip for almost 2 years now. Something or the other keeps coming up, and if there’s nothing, there’s my job. I think your tip #10 gets my vote. With the dates fixed and tickets in hand, I see very little room for turning back.

Thanks for the post, and looking forward to the second part.

Cheers!
Mark
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By: Dia

Dia — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:02:32 +0000

Nice tips Marthe. One of the places that I want to visit, but haven't yet is Istanbul. I will apply some of the tips you have mentioned here. Thanks for sharing .-= Dia´s last blog ..How to become lucky =-.

By: Marthe

Marthe — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:16:13 +0000

Thank you!

How great that you have paid off your debt! That must be such a newfound feeling of freedom and you should definitely enjoy it to the fullest!

How did you find Rome? I went there for an impulse trip with my sister two weeks ago, and I really loved it. So many beautiful buildings and great food!
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By: Marthe

Marthe — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:14:51 +0000

That is a great tip, Jon!
I’m definitely applying this in the future! I must admit that I’m guilty of thinking that unexpected money = splurge money… Having a separate account (throw away the key) is so much easier too.
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By: Jon G

Jon G — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:51:41 +0000

Tips 12 & 13 are tricks I have been using since I was a teenager! They really do work. For those who use ING, another great tip is to create a sub-savings account called “Trip Fund”. Whenever you save money somehow (an unexpected discount, bargain shopping, avoiding an expense), immediately add that money to the Trip Fund account and pretend that you didn’t receive those savings in the first place. This method of saving doesn’t strain your budget and prevents you from thinking: “Oh, since I saved $20 today, I can splurge tomorrow.” Since the money is already tucked away in your Travel Fund, you won’t splurge on something else.

Great post! Excited for the second one.
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By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:21:26 +0000

I love these tips, Marthe!

Traveling is definitely something that I will be doing a lot more of in my future. I’ve done a major trip to Rome and Paris last September and want to hit the road soon. I have so many places that I want to see and travel to. I’m almost debt-free, so now’s the time to start saving for all the places that I want to go. I have really cut down on my spending and getting rid of my stuff. I think it’s excellent advice to find a travel buddy to cut down on costs and to have company during your travels.

Thanks for sharing these tips,
Karen
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