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An unforgettable South American travel experience

The Cost of 7 Months in South America

  You’re considering doing it – quitting your job, selling all your belongings and hitting the road for some adventure. Where to go? South America has to be at the top of your list. It’s large, diverse, the people are wonderful, the transportation is easy enough and last but definitely not least, it’s affordable. What’s…
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Three Weeks In Bolivia: How Much Does It Cost?

Image Courtesy of Underconsideration.com   Three Weeks In Bolivia: How Much Does It Cost? As our journey through South America continues, we spent three weeks of December 2018 in Bolivia. With the reputation of being South American’s cheapest country, we were looking forward to giving our wallets a breather heading into 2019.   Let’s take…
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The Cost Of One Month In Peru

  We spent November in Peru and here we take a look at the cost of one month in Peru. Cost of living is lower in Peru than in Ecuador but we did incur some significant expenses this month, mostly related to Manchu Picchu. Below is a summary of our travel expenses for the month…
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Travel Expenses: One Month In Ecuador

  As our trip through South America moves along, we continue to pay close attention to our travel expenses. Sticking to a budget while traveling is vital to ensuring you have enough money to see and experience all that you can along the way (here is a helpful post on budget travel by Nomadic Matt).…
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The Concept of Retirement

  The concept of retirement and how it has taken shape over time is quite interesting. Retirement has not always been so highly anticipated nor been looked upon so positively. Below we take a deeper look into the concept of retirement, its evolution, what it may look like in the future and suggestions on how to incorporate…
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How Much It Costs To Travel Long Term, Part II

  How much do I need to save for long term travel? Everyone is aware that it costs money to travel. But what’s not so clear is just how much. We will take a deeper look and answer the question, “How much do I need to save for long term travel?” In addition, we will…
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