Travel Expense Reports 💸
We’ve tracked every expense along this journey and documented it! It originally started as a way to track our budget (we attempted to travel on USD 30/day for the both of us, everything included) and one day realised, that there may be many more people out there who are just as curious to see those actual numbers!
Hopefully, the travel and finance nerd in you will enjoy it!
Discover our ultimate guide on how to manage money while travelling internationally — packed with experience-based tips on using cash, debit and credit cards, forex cards, mobile wallets, and fraud protection to help travellers save money and travel smarter!
The Sunday Memo 💌
Every week, we send a special letter to friends we’ve made from all around the world – like you! Sharing our life on social media doesn’t always happen in real-time… sometimes, our videos get posted long after we’ve left a place. But here, you’ll be the first to know about:
- Where we’re headed next (so, if you have suggestions on must-see sights, activities, or great places to eat, you can share them with us beforehand!)
- New resources we’ve just published on the blog
- Exciting giveaways and opportunities to join us on future trips
We’d love for you to come along on the journey with us and to hear your tips and recommendations along the way!
Sign up for our Sunday Memo here by adding your name and email address!
Filming, Editing and Tech Gear 📸
Here’s everything we carry in our camera and tech setup while travelling full-time with just our carry-on backpacks.
After 3+ years of making videos of our journey across different countries and climates, this is the gear we’ve come to rely on — durable, compact, and budget-friendly.
From cameras to cables, every item has earned its spot by surviving daily use on the road (well, atleast, so far… 😅) – and every item had to score super high on the budget index!
Packing List / Travel Essentials 🎒
Traveling long-term with just seven kilos of luggage means every item truly counts.
Over the years on the road, we’ve carefully refined our packing list to include only durable, versatile, and budget-friendly essentials — from clothing and shoes to backpacks, hats, and travel-friendly toiletries.
Whether you’re preparing for an extended trip or aiming to pack light and smart, these travel essentials have kept us comfortable, organized, and ready for all climates and adventures.
Useful links to where we’ve got good deals 💰
Over the years of international travel, we’ve collected a handful of reliable websites and tools that consistently help us save money on flights, accommodation, transport, and travel essentials. These are the exact platforms we use for booking affordable stays, finding cheap international flights, getting eSIMs or local SIM cards, and even sorting out travel insurance and visas. No fluff — just useful links and travel hacks that would’ve helped us when we were starting out. If you’re planning a trip and want to travel smarter on a budget, this list is a great place to start looking.
Always compare prices before you book them – but sometimes, the higher prices may come with a better quality experience!
Cheapest flights ✈️
Bus, Trains and local Taxi 🚌
Hotels and Hostels ⛺️
Homestays and BnBs ⛺️
Excursions / Sightseeing ⛵️
Activities / entry tickets 🤿
Local travel guides 🤠
Sim cards and internet 📞
Visa and immigration 🔖
Travel Medical Insurance 🏥
If you’re thinking about starting your own travel blog or building a presence on social media, here are some of the tools we’ve personally used to get set up and keep things running smoothly.
These are the essential tools we used to start and run our website — budget-friendly WordPress hosting, a free email newsletter platform, a secure VPN for reliable access abroad, and trusted sources for copyright-free music for our YouTube channel. If you’re starting a blog or channel, these could help streamline your setup too.
Website Hosting & Setup 🖥️
Email Newsletter Service 💌
Secure VPN Access 🛜
Copyright-Free Music 🎵
Digital Workspace and Organiser 🧰
Most of these tools offer free trials or risk-free money-back guarantees, so you can try them out before committing. That’s exactly how we started using them — and we’ve stayed with them ever since!
*Some of the links here are affiliate links to products/services we personally use. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a small commission – at no extra cost to you. It’s a simple way to support our work, and we really appreciate it!