What It Really Costs to Travel Fulltime: One Year as Nomads


Hi Reader!

Ever wonder what it really costs to travel the world fulltime? Well, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing the numbers in our upcoming live event, ONLINE: What It Really Costs to Travel Full-Time: Budget Breakdown & Q&A.

In this session, we’ll walk through exactly how much we spent in our first year as full-time travelers. We’ll break down our budget by category—lodging, local travel, food, and all those little surprises—and reveal whether we hit our target budget of $40,000 for the year.

Here’s what you’ll get:

  • A Detailed Budget Breakdown: We’ll share exactly what we spent in each area and why.
  • Our Biggest Takeaways: What we learned about budgeting, traveling, and living on the road.
  • Live Q&A: Ask us anything! Whether it's budget-related, destination-specific, or just about full-time travel in general, we’re here to answer.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, Nov 16th 2024

Time: 9 AM Pacific Time

Location: Live online via Google Meets (we’ll send the link to registered attendees the day before) (no google account needed)

If you’ve ever wondered if full-time travel is affordable, this is your chance to get the inside scoop—and ask all your burning questions. Click here to reserve your spot!

We can’t wait to see you there and share what we’ve learned on this wild, wonderful journey. Thanks for being part of the adventure!

Safe travels (and smart budgeting!),
Jeff & Sandra

The Mobile Retiree

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We are American Expats living abroad on a budget, one country at a time! We’re redefining our retirement through our modest budget travel adventures. In 2023 we’ve sold most of our belongings and set out to travel the world on a modest budget. We share our real-life experiences, both the good and the unexpected. Get inspired by our evolving journey and discover the possibilities of travel. ✈Visit our website at https://themobileretiree.com

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