My travel budget runs about $2,000–$2,500 USD a month, and I have all the time in the world. That combination turns out to be a cheat code.
On that budget, I can slow travel through most parts of the world quite comfortably. I can’t help you with time—but I can help you with the money part. If you’re willing to embrace the slow-travel, nomadic lifestyle (full-time or even part-time).
It’s a great way to escape the snow… or better yet, your EX. LOL.
Slow travel lets you actually live somewhere instead of just visiting it. You immerse yourself in a new culture, eat local food, make questionable transportation choices, and become a legend—at least in your own mind. LOL. I’ll be the first to admit it’s not for everyone, but then again, neither is the constant bullshit in North America.
I was introduced to slow travel through YouTube and eventually stumbled onto Dan’s website and YouTube channel. I was immediately hooked. How could someone travel so inexpensively and visit so many incredible places? It sounded impossible. Turns out—it’s not even close.
The video below shows Dan interviewing someone who’s living on under $500 USD a month and genuinely loving life. That level of minimalism isn’t for me—and it might not be for you either—but it’s still impressive as hell.
If this lifestyle intrigues you, Dan has 900+ videos covering everything from retiring abroad to cutting costs and choosing destinations wisely.
I actually chatted with Dan, and he gave me permission to share information from his site. You’ll see it pop up in other posts too—so you might as well go straight to the source. Go get the milk from the cow and bookmark him.
Below is Dan’s website and YouTube channel with TIPS on dozens of countries. If you would like to see more interviews of people living on the cheap, he also has a lot of interviews on his website.
