We get asked this all the time in regards to our travel blog and how do I sustain my lifestyle, even from people who I know and pass me on the street without saying a word:) Facebook, Instagram is a devil at times!

“I want your life. I want to get paid to travel the world. What are your secrets? I want it now.”

Not the hard work or the longevity building, but just free travel, NOW.

90% of those people disappear once I tell them our secrets. It involves years of EXPERIENCE, hard work, content writing, community building, networking and not to mention facing fear and looking outside of the box.

There are no secrets. There are no short cuts.

Do you want to travel more? You’ve got to save money initially.

Unless you have a rich uncle or win the lotto.

There ain’t no privileges for most people, you’ve got to experience it, so why not experience it with a bit of help, I’m a great believer in things happen for a reason and maybe there is a higher power, whoever? That is pushing towards our goals. Maybe the mindset!

Tired of the money struggle?

Cut Your Expenses.

Make travel a top priority. It has and always will be my priority. I’m guessing it is for you as well.

What are you spending money on that does not align with your priority and values? What can you sacrifice without it feeling like a denial of pleasure?

Learn to cook – We all need to eat, but restaurants are getting quite expensive these days. I have increasing sticker shock every time I go out to eat. You want how much for pasta/rice?! To keep your food bill low, cook more often. I learned to cook while in living by myself ( rubbish but edible:) (a skill that has helped me ever since), Perfect for people with time.

Lose the car – Cars are crazy expensive to own, between insurance, repairs, loan payments, and filling your tank with petrol. Get rid of your car if you can. Learn to love the bus, take the train, bike, or walk. It took longer to get to work using public transportation, but I found that I didn’t really need a car as much as I thought. I understand that this tip may not be feasible for everyone, especially those in smaller towns that don’t have an extensive public transportation infrastructure, but an alternative is to sell your car and buy a cheaper used one, which you will only need until you leave for your trip. Buying a throwaway car will allow you to pocket the money from your more expensive car and put it toward your travels.

Find a roommate – You’ll see a huge gain in your savings by lowering your housing costs. Downsize your apartment or bring in some roommates. If you can, try to move in with Mom and Dad. If this is not an option for you, bring in a roommate. Turn that living room into a spare room if necessary. In certain countries, people turn living rooms into bedrooms and studio apartments into two bedrooms by putting a folding screen in the middle of the room. It’s not the most ideal living situation, but it does save money.

Get rid of cable – In the age of tinernet and free (and legal) streaming TV, there’s no reason for you to be spending $50 per month on cable television. Get rid of it and just watch everything online for free.

Ditch your landline – I honestly only know about 10 people these days who have anything other than a mobile phone. You don’t need both a mobile phone and a landline. Ditch your phone line and avoid doubling your phone expenses.

Downgrade your phone – Having an iPhone costs about £50 per month. While smartphones are handy devices, getting a cheap phone without any fancy apps will cut your monthly phone bill in half. You might get bored on the train not being able to read the news, but saving an extra £600 a year will allow you to spend a few more weeks in Europe, buy fancier meals, or learn to scuba dive in Fiji.

Get a new credit card – A travel credit card can give you free money, free rooms, or free flights. After accruing miles and rewards points with your card on everyday purchases, you can redeem them for free travel on your trip. Travel credit cards are a big weapon in a budget traveller’s arsenal. You’ll even earn huge sign-up bonuses when you get a new card. When used properly, these cards generate free money. Start early. As soon as you decide to travel the world, get a travel-related credit card and begin earning points on your daily purchases. There are some out!

Open an online savings account – While saving, you can have your money grow a little bit more by putting it in a high-yield online savings account. I’ve done this since the time when I was preparing to go away on my first trip and I netted a few extra hundred dollars. Interest rates are pretty low these days but you can still earn.

Sign up for travel newsletters – No one likes to clutter up their inbox, but by signing up for mailing lists from airlines and travel companies, you’ll be able to get updates about all the last-minute sales or special deals happening.

Build a network on Couchsurfing – Building a network on Couchsurfing can help you make friends with locals and get free accommodation when you do travel. But if you have never used it before, you might not get many responses. After all, someone who hasn’t been vouched for and has no reviews isn’t an appealing candidate. Before you go away, sign up for Couchsurfing, find a local meetup (there should always be at least one in your area), and attend. You’ll make friends, be added to people’s profiles and vouched for, and have a network you can utilize when it is time to actually go away.

Going green can save you green!

Buy second-hand – Why pay full price when you can pay half? Use websites like Amazon (discounted books and electronics), wholesale websites, and clearance sales to buy at discount.

Cut coupons – Groupon, and loyalty cards all reduce the price you pay at the register. Clipping coupons might make you feel like an 80-year-old grandmother, but the goal here is to be frugal and save money, and coupons definitely help with that.

Sell your stuff – Before I went overseas, I looked around my house and saw just a lot of stuff I had no need for anymore: TVs, couches, tables, stereo equipment. Instead of keeping it in storage (which costs money), I decided to just get rid of everything. I sold it all and used the money to travel. After all, I’m not going to need my couch when sat in Italy! Sites like Craigslist, Amazon, and Gumtree are excellent places to sell your unneeded consumer goods.

Skip the movies – I don’t know about you, but I find movies ridiculously expensive. It can cost up to £5 for a ticket, and that much again for the popcorn and soda. Cut out the movies or rent them online via Netflix or iTunes. Whatever you do, cutting out trips to the movies will save you a bundle.

Stop drinking – Alcohol is expensive. Cutting down the amount you drink is going to have a big impact on your budget. While this might not apply to everyone, those of you who are carefree might go out with your friends on the weekend. Drink before you go out to the bar or simply don’t drink at all. Cutting down the amount of alcohol you consume is considered low-hanging fruit — an easy way to save money.

Quit smoking – Smoking kills not only you but also your wallet. A 20 pack now costs about a tenner in the UK. Now I like a cigarette, but I’m not paying a tenner a packet and not giving 50p away when someone cadges one. Mind you saying that with being travelling now for a long time, I never really pay over £2 for a pack in S.E.A and that’s branded. So cut down and see how much you save.

Stop snacking – A snack here and there not only adds calories to your waistline but also empties your wallet — another example of phantom expenses. We don’t think much of them because they cost so little, but they add up over time and eat into our savings. Eat fuller meals during lunch and dinner and avoid the snacks.

Earn extra money on the side – The sharing economy has made it really easy to earn extra money on the side. You can rent your spare room out on Airbnb, share your lift, or lead personalized tours through Get Your Guide.

No matter what skill or unused asset you have, there is a moneymaking service for you.

Buy a metal water bottle – Plastic water bottles are not only harmful to the environment, they are also harmful to your wallet. One or two water bottles a day per bottle will add up. Instead of plastic, buy a metal water bottle and fill it with tap water.

Cutting your daily expenses, being more frugal, and downgrading to a simpler way of living will allow you to save money for your trip around the world without having to find extra sources of income. I know these tips work because I used them before my first round-the-world trip (and still use them to keep my living expenses low). These tips alone will help save you thousands of dollars that will suddenly make your dream seem less than a dream and more of a reality.

Go through it with a fine-tooth comb and cull cull cull. Know your values and priorities and live for them – not for the Joneses or Smiths (Who the hell are they anyway?).

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Increase Your Income.

I don’t want to cut out my lifestyle meeting friends having a beer or cappuccinos. I don’t want to wait until I save many thousands of pounds, that comes from cutting out everything that gives me joy, a privilege in the present moment.

It might feel contradictory to be saving money for your more worthy goal of more travel. But, if you think a little broader in terms of how that sacrifice might affect the pleasure of your current moment.

You’re clever enough to, not just save the money for your dream, but create the money for it too.

“Let’s set the record straight here for children and adults alike. Pleasure is terrific and you should try to fill your life with as much of it as you can. No conditions, no apologies; a simple fact. Life is to be enjoyed.”

On your terms!

My motto is and always has been: Life is not a dress rehearsal, we only get one shot! Make the most of it.

You are powerful beyond measure, and there are always ways you can increase your income to get the money you need. Think about it and what’s around you! Below are some starters

• Rent out a spare room.
• Work multiple jobs that you enjoy.
• Live off one wage.
• Work extra shifts.
• Ask for a raise.
• Be an online tutor
• Buy and sell via social media
• Use a high saving interest account.
• Set targets.
• Needs V luxury.
• Save your tax refunds.
• Collect all your spare change.
• Move back in with your parents – not as bad as you think:)
• Be creative, think of your talents and how you can monopolise on them.

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Now that we have our own blogging business, which wasn’t always our goal, mainly sustaining my travels by working was my goal and very achievable. It’s a small world now!, we can receive income in a multitude of ways and I am always adding in more when they come along. These are some of the income streams:

• freelance writing
• Working with tourism boards
• freelance content creation
• working on corporate campaigns with brands
• sponsored posts
• advertising
• affiliate sales
• eBook sales
• speaking fees

When I started I focused on 3 main concepts that I could spend my precious time on. My precious time is spending as little time per week on the blog, as I see my whole precious time is spent exploring! Yet I enjoy doing both, however, travel is my goal.

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Little bits from each income stream add up and some bloggers I know personally earn 6 figure sums.

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