Carving Out the Cash: Is it Cheaper to Be Nomadic?
Flickr Photo Credit: Reef Raff
Think you don’t have the money for long term travel? Consider the possibility that life on the road may actually be less expensive.
After we sold our house in Arizona and hit the road for six months, we found that our monthly expenses actually went down. Of course, different lifestyles may be more agreeable to this type of approach than others. Not everyone can just give up their mortgage. However, if you make your money through telecommuting and can pick up an occasional house sit coupled with a few months each year in a very inexpensive country, you may be able to travel extendedly AND save money for a home at the same time.
If you are open to house swapping, that’s another way to get more vacation than you can perhaps traditionally afford. Many expenses are eliminated when you are on the road long term, and if you are not switching gears every single day, your travel costs may be far less than you expect. Obviously, you’ll need to choose what works for you, your family and your life style. But depending on your situation, hitting the road may be more affordable than you think.
Posted on June 30th, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
Filed under: Carving Out the Cash
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