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Actionable tips and practical advice to help you fund your travel bucket list

Campervan relocations: What to expect and are they worthwhile?

Campervan relocations: What to expect and are they worthwhile?

Paul Ryken and Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 09 January 2021Last Updated: 14 April 2022 Afford your trip, New Zealand Leave a Comment

One-way vehicle hires for a multi-week road trip can get expensive. Could campervan relocations be a more affordable option?

Road TripsTravel CostsTrip PlanningVan Life

Dental tourism: How to find the best dentist and why to consider Turkey

Paul RYKENFirst Published: 15 March 2020Last Updated: 15 April 2022 Afford your trip, Travel safely, Turkey

Can’t afford dental treatment in your home country? Learn about our experience in Turkey and how to find value for money treatment overseas.

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Needs improvement How much does it cost to explore Montenegro | Minimalist Journeys

How much does it cost to explore Montenegro?

Paul RYKENFirst Published: 24 January 2020Last Updated: 18 April 2022 Afford your trip, Montenegro

Are you planning a trip to Montenegro and wonder just how affordable it is? Let our travel costs help you budget for your trip.

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Church of St Donatus Zadar Croatia | Image by 63061 from Pixabay

How much does it cost to explore Croatia?

Paul RYKENFirst Published: 26 September 2019Last Updated: 19 April 2022 Afford your trip, Croatia

Are you planning a trip to Croatia and wonder if it’s still as affordable as it once was? Our travel costs can help budget for your trip.

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Soča Valley Views

How much does it cost to explore Slovenia?

Paul RYKENFirst Published: 29 July 2019Last Updated: 27 April 2022 Afford your trip, Slovenia

Wonder how affordable it is to visit Slovenia? Find out how much it cost us for accommodation, transport, food and tourist activities.

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Old Town gates of Tallinn Estonia | Image by Sharon Ang from Pixabay

How much does it cost to explore Estonia?

Paul RYKENFirst Published: 07 June 2019Last Updated: 29 April 2022 Afford your trip, Estonia

Would you like to travel to Estonia and wonder how much to budget? Check out how much it cost us to explore this historic Baltic country

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Vansu Bridge Old Riga Latvia | Photo courtesy of Kate SOBOL

How much does it cost to explore Latvia?

Paul RYKENFirst Published: 16 May 2019Last Updated: 29 April 2022 Afford your trip, Latvia

Would you like to travel to Latvia and wonder how much to budget? Check out how much it cost us to explore this historic Baltic country.

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Street Art in Lithuania is prevalent and impressive. And it's free to view, reducing any travel costs

How much does it cost to explore Lithuania?

Paul RYKENFirst Published: 10 May 2019Last Updated: 29 April 2022 Afford your trip, Lithuania

Would you like to travel to Lithuania and wonder how much to budget? Check out how much it cost us to explore this historic Baltic country.

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Park Guell

How much does a city-based trip to Spain cost?

Paul RYKENFirst Published: 02 May 2019Last Updated: 29 April 2022 Afford your trip, Spain

Would you like to travel to Spain and wonder how much to budget? Check out how much it cost us to explore this beautiful, historic country.

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Paul walking between Guarda and Oia

How much does it cost to walk the Camino de Santiago?

Paul RYKENFirst Published: 28 April 2019Last Updated: 29 April 2022 Afford your trip, Portugal, Spain

Would you like to walk the Camino de Santiago and wonder how much to budget? Check out how much it cost us to walk the Camino Portugués.

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How much does it cost to explore Portugal?

How much does it cost to explore Portugal?

Paul RYKENFirst Published: 13 April 2019Last Updated: 29 April 2022 Afford your trip, Portugal

Would you like to travel to Portugal and wonder how much to budget? Check out how much it cost us to explore this beautiful, historic country.

Travel Costs
New Caledonia has the reputation for being exorbitantly expensive. Is that true? Is it still worth a visit? Let's find out. | Image by Dominique Delisle from Pixabay

New Caledonia: How expensive is it really, and why is it worth visiting?

Paul Ryken and Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 31 January 2019Last Updated: 09 May 2022 Afford your trip, New Caledonia

New Caledonia has the reputation for being exorbitantly expensive. Is that true? Is it still worth a visit? Let’s find out…

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Vanlife is an experience, learning to live with less

Van Life: How much does it cost to explore New Zealand?

Paul Ryken and Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 02 January 2019Last Updated: 09 May 2022 Afford your trip, New Zealand

Ever dreamed of exploring New Zealand in a campervan, but wondered how much it might cost? Check out our budget and actual #vanlife expenses.

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money and passport

How much money do you need to travel?

Paul Ryken and Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 04 December 2018Last Updated: 09 May 2022 Afford your trip

We keep tabs on how much we spend as we roam around the world. Check our countries list and work out how much your next trip may cost you.

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Shotover Jet Ride in Queenstown New Zealand

How to make your travel dreams come true

Sandra ROSENAUFirst Published: 15 June 2018Last Updated: 22 May 2022 Afford your trip

You’d love to travel but it seems unaffordable? Make your travel dreams come true (without getting into debt) in 4 easy to follow steps.

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Vanlife is an experience, learning to live with less

Van Life: How much does it cost to get started?

Paul Ryken and Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 24 February 2018Last Updated: 22 May 2022 Afford your trip, Limit Your Footprint, New Zealand

Do you dream about living the van life and wonder how much it might cost to get you started? Find out what it cost us in New Zealand.

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What bank fees can you expect when travelling overseas?

Sandra ROSENAUFirst Published: 09 November 2017Last Updated: 22 May 2022 Afford your trip

Bank fees can easily add up to a few percentage points of your total travel budget. Learn here what charges to expect when travelling overseas.

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Handing over EUR currency | Photo courtesy of Pixabay

How to exchange cash for your overseas trip

Sandra ROSENAUFirst Published: 09 November 2017Last Updated: 03 October 2021 Afford your trip

Ever been caught out by the bad FX rates and exorbitant commissions charged by FX bureaus? Learn here how to minimise these charges in future.

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ATM covered in graffiti | Photo courtesy of Mali Maeder via Pexels

How to withdraw cash when travelling overseas

Sandra ROSENAUFirst Published: 09 November 2017Last Updated: 03 April 2022 Afford your trip

Withdrawing cash overseas can be expensive but it doesn’t have to be. Learn here how to avoid unnecessary fees and make your travel budget stretch further.

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Money and camera

Top Travel Money Tips

Sandra ROSENAUFirst Published: 09 November 2017Last Updated: 15 September 2021 Afford your trip

You have worked hard for your overseas trip. With our simple money savviness tips you can save on bank fees and make your travel budget stretch further.

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Paul and Sandra of Minimalist Journeys at Arrowtown, New Zealand in June 2020 Hi there, we are Sandra and Paul, a Gen-X couple passionate about values-based living and sustainable travel. Do you want to design a better lifestyle for yourself and pursue what truly matters to you? Do you want to travel affordably in a more authentic and respectful way? Great. Our website and collab Facebook group are for you.
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