As someone who's been a nomad since 2015, I can't believe this episode doesn't mention the cheapest ways to travel... Namely, volunteering in exchange for room and board (with WorkAway or WWOOF), and the very best way to travel in my opinion: house- or pet-sitting, where you get to stay for free in someone's house so you enjoy all the comforts of home (no bunk beds, no shared bathrooms/kitchens, etc). And for those who do prefer to spend money on accommodation while traveling (why would you?), hostels do have female-only dorms, and even usually some private rooms. Again, can't believe Matt didn't say it when discussing safety in hostels... Maybe I should make a living teaching people how to travel for cheap, too 😂
I backpacked around the world on and off for 4 years before I was married. I learned so much about money doing it. It actually shaped me into a person that not only appreciated the value of money, but also madr me have a frugal mindset.
Took my thirteen year old twins on a birthday trip to New York City about 5 years ago stayed in a hostel worked out great!! Hostel has a few cringy type looking People but also has several high school trip groups too so we fit right in. Left more money to do touristy things like a Broadway play, Brooklyn Bridge, ate some were kinda cheeky in Manhattan shop and enjoyed ourselves. Location was everything we could get on and off subway just a few blocks from hostel. Private room shared bathroom, it was probably 10 rooms per hall,that owners did a good job in keeping reasonably clean. Just keep in mind things like a clear plastic bag for toiletries that you don’t mind getting wet while showering and flip flops for the shower. We spent more time out then in.
If touring Italy you can't beat the free tours that you can download from Rick Steeves. They're amazing from the Ufizi in Florence to the Colleseum in Rome. Over 20 excellent tours.
26:08 I’m glad you asked the safety question but as a woman, his experiences could be vastly different from a woman in the same situations. He may not have had problems but simply switch the gender and/or race and now what?
Everyone shud travel and they mite see what it means to be Truely poor! They mite realize how good it is to Live in the USA! There are poor areas here too but not as bad as some arsas
You mentioned Maui, Hawaii so casually in this episode and gave no respect to the devastating fires that have recently happened there. Are you oblivious to the tragedy and horrifically stark situation going on there?!
As someone who's been a nomad since 2015, I can't believe this episode doesn't mention the cheapest ways to travel... Namely, volunteering in exchange for room and board (with WorkAway or WWOOF), and the very best way to travel in my opinion: house- or pet-sitting, where you get to stay for free in someone's house so you enjoy all the comforts of home (no bunk beds, no shared bathrooms/kitchens, etc). And for those who do prefer to spend money on accommodation while traveling (why would you?), hostels do have female-only dorms, and even usually some private rooms. Again, can't believe Matt didn't say it when discussing safety in hostels... Maybe I should make a living teaching people how to travel for cheap, too 😂
I backpacked around the world on and off for 4 years before I was married. I learned so much about money doing it. It actually shaped me into a person that not only appreciated the value of money, but also madr me have a frugal mindset.
Took my thirteen year old twins on a birthday trip to New York City about 5 years ago stayed in a hostel worked out great!! Hostel has a few cringy type looking
People but also has several high school trip groups too so we fit right in. Left more money to do touristy things like a Broadway play, Brooklyn Bridge, ate some were kinda cheeky in Manhattan shop and enjoyed ourselves. Location was everything we could get on and off subway just a few blocks from hostel. Private room shared bathroom, it was probably 10 rooms per hall,that owners did a good job in keeping reasonably clean. Just keep in mind things like a clear plastic bag for toiletries that you don’t mind getting wet while showering and flip flops for the shower. We spent more time out then in.
If touring Italy you can't beat the free tours that you can download from Rick Steeves. They're amazing from the Ufizi in Florence to the Colleseum in Rome. Over 20 excellent tours.
All hostels are not huge open rooms. You have private rooms semi private where a limited number of people share a room etc.
Alot of places now require reservations a year in advance? That really limits flexibility
26:08 I’m glad you asked the safety question but as a woman, his experiences could be vastly different from a woman in the same situations. He may not have had problems but simply switch the gender and/or race and now what?
Everyone shud travel and they mite see what it means to be Truely poor! They mite realize how good it is to Live in the USA! There are poor areas here too but not as bad as some arsas
yahoo-Like itt-total unreal travel,peace out, =))
Priceline is one of the best inventions capitalism has delivered us. ❤
You mentioned Maui, Hawaii so casually in this episode and gave no respect to the devastating fires that have recently happened there. Are you oblivious to the tragedy and horrifically stark situation going on there?!