143. 10 Ways To Travel Without Getting Into Debt
Is getting into debt for travel worth it? According to studies, Americans spend, on average, $2,830 per household on summer vacations, an all-time high. As inflation continues to negatively impact travel, and airfare costs soar, vacation budgets are causing some to give up travel completely, while others take on debt to fund these experiences.
If you're hoping to travel this year, there are plenty of ways to save money and avoid going into debt. Uncover 10 practical strategies to vacation debt-free.
Want to travel more and live free from debt?
🎧 Binge my Debt-Free Travel Stories Playlist and get inspired by real journeys, practical tips, and money-saving hacks for your own adventures!
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This episode is created in partnership with Medjet, an air medical transport membership that gets you home.
Whether you are hospitalized while traveling or feel threatened, you can call them. There are never any claims, out-of-pocket expenses (outside your membership), or surprise bills afterward.
Click here for the full write-up about Medjet to learn why standard travel and medical insurance sometimes isn't enough and scenarios where having a Medjet membership would be beneficial.
Read the full blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/debt-free-vacation/
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✨ Book a Travel Savings Strategy Session!
In this 1:1 session, we'll map out a savings plan based on your travel goals, timeline, and budget—whether it's a dream trip or more frequent getaways.
👉 Let's chat: https://thoughtcard.com/strategy-session
✈️ Travel Smarter & Spend Wiser
➡️ Start saving now with the Jumpstart Your Vacation Fund Challenge – a 5-day action plan to build your dream trip fund!
➡️ Get inspired with my book Affording Travel – practical strategies to make travel a financial priority.
➡️ Grab the Vacation Ready Financial Checklist – Your go-to guide to prep your finances for your next trip.
Listen to these episodes next:
• How To Start a Travel Fund and Why You Need One - Episode 2
• Financial Things To Do Before Vacation - Episode 108
Read My Books:
• We Are Financially Savvy Travelers
• Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers
• Traveling With a Full-Time Job
Work With Me:
Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
Mentioned in this episode:
Check out the Smart Travel Podcast
This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:
Smart Travel Podcast
Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world
This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com.
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If you're hoping to travel this year, there are plenty of ways to save money and avoid going into debt. Uncover 10 practical strategies to vacation debt-free.
Want to travel more and live free from debt?
🎧 Binge my Debt-Free Travel Stories Playlist and get inspired by real journeys, practical tips, and money-saving hacks for your own adventures!
--
This episode is created in partnership with Medjet, an air medical transport membership that gets you home.
Whether you are hospitalized while traveling or feel threatened, you can call them. There are never any claims, out-of-pocket expenses (outside your membership), or surprise bills afterward.
Click here for the full write-up about Medjet to learn why standard travel and medical insurance sometimes isn't enough and scenarios where having a Medjet membership would be beneficial.
Read the full blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/debt-free-vacation/
--
✨ Book a Travel Savings Strategy Session!
In this 1:1 session, we'll map out a savings plan based on your travel goals, timeline, and budget—whether it's a dream trip or more frequent getaways.
👉 Let's chat: https://thoughtcard.com/strategy-session
✈️ Travel Smarter & Spend Wiser
➡️ Start saving now with the Jumpstart Your Vacation Fund Challenge – a 5-day action plan to build your dream trip fund!
➡️ Get inspired with my book Affording Travel – practical strategies to make travel a financial priority.
➡️ Grab the Vacation Ready Financial Checklist – Your go-to guide to prep your finances for your next trip.
Listen to these episodes next:
• How To Start a Travel Fund and Why You Need One - Episode 2
• Financial Things To Do Before Vacation - Episode 108
Read My Books:
• We Are Financially Savvy Travelers
• Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers
• Traveling With a Full-Time Job
Work With Me:
Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
Mentioned in this episode:
Check out the Smart Travel Podcast
This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:
Smart Travel Podcast
Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world
This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com.
Voyascape Podcast Network