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Who is the Budget Nomad?

Welcome to Budget Nomad!

Are you a Budget Nomad or a Digital Nomad? Either way, if you’ve got a passion for exploration and stretching a dollar, you’re in the right place. Meet me, Richard—a haggler, hustler, photographer, adventurer, and content creator who has been traveling the world for the last 15 years, documenting story.

Join me as I shares insights from his experiences and reveals how you can live comfortably on a budget anywhere in the world. Now journeying through Georgia, exploring ways to work online and earn on the go. Ready to unlock the world with him?

BUDGET NOMAD BLOGS

Saranda, Albania: The Ultimate Budget Nomad's Guide

Your Complete Guide to This Hidden Balkan Beach Paradise Why Saranda Should Be On Your Radar Nestled along Albania's stunning Ionian coastline, Saranda is the budget traveler's secret weapon for an extended Mediterranean stay. While everyone else is paying premium prices in nearby Corfu, savvy digital nomads are discovering this Albanian gem that offers beachfront living at a fraction of the cost. The Location Advantage Saranda occupies a unique position, almost like a penin

Long-Term Travel: How I've Sustained the Nomad Lifestyle for Years (And How You Can Too) (Part 50)

After five years on the road, I've learned something most travel blogs won't tell you: the hardest part of long-term travel isn't finding cheap flights or budget accommodation. It's not getting sick in a foreign country or dealing with visa runs. The hardest part is simply keeping going. Most people who start traveling full-time stop within a year. Not because they run out of money, but because they run out of energy. They burn out. They get lonely. They lose their sense of p

Banking Abroad: How I Stopped Losing Thousands to Hidden Fees (And You Can Too) (Part 49)

I'll never forget standing at an ATM in Bangkok at 2 AM, desperately trying to withdraw cash after a 14-hour flight. My eyes were bloodshot, my back ached from the cramped economy seat, and all I wanted was to get to my hostel and collapse. I inserted my Bank of America debit card, requested 6,000 baht (about $200), and watched in horror as the screen displayed the fees. $5 ATM withdrawal fee from my bank. A 220 baht fee from the Thai bank (another $7). A 3% foreign transacti

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ABOUT BUDGET NOMAD

Hello Folks,

I’m Richard, a British guy with an obsession for travel. I started travelling in 2008 when I did a round the world trip. After 4 months, 10 countries, I thought that would be the travel bug out of my system. How wrong was I!!!

I returned to the UK and settled back into my 9-5 routine. Quickly realising, all I wanted to do was travel. So I saved up, sold everything I had, car, furniture etc. Next step was to book a one-way flight to India. I returned to the UK 3 years later after a mind-blowing adventure.

How to make money while travelling the world

So, you want to make money on the road? Alternatively, maybe save money while travelling? Well, normally when travelling, making money is the last thing that happens. With transport, accommodation and tours, travelling can become expensive. Here is a list of ways you can reverse that and not just save money but also make money on the road.

Paid Surveys

This was the first way I started making money while travelling, it’s not a big money earner but does offer a steady income. Just fill in a few surveys and watch the money roll in.

Here is a list of companies I recommend:

Tips on getting around whilst travelling

BUS

Booking coaches over the internet can be tricky. When you're backpacking you mostly find that, a local travel agent or a booking desk is nearly always the best option. However, I've scoured the internet and manage to find this site, Coach Bookings. They offer worldwide booking options for coaches.

The thing to bear in mind when booking buses/coaches are that they can be a bit wild when it comes to departure times. If you are in a 1st world country, then generally you will get there at the time that is stated. However, from my experience in more developing countries, the conductors have no idea when they will get there. In my travel guides I have tried to provide a rough idea of how long a journey is, but of course, every trip is different.

I always take the coach as the last option, if I can fly or go by train it’s much better. For example, in Ethiopia, you can take the coach for $18 or fly for $39!! For a place like India, it is always better to take the train if you get the chance.