Real Cost of Full-Time Travel (January 2026 Budget Breakdown)
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We set a $5,000 a month budget so we could travel the world full time.
Our final balance for the month of January 2026 was finally under budget at $4,813.37.
That would be our reoccurring expenses. It went down quite a bit in the month of January and I want to tell you why.
We're excited to say that yes, we have finally got this budget under control.
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💰 January 2026 Budget Breakdown | Full-Time Travel Costs Revealed How much does it REALLY cost to live full-time on cruise ships and slow travel the world? In this video, we break down our January 2026 budget and show you exactly where every dollar went. We’re a retired couple traveling the world on a $5,000/month budget, using cruise deals, loyalty programs, and smart travel strategies to make it all work. But did we stay on budget this month… or go over? 😬 🌍 About Us: We retired early and sold everything to travel the world full-time. Follow along as we share cruise deals, travel tips, and real monthly budgets to help you do the same 👉 Subscribe for more: Cruise life 🚢 | Travel tips ✈️ | Budget breakdowns 💰 #FullTimeTravel #TravelBudget #CruiseLife #RetireEarly #SlowTravel #TravelCouple #BudgetTravel #CruisingLife