Travel Costs in 2025 | Full Time Travel Costs, Slow Travel Costs, Budget Travel Costs

Editorial Summary

The creators, John and Bev, outline three distinct budget tiers for full-time travel to help viewers understand what different monthly spends can achieve. The first tier is a $3,000 monthly budget, which they describe as a tight budget best suited for slow travelers focusing on low-cost regions like Southeast Asia or Eastern Europe. This lifestyle involves cooking most meals, using public transportation, and staying in short-term rentals to stretch funds. The second tier is a $6,000 monthly budget, which allows for an active travel style. This budget enables more excursions, dining out, and occasional visits to high-cost countries, provided the travelers still prioritize low-cost regions to balance expenses. The third tier is a $10,000 monthly budget, offering a more comfortable experience with potential luxury perks like business class flights or safaris, though it still requires careful management in expensive locations like Switzerland or Singapore. The creators conclude by sharing their personal philosophy as bargain travelers, emphasizing that they prioritize meaningful experiences, such as museums, local guides, and cultural shows, even if it requires cutting costs in other areas of their lifestyle.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.