Mr. Nomad Numbers

We are a couple who travel the world and want to inspire people to think differently about the life they can design for themselves through our journey.

The Real Cost to Travel the World as a Nomad – 5 Years of Expenses

Time has flown by, and it’s already been five years since we embraced the slow travel lifestyle, immersing ourselves in the beauty of the world. During this half decade, we’ve ventured across four continents, explored the wonders of 18 different countries, savored in the experiences of 48 unique destinations, all while staying at 70+ distinctive Airbnb!. This journey has been a remarkable one, and today, we’re excited to unveil the financial insights we’ve gathered along the way.

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Year 5 Nomad Travel – Back to Slow Travel (Part II – The numbers)

In our fifth year of nomadic travel, we once again embarked on the road less traveled. With the pandemic now behind us, we ventured far from Taiwan to explore the world anew.

Together, we experienced Australia for the first time, caught a glimpse of Fiji, and discovered the wonders of various Southeast Asian countries.

Despite our extensive travels, we managed to maintain our frugal ways and save a significant amount of money. By employing money-saving strategies like booking long-term Airbnbs, indulging in local cuisine, embracing a slower pace of living, utilizing travel rewards from credit cards, and more, we kept our expenses well within a reasonable budget.

In this post, we will meticulously detail every penny we spent, as you may be astonished by the final tally. Are you ready to delve into the breakdown?

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Year 5 Nomad Travel – Back to Slow Travel (Part I – The highlights)

Year 5 (2022-23) was an incredible year filled with exploration! We embarked on adventures to new and exciting destinations, such as Italy, Fiji, Australia, and Cambodia, uncovering hidden gems we had never experienced before together. We also had the opportunity to revisit familiar places (like Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan). We also cherished precious moments spent with our respective families back home.

In this first post of a two-part series, we will dig into reminiscing about the highlights of that exciting year! Are you ready to dive in and experience those extraordinary moments with us?

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[Interview #026] From Cargo Pilot To Financial Independence – Rising Above Parents’ Terminal Cancer Challenges

Pete (aka Captain FI) is 32 and recently moved to Adelaide in South Australia after retiring from a full time flying job as cargo pilot. He wasn’t always a pilot and began his career as an aeronautical engineer, and have worked many jobs and side hustles both in and out of the aviation in industry. In 2019 he began blogging and podcasting on CaptainFI.com about his journey to Financial Independence and interviewing people from the personal finance community.

In this interview, you will learn what does a typical day in Pete’s life look like (compare to before), what inflection point led them to decide to change his life trajectory, what were some of the limiting beliefs that hold him back, what is his cost of living per year in Australia and much more…

Ready to dig in?

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Destination Report: Hanoi Vietnam: What to do, see, eat and avoid

Join us as we delve into the enchanting city of Hanoi, Vietnam. Explore the historic Old Quarter, where traditional architecture and bustling markets transport you back in time. Indulge in mouthwatering dishes at amazing restaurants, and discover the hidden gems of the capital. Immerse yourself in Hanoi’s vibrant culture and let your taste buds savor the delights of Vietnamese street food. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through Hanoi’s sights, activities, and culinary wonders.

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