After traveling to over 10 countries on a nearly non-existent budget you might assume I would be a bit of an expert on scoping out affordable places to live. That assumption is 100% correct! Today I wanted to share my experience living in one of the cheapest countries in the world. In fact, I found the cost of living to…
Category: Budget Travel
What to do in Phnom Penh (Affordable Guide!)
So you are traveling to Cambodia, the Kingdom of Wonder, and are looking for some extra travel hacks to save a few bucks. You’ve come to the right place! I am an American expat who has been living in Phnom Penh for over a year. In this post, I will share all the must-see tourist attractions and budget-friendly activities. Cambodia…
Do I Need Traveler’s Insurance? 10 Things to Consider!
“Do I Need Traveler’s Insurance?” This is one of the top questions that I get from people interested in traveling abroad. In fact, I’d bet its a big reason why people put off long term travel in the first place!! It is not surprising that I get this question the most from other Americans, considering how expensive healthcare can be…
NYC on a Budget: A Guide for Visitors from a New Yorker
This week we have our second guest post on Cash for Kat! Our first post was Zero to Full-Time Income by Kathrin from A Chat With Kat Blog. This week our guest is Ben Greenback from Your NYC Dollar! Ben is giving us his insider tips on everything you need to know about visiting New York City on a budget.…
Quitting My Job to Travel the World at 23
Here is the story of how I decided that quitting my job to travel the world at 23 years old was a better financial choice than staying in California. It’s been a year and a half since I left California and I was lucky enough to travel to 10+ countries in 2019. Now I’m living the life of my dreams…
Where to Stay in Barcelona on a Budget
Wondering where to stay in Barcelona on a Budget? From hostels to hotels, this article is all you need to know!
Black Swan Barcelona Hostel Review
Welcome to my Black Swan Hostel (Barcelona) review! Please note, I did not get paid for this review and all thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own. If you would like to check out the Black Swan for yourself, you can do so here. I initially decided to stay at the Black Swan hostel for two reasons. As always,…
Legal Scams: Airport Currency Exchange
Ever thought about doing your currency exchange at the airport? This quick post details my first experience getting ripped off at the Barcelona Airport. Stay tuned to learn about how currency exchanges make their money. And how much cash the managed to snatch from me! The Beginning of the Great Currency Exchange Heist… My flight to Barcelona from San Francisco…
