How to save money for travel

Travel is not about money – money is just an excuse people use not to travel. In order to get somewhere, you have to set your priority on the next destination you’d like to go see, and see what it would take to make that experience happen. You might have to spend a few dollars to have access to a certain experience, but there’s no direct relation to the amount of money I spend on a trip and the experience value I take out of it.

Travel is something I consistently save money for. I pay myself first: from every pay cheque I set aside an amount that I will only use for travel. Even if it’s a small amount or just a few dollars, from every pay cheque the first portion is dedicated to travel. Over time those contributions add up.

If you notice how your hard-earned money seems to slip away a little too easy every month, it’s time to rethink your finances by putting your spending habits under control. Sounds complicated? Well, not really. Once you realize the rewards of having money available t…