Jan 25, 2023Liked by Brent Hartinger, Michael Jensen
Just one more reason why Brent and Michael Are Going Places is so valuable. This is great info for everyone, whether they are digital nomads or, um, armchair nomads. I nomad part of the time, if that's a thing . . . Okay, I travel a bit. I'm grateful for all your helpful advice.
Please to see your Are Going Places but your sharing is a place on the internet for us to share. Your reflection of your actual spendings for 2022 was enlightening. We rarely see such details. Thanks for caring.
Jan 25, 2023Liked by Brent Hartinger, Michael Jensen
Loved this article and the breakdowns. Very helpful for potential immigrants and digital nomads alike in terms of budgeting and actual spending.
I'm not a defender of America in most senses, but I will say there are farmers markets here that cater to the middle and lower classes, and are not simply for the rich or tourists. Many vendors take EBT these days. Just an observation.
Fascinating to compare your spending whilst traveling compared to ours!
My husband and I spent about the same on food and going out that you did - and yes we definitely go out more when we're in Eastern Europe than when we're in places like Italy (although Split was more expensive to eat out than anywhere I've been in Spain or even many of our experiences in Rome, but perhaps a story for another day). As Brits we don't have the same insurances you guys have (I'm sorry for Americans on that one) and I was shocked to see how much phone plans are in America. Our travel insurance is like $100 for both of us for the year because despite Brexit, we still get emergency treatment in the EU for free.
I get you on the accommodation. We've been traveling for 2.5 years and we always get as nice an apartment as we can find, because of the same reason as you guys - you don't realize how important comfort is until you don't have it. We may also loosen our purse strings on that front this year (last year we spent £9k on apartments for 10 months - 2 months were spent at home).
Jan 25, 2023Liked by Brent Hartinger, Michael Jensen
Posts like this make me so giddy, which is a nerdy thing to say. I'm pretty sure I'll be spending more than both of you did this year, but I'll also be spending a fair amount of time in Western Europe (working US East Coast hours in Eastern Europe is not a switch I'm ready for, but hope to be soon).
Jan 25, 2023Liked by Brent Hartinger, Michael Jensen
Thank you for your openness in sharing your spending. It is really helps for my wife and me as we prepare for a similar life in 18 months and it gives us the confidence we can pull this off!
An absolutely fascinating read - it’s really great to see the nuts and bolts of the numbers like this. Thank you!
We’re not avid travellers, but that all changed the week before Covid hit, when my husband arrived home with a surprise campervan.... He’d been commissioned to shoot a book, and the job involved a raft of trips of various lengths around the whole of the UK once the first lockdown had lifted. We were entirely self-contained, which was a real gift for us immuno-suppressed in such worrying times. There’s now a second book commission, and after THAT multi-stop trip across the country is accomplished I would LOVE to hit mainland Europe....
I’m sharing this post with my husband so that he’s prepared for all the hints I’m going to be dropping!
Jan 25, 2023Liked by Brent Hartinger, Michael Jensen
Interesting! I haven’t buckled down and figured out my 2022. I’ve been waffling been doing accrued or what I actually paid in the year. I’ve found I save more on rentals if I booked in advance, which screws up the actually paid numbers. I think I’ll look at it both ways and see how it all shakes out.
Regarding insurance, since we have Obamacare as a primary policy, we signed up for GeoBlue Voyager Choice. Covers us for six months at a time abroad (about $300 per month for two 61-year olds)...including pre-existing conditions.
Jan 25, 2023Liked by Brent Hartinger, Michael Jensen
Hi Guys - Still in La Paz - Yuck. Loved your latest post and if you tell me where you got a non-owner driver's insurance policy for $150 a year I'll tell you how much I LOVE Mint Mobil for $180 for the entire year!!!
This is great info! Thanks for sharing it! I have two questions: who do you buy your non-owner auto insurance from? I have been looking for a company in the US but have not found one. And what tool or software do you use to do your budgeting? Many thanks!
Awesome article. Thank you for breaking down each category! Wow. impressive and you are living, what appears, to be the grand life! So excited for you two!
Just one more reason why Brent and Michael Are Going Places is so valuable. This is great info for everyone, whether they are digital nomads or, um, armchair nomads. I nomad part of the time, if that's a thing . . . Okay, I travel a bit. I'm grateful for all your helpful advice.
Please to see your Are Going Places but your sharing is a place on the internet for us to share. Your reflection of your actual spendings for 2022 was enlightening. We rarely see such details. Thanks for caring.
A life worth following loved finding you on substack and I'm grateful for all your helpful advice
Thank you for sharing. I’m looking forward to reading about your 2023 adventures.
Loved this article and the breakdowns. Very helpful for potential immigrants and digital nomads alike in terms of budgeting and actual spending.
I'm not a defender of America in most senses, but I will say there are farmers markets here that cater to the middle and lower classes, and are not simply for the rich or tourists. Many vendors take EBT these days. Just an observation.
Fascinating to compare your spending whilst traveling compared to ours!
My husband and I spent about the same on food and going out that you did - and yes we definitely go out more when we're in Eastern Europe than when we're in places like Italy (although Split was more expensive to eat out than anywhere I've been in Spain or even many of our experiences in Rome, but perhaps a story for another day). As Brits we don't have the same insurances you guys have (I'm sorry for Americans on that one) and I was shocked to see how much phone plans are in America. Our travel insurance is like $100 for both of us for the year because despite Brexit, we still get emergency treatment in the EU for free.
I get you on the accommodation. We've been traveling for 2.5 years and we always get as nice an apartment as we can find, because of the same reason as you guys - you don't realize how important comfort is until you don't have it. We may also loosen our purse strings on that front this year (last year we spent £9k on apartments for 10 months - 2 months were spent at home).
Thanks for the insight!
Posts like this make me so giddy, which is a nerdy thing to say. I'm pretty sure I'll be spending more than both of you did this year, but I'll also be spending a fair amount of time in Western Europe (working US East Coast hours in Eastern Europe is not a switch I'm ready for, but hope to be soon).
Thank you for your openness in sharing your spending. It is really helps for my wife and me as we prepare for a similar life in 18 months and it gives us the confidence we can pull this off!
An absolutely fascinating read - it’s really great to see the nuts and bolts of the numbers like this. Thank you!
We’re not avid travellers, but that all changed the week before Covid hit, when my husband arrived home with a surprise campervan.... He’d been commissioned to shoot a book, and the job involved a raft of trips of various lengths around the whole of the UK once the first lockdown had lifted. We were entirely self-contained, which was a real gift for us immuno-suppressed in such worrying times. There’s now a second book commission, and after THAT multi-stop trip across the country is accomplished I would LOVE to hit mainland Europe....
I’m sharing this post with my husband so that he’s prepared for all the hints I’m going to be dropping!
Interesting! I haven’t buckled down and figured out my 2022. I’ve been waffling been doing accrued or what I actually paid in the year. I’ve found I save more on rentals if I booked in advance, which screws up the actually paid numbers. I think I’ll look at it both ways and see how it all shakes out.
Regarding insurance, since we have Obamacare as a primary policy, we signed up for GeoBlue Voyager Choice. Covers us for six months at a time abroad (about $300 per month for two 61-year olds)...including pre-existing conditions.
Hi Guys - Still in La Paz - Yuck. Loved your latest post and if you tell me where you got a non-owner driver's insurance policy for $150 a year I'll tell you how much I LOVE Mint Mobil for $180 for the entire year!!!
You certainly do appear to eat very well. Interesting analysis.
Sorry about the repeats. It kept telling me there was an error posting, so I kept trying and finally gave up and switched to Facebook!!
This is great info! Thanks for sharing it! I have two questions: who do you buy your non-owner auto insurance from? I have been looking for a company in the US but have not found one. And what tool or software do you use to do your budgeting? Many thanks!
Awesome article. Thank you for breaking down each category! Wow. impressive and you are living, what appears, to be the grand life! So excited for you two!