Hi! We're Ben and Haley
Exploring the world with a backpack and a budget
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Who are Ben & Haley?
backpackers on a budget
At the age of 29, we did exactly what everyone tells you NOT to do. We sold almost everything we owned, ended our apartment lease, and moved from the city we had called home for over 10 years.
We booked a one-way flight, packed a carry-on backpack, and left the United States to explore the world. This decision came after 6 years of traveling during our time off from work and daydreaming of something more.
We hope to inspire others to embrace the unknown and chase their own wildest dreams, for it’s in the pursuit of these dreams that the world truly comes alive.
Where to Start?
We’ve been there. Taking the leap of planning your first trip takes guts and it can be confusing to know where to begin.
We have made our fair share of major travel screw-ups, but it has taught us endless lessons and we are here to share those lessons to help you in your own journeys.
Here are some of the most important things to know before packing your bags and hitting the road.
- Amazon Travel Essentials: What We Pack
- Using Your Cell Phone Service Internationally
- Tips for Booking Flights (Coming Soon!)
- Phone Apps/Resources (Coming Soon!)
- Travel Insurance (Coming Soon!)
- Essential Steps for Planning (Coming Soon!)
Explore the Blog
Explore destinations around the world, discover activities and itineraries, learn travel tips, and more.
Our blog will give you our best travel secrets, all of the details on our adventures, tips for traveling on a small budget, and anything else you need to prepare for the journey of a lifetime.
Travel Essentials
Figuring out what to pack for a trip can sometimes be the hardest part of the adventure. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking you need an entire new wardrobe and fancy gear for your journey. Keep it simple and bring the essentials. Here are a few of our favorites that we couldn’t live without.
On A Budget?
For the entirety of our 6 years traveling the world, we have been on a budget. We began saving pennies for traveling while facing student loan debt and working low salary jobs.
Don’t get us wrong, it hasn’t always been easy and we have made sacrifices – but our adventures together around the world have been worth it.
We’ve spent years researching the best ways to find deals and budget-friendly destinations. We’ve become experts on stretching money to get the most out of traveling.
We will teach you how to visit the places you’ve also dreamed of while also not breaking the bank.
A FEW BUDGET TRAVEL TIPS...
- Be flexible with dates and destination
- Consider alternative airports
- Fly on a weekday if possible
- Use public transportation
- Take advantage of free tours and museums
- Use a credit card with no international transaction fee
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Destinations
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