How to Budget for Backpacking Around the World

A breakdown of my budget for backpacking around the world that will give you tips and ideas for saving for your own adventure.

In 2013 me and my mate mate James quit our jobs and went backpacking for 9 months, travelling through 20 countries in 4 continents. Whether you do a bigger or smaller trip than them, this video should help you figure out what you need to save for.

Total spent each: £22,000 (US $33,000)

Original Budget £18,000 ($27,000):

- RTW Flight ticket: £3,200 ($4,800)
- Other flights: £250 ($375)

- Wayoutback Darwin to Alice Springs tour: £1,087 ($1630)
- Greyhound Pass Cairns to Melbourne: £270 ($405)
- Kiwi Experience Funky Chicken Pass: £287 ($430)
- G Adventures Amazon to Andes: £1,259 ($1,888)

- US Car rental: £500 ($750)
- Petrol/gas money: £200 ($300)

- Whitsundays & Fraser Island: £430 ($645)
- NZ 1 month of activities: £1,075 ($1,612)

- Visas & Vaccinations: £300 ($450)

- Spending money (£1k/month): £9,000 ($13,500)

- Went £4,000 over budget ($6,000)

Check out the HK2NY: Hong Kong To New York backpacking documentary series here:
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