Comments on: Essential Tips For Self-Sustainable or Permanent Travel

By: Timor

Timor — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:38:32 +0000

This is the first time I comment on your site, but I’ve been keeping up with your work for about a few months. I admire the passion with which you write the articles and hope someday I can do the same. Love

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 04:15:32 +0000

Melman, I currently don’t monitor my expenses, as I seem to be able to manage fairly well. Although prices have gone up quite some (more in Bali though, where they seem to have a hyperinflation the last 2 years) – it seems that I’m still able to spend comparable, as I made a long-term deal (5-years) for my accommodation and I also become more and more frugal…am happy with less luxury and splurging on useless items. Everyones mileage will vary at the start in that regard.

By: Melman

Melman — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:18:27 +0000

Chris,

Do you mind if I ask a personal question? You mention splitting your time between Bali & philippines when this original post was written and spending around $10,000 per year. What has the expense range changed to since this is 2011 versus say 2007 when you originally wrote this article?

By: anime

anime — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:35:45 +0000

Under normal circumstances, I have nothing against consumerism (in my opinion, global economic engine, and is key to many of our well-beings), nor did I agree with people to spend money on accommodation if it can afford. If you work your butt off, and are successful, there is no reason not to enjoy the fruits of that success. However, in the context of international travel, where travelers are really interested in enlightening themselves in foreign cultures, since the congressman was, you really have to choose what is more important: learning about people, or travel comfort.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 02:14:18 +0000

Tomas, from my perspective it would be enough.

Depends of course, if it’s your only form of income, where in Thailand you would like to stay (Bangkok/Isaan/lonely island/tourist resort), what hotel/villa/house/shack/hang mat you want to rent/buy/lease, what form of car/bike/bus/bicycle/transport you use, what your entertainment preferences are, if you prefer to cook yourself/eat out/fine dine every day, if you need booze/smoke/drugs/3rd party sex to keep you happy every day, if your gf is high maintenance – you get the picture.

I don’t know you and there are too many unknowns, so your mileage will surely vary. But in general, give it a try….you would only regret it, if you didn’t.

For more details, you might want to check out the Cost of Living Charts on this website, one for Phuket can be found here.

By: Tomas

Tomas — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:54:10 +0000

Hi Chris. I have an interest based income of $1.500. Do you think it is sufficient to start with (to retire) say … in Thailand? How far does this takes us in Asia? I am 47, my girlfriend 38. GREAT site, you work hard on it continually, ich muss meinen Hut ziehen, sir Tomas, CZ =D>

By: Nepal Travel

Nepal Travel — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 14:17:40 +0000

I have started saving for my Africa travel since a year. But i use the saved money for other purpose which is making my budget poor always. I need to follow the saving rule strictly, else my dream tour will fail.

By: Cost of Living – Bali 2010 (in Rupiah, Dollar and Euro) » nomad4ever

Cost of Living – Bali 2010 (in Rupiah, Dollar and Euro) » nomad4ever — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:54:02 +0000

[...] above 9%. I would rate that inflation rate for goods and services in Bali much higher in reality. Good for you – if you earn your money in a country with less inflation and your base currency is stable [...]

By: dodong flores

dodong flores — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:33:02 +0000

OMG! I’m still tied up in my own low-paying “rat race”

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:12:33 +0000

Wise words as usual, adventuresaddict!