Budget Breakdown / Spending Report Archives

Although once part of Yugoslavia, Montenegro is quickly paving its own path as the next big tourist destination. With amazing sightseeing opportunities like the Old Town of Kotor, the Montenegrin Riviera (Hello, Budva!), and an abundance of nature, it’s no wonder why Montenegro is one of the most popular countries in the Balkans.

However, one of the most popular questions that my friends asked me after traveling to Montenegro was, How much does it cost to travel to Montenegro?

And that, my friends, was the beginning of this blog post!

I’ll be uncovering the average cost of a trip to Montenegro, including everything from accommodations, food and drinks, transportation, activities/sightseeing, and more. Look out for special money-saving tips along the way as well! Continue reading →

“Wow, how much did your trip to the Maldives cost?!”

Although most people are shy to ask questions about money (especially in the travel business), most of my friends and family — and heck, even strangers — couldn’t resist asking me this when I came back from my trip. And I can’t blame them, it’s a juicy question!

The Maldives has a stereotype of being an ultra-luxurious and expensive destination, but I found the opposite to be true while I was there. If you know where to go and how to properly plan your trip, you can travel to the Maldives on a budget. In fact, this post might even be able to show you how to visit the Maldives on a budget, including an overwater bungalow, without breaking the bank.

Seeing as how I love reading budget breakdown posts, I decided to venture out and write my very own! I’ve broken down each of my expenses by category below and added a few tips, as well as the total cost that I paid. That’s right: this budget report tracks every single dollar (*cough* rufiyaa *cough*) that I spent.

Since it’s my first budget post, please be gentle — and let me know what you think in the comments after you’re done reading ;)

Ready to see how much I spent? Let’s check it out!

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