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Jetsetters, campers, glampers, and wanderers—see our tips for getting closer to those far-away places.

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How to Save for a Vacation

Just like a meal plan can save money on groceries, a vacation plan can cut costs and stress just by staying organized!

Note To Self: Experiences > Things

How poorly planned vacation budgeting reminded me of my true priorities and how great it feels to spend money when you are spending it right.

How One Family Manages to Budget for Travel

"We have friends who look at our exotic trips and think we must have inherited a bundle from somewhere, but we didn't. We budget for travel."

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Hello, It’s Me (Minus the Money Stress): A Tale of Treats & Travel

Ashley McCann

January 5, 2024

Is an impromptu trip to Italy irresponsible? Not always. Learn how YNAB helped one woman organize her finances in a way that offered new opportunities.

Maximize Your Vacation Budget

Rachel Wong

February 8, 2023

Want to learn to build a vacation budget that eliminates spending stress? We have Four Rules to help you spend and save on your next getaway!

Home Sweet Hostel: Budgeting as a Digital Nomad

Ashley McCann

August 23, 2022

Home is wherever you may roam for many. But how does budgeting as a digital nomad work? Learn more from YNAB's digital nomads.

7 Tips for Road Tripping on a Budget

Emily Hudson

July 12, 2022

Tis the season to learn about road tripping on a budget! Enjoy an adventure regardless of rising gas prices with these cost-saving tips.

How to Save for a Vacation

Rachel Wong

June 14, 2022

Just like a meal plan can save money on groceries, a vacation plan can cut costs and stress just by staying organized!

How I Use YNAB to Budget Days Off

Ashley Gutierrez Siler

April 5, 2022

Not taking your paid time off from work is like leaving money out of your paycheck. Learn how to budget your days off to maximize your time.

See My Income and Expenses: I’m Living Full-Time in an RV

A YNABer Somewhere

October 1, 2021

Want to dive into full-time RV living but wondering the details of the financials? See how a full-time RVer is making it work and thriving.

How to Handle Multiple Currencies in YNAB

Nicole van der Hoeven

August 6, 2019

Wondering how to budget in different currency? With YNAB, it's possible to keep your changing timezones neat and tidy financially.

Welcome to Mini-Portland

Ernie Reppe

March 13, 2019

Small cities are becoming just as creative and engaging in their offerings as big cities. And the best part? They don’t cost as much.

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2 Adults, 2 Kids, One Epic Vacation

Ryan Lewis

November 16, 2018

How this family of four budgeted for their dream vacation and created memories that will last forever without going into debt.

How One Family Manages to Budget for Travel

Shannon Marie

September 21, 2018

"We have friends who look at our exotic trips and think we must have inherited a bundle from somewhere, but we didn't. We budget for travel."

Three Tips for Adapting Your Budget to Coin-Based Cultures

Guest Author

October 23, 2017

In Thailand’s no-cards-just-coins economy, we quickly realized just how woefully incompetent our budgeting system was in our new surroundings. Here's how ...

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24 Hours in NYC for Less Than $30

Tiina Treasure

October 12, 2017

Guest contributor, Tiina Treasure, is back. This time, she’s invited us to join her for a three-borough tour of New York City, for less than $26/person ...

How We Save $2k A Month Living Rent/Utility Free

YNAB

September 7, 2017

If you're trying to save money or get out of debt, you should think out of the box. For Dan and Tracy Kellerman, it meant a lot more travel.

10 Sites to Help You Plan a Budget-Friendly Vacation

Shannon Marie

August 3, 2017

If you’ve got the flexibility in your budget, maybe a little getaway is in order? And maybe you don’t need as much flexibility as you think ...

How He Quit His Job & Traveled the World for a Year

Shannon Marie

July 14, 2017

How this 20-something couple saved enough money with YNAB to pause their careers and travel the world for an entire year ...

Note To Self: Experiences > Things

Lindsey Burgess

July 11, 2017

How poorly planned vacation budgeting reminded me of my true priorities and how great it feels to spend money when you are spending it right.

How We Moved Overseas & Traveled Europe On One Part-Time Salary

Lindsey Burgess

June 15, 2017

When Janelle's husband decided he wanted to go back to school—in England—and they lived in LA. Here's how they moved (& traveled Europe!) on one salary.

How I Took a Dream Vacation on a Variable Income

Guest Author

May 20, 2016

As a freelancer, I don’t have a steady income. Making this trip was a dream come true and paying for it with cash was the icing on the cake.

How We Budgeted for Disney World

Lindsey Burgess

February 10, 2015

I have the best job in the world. We get to teach people how to gain control of their money, reach their goals, fulfill their dreams, and improve the quality of their lives. It sounds cheesy, but it happens. Every. Day. It’s pretty powerful stuff. I have the best job.

How To Budget While On Vacation

Guest Author

July 22, 2014

“How did you track your expenses while on vacation?” is a common question around here. See how one couple budgeted while traveling.

What is a Staycation?

Jesse Mecham

June 28, 2009

What's a staycation? Well, if you’re looking for a way to have a great time and save a bundle, you need to learn about staycations.

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Travel

Jetsetters, campers, glampers, and wanderers—see our tips for getting closer to those far-away places.

Jetsetters, campers, glampers, and wanderers—see our tips for getting closer to those far-away places.

Tips for taking a trip

How to Save for a Vacation

Note To Self: Experiences > Things

How One Family Manages to Budget for Travel

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Hello, It’s Me (Minus the Money Stress): A Tale of Treats & Travel

Maximize Your Vacation Budget

Home Sweet Hostel: Budgeting as a Digital Nomad

7 Tips for Road Tripping on a Budget

How to Save for a Vacation

How I Use YNAB to Budget Days Off

See My Income and Expenses: I’m Living Full-Time in an RV

How to Handle Multiple Currencies in YNAB

Welcome to Mini-Portland

2 Adults, 2 Kids, One Epic Vacation

How One Family Manages to Budget for Travel

Three Tips for Adapting Your Budget to Coin-Based Cultures

24 Hours in NYC for Less Than $30

How We Save $2k A Month Living Rent/Utility Free

10 Sites to Help You Plan a Budget-Friendly Vacation

How He Quit His Job & Traveled the World for a Year

Note To Self: Experiences > Things

How We Moved Overseas & Traveled Europe On One Part-Time Salary

How I Took a Dream Vacation on a Variable Income

How We Budgeted for Disney World

How To Budget While On Vacation

What is a Staycation?

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