A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Realistic Travel Budget | Free Google Sheet Template

Planning your dream trip? Exciting times await, but let’s talk about a crucial first step – creating a budget. Fear not, we've got you covered! By the end of this guide, not only will you be a budgeting pro, but you'll also have access to a handy tool – our free Travel Budget Google Sheets. Ready? Let's dive in!

A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Realistic Travel Budget | Free Google Sheet Template

Step 1: Define Your Travel Style and Priorities
Before crunching numbers, think about your travel style. Are you a luxury traveler, a budget backpacker, or somewhere in between? List your priorities – whether it's exploring local cuisine, staying in comfortable accommodations, or splurging on activities.

Step 2: Research Destination Costs
Each destination has its own cost factors. Research accommodation, transportation, food, activities, and miscellaneous expenses. Realistic estimations help prevent budgetary surprises.

Step 3: Calculate Transportation Costs
Consider flights, local transportation, and any travel passes you might need. Check for budget-friendly airlines and explore various routes to find the most cost-effective options.

Step 4: Accommodation Expenses
Research accommodation options – hotels, hostels, or vacation rentals. Factor in the number of nights you plan to stay and any additional fees. Pro tip: Booking in advance often yields better deals.

Step 5: Daily Expenses for Food and Activities
Plan your daily budget for meals and activities. Be realistic but leave room for unexpected treats or experiences. Street food can be both delicious and budget-friendly!

Step 6: Miscellaneous Expenses
Don't forget the small stuff – visa fees, travel insurance, and unforeseen expenses. Allocate a portion of your budget for these essentials.

Step 7: Emergency Fund
Life is unpredictable. Include a buffer for emergencies or unexpected expenses. It's your safety net for peace of mind during your journey.

Step 8: Use Our Free Travel Budget Google Sheets
Now, here comes the exciting part! We've prepared a user-friendly Travel Budget Google Sheets for you. It's designed to streamline your budgeting process, providing categories and automatic calculations.

Make a COPY to Your Free Travel Budget Google Sheets

CLICK ABOVE

Step 9: How to Use the Budget Sheet
Open the link and make a copy of the Google Sheets document.
Input your estimated expenses in the relevant categories.
The sheet will automatically calculate your total budget and track your expenses.

Crafting a realistic budget is like building the foundation for your dream trip. By understanding your priorities and using our free Travel Budget Google Sheets, you're taking a significant step toward a worry-free adventure. Happy budgeting, and may your journey be as incredible as you imagine!

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52-Week and 12-Month Money Saving Challenge 2018

We hear you!!!

Large number of readers, oh even our relatives told us that it is impractical to withdraw money from the bank just to put in their piggy bank. It creates hassle on their part.

Readers who receives a monthly salary preferred to save per month. Some are comfortable on the traditional weekly savings.

To accommodate both, we generated 52-week and monthly money savings challenge. FREE TO DOWNLOAD. Click the images below. 

12-Month Money Saving Challenge 2018

52-Week Money Saving Challenge 2018

Now, due to upcoming new event for us, we decided to have the monthly savings plan too. This new set-up will bring excitement for both of us and we can dish out our 3 year old Garrett popcorn tin can.

Make money-saving a habit. It’s for your future! 

52-Week Saving Challenge - (2017) Free Template

Hey! Hello December! Few weeks more 2016 will come to its end. 


How was your 2016? We hope it is great and your time is used to invest in yourself to achieve your target goals in this year.

As we are nearing to start 2017, it will be nice(good) to start a habit of saving. Right? Last year (2015), we used the method of 52-week challenge and due to the excitement and fun it brought to us, we continued it this year and we set in for a higher value. That 52-week challenge will serve as our "Fun Fund" for 2017.

To give back, we enhanced our 52-week challenge template to accommodate our readers' requests.
How to use it:
1. Download the excel file.
2. Key-in the amount you want to start with.(inside yellow box)
3. Print
4. Write your GOAL.  
5. Post on wall.

"DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE 52-WEEK CHALLENGE TEMPLATE HERE"

Write your "GOAL" on top of the paper because as you put why you aim for that target it will surely drive you to stay and finish this challenge. 

In posting on your wall, we highly recommend it to put that just beside/above/below of your room's light switch. You can see everyday your performance on and if you are still on track.

Maybe you will be quite confused why on the 27th week, we begin again on the starting amount. Because if not, the value will be too high and it will be unpractical that you will withdraw a chunk of money out of ATM just to put inside your piggy bank. And some horror stories we heard that when they reached the half year the amount is too high and they do not felt the excitement anymore. Instead the anxiety sets in (pain truth in saving). 

We do hope that this will help you to learn the habit of saving. See you again on 2018 for a new template :)

To Happiness, Prosperity and Holiness!

**Abbey and Will**