How Much We Spent on a Whole Year of Travel
We’ve always believed in sharing real travel costs, what people actually pay when they swap hostels for overwater bungalows or budget flights for business-class award seats. Lately we’ve traded camping gear for luxury stays, and it feels vulnerable to post our full-year tally. But we know so many of you ask for honest numbers, both budget and splurge, so here it is: exactly what we spent on twelve months of high-end adventures in 2023. This isn’t how you have to travel, but it’s one reality when you chase comfort, convenience, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
We get questions every week about how much flights really cost when you use miles versus paying cash, whether those postcard-perfect villas are worth it, and how activities like private tours or helicopter rides add up. By showing both miles and dollar amounts side by side, you can see:
Accommodation: $23,874
Bahamas: $939 (4 nights)
New Zealand: $3779 (22 nights)
Europe: $6552 (24 nights)
Iceland: $1266 (3 nights)
Brazil: $2806 (6 nights)
French Polynesia: $5447 (10 nights)
Jordan: $3085 (11 nights)
Bahamas: $160
New Zealand: $2292
Europe: $3003
Iceland: $532
Brazil: $125
French Polynesia: $782
Jordan: $711
Transportation: $7605
Bahamas: $920
New Zealand: $1822
Europe: $3558
Iceland: $776
Brazil: $1216
French Polynesia: $1100
Jordan: $607
Bahamas: $0
New Zealand: $219
Europe: $529
Iceland: $0
Brazil: $0
French Polynesia: $36
Jordan: $1015
Flights: 222,500 miles + $5951/person
Bahamas: $533/person
New Zealand: 138,000 miles + $303/person
Europe: 37,000 miles + $157/person
Iceland: $1850/person
Brazil: $1973/person
French Polynesia: 47,500 miles + $163/person
Jordan: $972/person
Activities: $9999
Miscellaneous: $1799
Total: $56,938
Bahamas: $3085 ($255/person/day)
New Zealand: $10,790 ($198/person/day)
Europe: $13,642 ($262/person/day)
Iceland: $6274 ($321/person/day)
Brazil: $8093 (259/person/day)
French Polynesia: $7691 ($349/person/day)
Jordan: $7363 ($225/person/day)
We're the adventure-loving duo behind the lens and the keyboard, swapping nine-to-five predictability for jet lag, desert sunrises, and stories worth replaying. Follow our journey to 50 countries while we share all our tips, mistakes and hidden gems along the way. We love finding the world's most unique bucket list adventures and stays to share with you here!
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