17 Budget Travel Tips That Actually Work for Young Adults in 2026
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I make $55,000 a year. After rent, car payment, student loans, and bills, I should be eating PB&J every night and never leaving my city.
Instead, I took 4 trips in the past 12 months — Portland ($420), Mexico City ($680), Utah road trip ($540), and Montreal ($510). Total: $2,150 for 4 trips = $179/month saved over 12 months.
No trust fund. No credit card debt. Just smart planning and a few hacks that actually work.
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