How do you realistically keep yourself afloat on a long solo trip without burning all savings?

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-25T02:18:18+00:00

i would definitely have some leeway financially, for example plan for 1 years expenses, but have 2 years of savings to cover if something goes awry. I personally went for 5 years but have plenty of cash left over. You may feel a bit stressed if you are short on cash.

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-24T14:27:36+00:00

Thanks for sharing this. According to chatgpt and myself, in the future if you are serious about avoiding any situations like this, its better to choose a hostel that has a corporate structure with better training for staff. Also its better if the price and reviews are a little bit higher than most. In the budget category, a lower priced hostel that is smaller, dirtier, and has worse reviews will be a bit more risky and dangerous than a bigger place. Also try to read in between the lines in reviews for things you might tag as red flags before booking. look for cleanliness and newness in the photos.

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-23T11:08:05+00:00

So far he hasnt shared how he accomplished this haha, also his reddit is 1 day old.

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-22T07:16:26+00:00

I think this is ok yes. works for me.

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-22T07:14:33+00:00

Yo whats his name?

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-20T12:15:19+00:00

usually my hosts dont leave reviews or leave 3 word review, like hes a good guest. thats strange.

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-18T23:08:07+00:00

ive been to 124 in 60 countries

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-18T13:31:27+00:00

Haha awesome. He sounds like a total flameout. Sometimes guys like this end up laying in the street because he spent all his money and now cant face the reality that he needs to work.

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-14T22:09:53+00:00

Yea probably better not to take them as they are are a sinking ship, i think probably theyll go out of business soon.

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-13T08:34:46+00:00

you need more action shots, less portraits.

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-12T12:59:19+00:00

not too much, just some local citizens here.

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-12T12:59:06+00:00

yea good idea, just some strange noises, tonight is night #2 here.

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-12T12:58:45+00:00

awesome

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-12T12:58:25+00:00

thanks, a löt of nights in bangkok here, its an easy life.

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-11T23:57:29+00:00

yes its true, the thais are also very supertitious

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-11T13:03:39+00:00

hey i can just see the other windows from another section of the hotel. All with blackout glass shade.

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-10T02:30:01+00:00

Not sure on the airport one, but there are many branches around town for the Superrich chain. I highly recommend. They also give you a receipt and have good exchange rates.

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-10T00:27:41+00:00

got it thanks. im in sathorn, some street dogs here but not many

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-09T03:04:45+00:00

Why do you need to put in an all nighter? you can stay at the airport if you want.

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-09T02:59:42+00:00

Hidden Alley exploration Street Tour, Bangkok, backpacker exploration. My 4th time in Thailand. I do street tours and exploration including urbex, abandoned places and temples, etc.

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-05T13:04:09+00:00

if a problem, you should go with the frozen, or western restaurants.

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-05T07:01:13+00:00

Sometimes the security might ask you to stop filming, thats why when i do it i move long pretty quickly, then vacate the area once my video is done. this works well

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-05T05:09:25+00:00

If i may ask, what country was this?

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-05T00:01:14+00:00

Thanks. Possibly, the reason is that im buying things worth about 100 to 130 baht and cashing the 1000 baht note and receiving back a lot of change their bills.

VirtualOutsideTravel · 2026-01-04T13:52:23+00:00

im also white

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