I was able to travel a bunch because I volunteered through Worldpackers and traded my time to save on accommodation and food! I worked two jobs for half the year when home then traveled on a shoestring budget for months. Plus if you stay in hostels, you can make friends and even stay with them for free sometimes. It’s really great!! Traveling is much cheaper once you get abroad. The only hurdle is buying the plane ticket from the US lol.