tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post7249660444153684444..comments2024-03-27T10:31:14.337-05:00Comments on Lisa's Yarns: Mid-month Money ManifestoLisa from Lisa's Yarnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-39604182259360326222012-06-19T19:48:08.200-05:002012-06-19T19:48:08.200-05:00Absolutely excellent tips. I think if we were goin...Absolutely excellent tips. I think if we were going back to Europe, we would do the apartment thing if we didn't have a spot to stay. These are spot-on!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-86500753230390296172012-06-17T18:11:45.330-05:002012-06-17T18:11:45.330-05:00Your trip to BC is going to be great. I've bee...Your trip to BC is going to be great. I've been a couple of times and have loved it! I think Vancouver is a great city (as is Seattle) and I also love that there are mountains too! I did a lot of hiking there and there are some beautiful places! <br /><br />As for vacation budgeting, it sounds like you have a good handle on it. If my trip is shorter, I usually try to figure out a per day budget and then I do the same as you, I rent an apartment and use one CC so I can keep track of the expenses. If it's longer, I tally up my expenses every day, especially since I often travel to places where you have to use cash, so otherwise it's hard to remember where the money is going! I keep a daily log of what I spent. This also helps later when people ask (like you said) how much lodging or food or everything for a certain place was!Kyria @ Travel Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889638304509763419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-2013376800129066232012-06-16T21:04:01.957-05:002012-06-16T21:04:01.957-05:00Enjoy your trip. I'll look forward to the reca...Enjoy your trip. I'll look forward to the recap!Jamie and Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13966907811366591500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-90942242881823049192012-06-16T00:37:47.879-05:002012-06-16T00:37:47.879-05:00These are all really great tips! I definitely seco...These are all really great tips! I definitely second renting an apartment when possible. I usually try to stay in hostels or cheaper hotels if I can't stay in an apartment, though, because I usually don't spend much time in my hotel room when I'm on a vacation anyway.Raquelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138113830990586689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-87825839210664243332012-06-15T14:43:21.487-05:002012-06-15T14:43:21.487-05:00I'm totally on the renting an apartment bandwa...I'm totally on the renting an apartment bandwagon. My friends and I did that for our 10 days in Nice and it was brilliant. I might still dream about my bed, ha! :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397176667036107115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-21458985490033977962012-06-15T14:35:30.938-05:002012-06-15T14:35:30.938-05:00I've had to get better at my budget to include...I've had to get better at my budget to include room for vacationing. I haven't really done much traveling before but 2013 looks to be a busy travel year for me so I want to start saving now! <br /><br />Renting an apartment is a great idea! It saves so much money in the long run since you're not eating out for every meal.Stephanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01664500645286563334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-8362661323146117732012-06-15T13:32:09.350-05:002012-06-15T13:32:09.350-05:00My best tip for international travel is to always ...My best tip for international travel is to always use your ATM card to get cash or to pay for things rather than exchange cash. You will always get the best exchange rate with your ATM.<br /><br />I'm super jealous of your trip! Have a great time!Allihttp://26dishes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-23309675586435340812012-06-15T12:37:28.248-05:002012-06-15T12:37:28.248-05:00I pretty much echo everything you've said here...I pretty much echo everything you've said here. A condo/apartment is brilliant for travel - seriously, some of my fondest vacations are those I've spent in a rental apartment or with someone I know, because you really get a local's feel for the city that way!Nilsa @ SoMi Speakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474642034399063234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-9836774496131768262012-06-15T11:47:58.004-05:002012-06-15T11:47:58.004-05:00I don't usually make a budget when travelling....I don't usually make a budget when travelling. I just spend what I have saved for the trip. I usually keep track of what I spend on food and shopping and entertainment just out of curiosity.Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-46469791143313697562012-06-15T11:12:15.528-05:002012-06-15T11:12:15.528-05:00I AM SO EXCITED. I was just thinking how exactly t...I AM SO EXCITED. I was just thinking how exactly three weeks from today I will be on my way down to Vancouver! Whoo! <br /><br />I think these are really great tips! We have never really stayed in one place long enough on vacations to rent an apartment BUT when we go to Tofino this summer we rented a cabin that has a kitchenette in it which was very important to me so we could cook at least a few meals at home. Plus I think having the ability to make our own coffee and breakfast especially will make the trip even more relaxing! <br /><br />With Europe we had a general budget (and ended up going a bit over) but I agree that I'm not great about really "budgeting" for trips. I do like to pay flights/hotels in advance too, though!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185652640389232120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-77819980868767708752012-06-15T10:02:48.184-05:002012-06-15T10:02:48.184-05:00My mom and I rented an apartment when we stayed in...My mom and I rented an apartment when we stayed in Paris. Not only was it more affordable, but we felt more like we were "locals." It was really fun! <br /><br />My only other tip is: ye not be afraid of hostels. I know sooo many people are like hell to the no, but I have stayed at three hostels through Hostels International and they are an amazing way to travel on the cheap. It's not like you spend that much time in your room, so as long as I have a bed and clean sheets, that's pretty much all I need. Especially since we're young, I think our bodies withstand a less-than-soft mattress better. And having all the money left over for experiences is so nice!Allison Blassnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-29190766619317322332012-06-15T09:51:57.318-05:002012-06-15T09:51:57.318-05:00These are all great tips! I'm so excited for y...These are all great tips! I'm so excited for your vacation- I've never been to BC and it's in own country, I can't believe it! I do hope to make it out there one day soon, especially with a good friend of mine moving there in just a few months.Melissahttp://www.melissalivinglife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-34028909752361351762012-06-15T09:48:50.875-05:002012-06-15T09:48:50.875-05:00Great post! Budgeting while traveling is so smart,...Great post! Budgeting while traveling is so smart, because there is nothing worse than feeling stressed out about money while on a vacation! <br /><br />I agree with you on lodging. We always have such a better time when we rent a condo for the week or when we went to San Diego last rented a beach house. Got a great deal, and we didn't have to eat out every meal! <br /><br />Do you usually stay in the same hotels when you travel for work? If so it's nice to use that line when you travel because of the points too.Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06854266979976413979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-37987690475475985072012-06-15T09:48:50.256-05:002012-06-15T09:48:50.256-05:00Great post! Budgeting while traveling is so smart,...Great post! Budgeting while traveling is so smart, because there is nothing worse than feeling stressed out about money while on a vacation! <br /><br />I agree with you on lodging. We always have such a better time when we rent a condo for the week or when we went to San Diego last rented a beach house. Got a great deal, and we didn't have to eat out every meal! <br /><br />Do you usually stay in the same hotels when you travel for work? If so it's nice to use that line when you travel because of the points too.Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06854266979976413979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-19099913293564029592012-06-15T09:18:20.909-05:002012-06-15T09:18:20.909-05:00You are going to have so much fun in BC! :) I don&...You are going to have so much fun in BC! :) I don't usually make myself a budget for trips, but am always aware of how much money I am spending over the trip. We are hoping to go to Europe next summer, so money is already being put aside for that :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18208084906252104079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-89192510290986178472012-06-15T08:40:45.095-05:002012-06-15T08:40:45.095-05:00Love renting apartments/houses. I've done that...Love renting apartments/houses. I've done that a few times for work trips and it's so nice to have a multi-room dwelling to reside in after a long day of work conferences. And it really is cheaper! <br /><br />I'm really bad about keeping track of how much things cost me for trips but just last night Knight and I decided to sit down and decide on our trip(s) for next year so that we can start budgeting and planning accordingly!Norahttp://walkingwithnora.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-2889879467324009462012-06-15T08:29:52.262-05:002012-06-15T08:29:52.262-05:00For someone who loves to travel your ideas are com...For someone who loves to travel your ideas are commendable! If I ever become a traveler, I will use smoe of your ideas! Great plan!Marlyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06193291251401344495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-44708567594150957792012-06-15T08:08:00.657-05:002012-06-15T08:08:00.657-05:00Renting an apartment is the best tip ever! You us...Renting an apartment is the best tip ever! You usually get more amenities (like a kitchen, fridge, etc) and that can actually save you money. Plus we've found that when we go abroad, renting an apartment is far more affordable than staying in a big resort hotel, plus we love feeling more like locals (like you mentioned going to the market, etc). These are great tips!!missrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03595843215458849973noreply@blogger.com