Travel the World Full-Time On a Budget
Hey there, fellow wanderer! Welcome to my blog where I share all my best advice for exploring the world, without breaking the bank!
If you’re interested in learning the best places to put your suitcase for a month, which museums are worth forking over an entrance fee, and how to plan a year of full-time solo travel, this is the place for you!
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How to Travel Full-Time
Want to travel the world full-time, but don’t know where to start?
No worries! I’ve got detailed, in-depth guides on all sorts of topics like: planning your itinerary, figuring out your budget, finding friends on the road and even what to pack!
Hiya! I’m Anastasia!
I’m a former librarian turned world wanderer, making my way across the globe for the past three years. I like traveling so much that I decided to make it a lifestyle: a slow travel, low-stakes (but adventurous!) kinda life filled with friendship and laughter.
Just Gone Wandering is where I share resources and ideas for solo female travelers interested in a long-term budget travel nomadic lifestyle!
Nomad Guides
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How Much Money Do You Need to Travel the World?
This is a popular question with wannabe nomads, and unfortunately it’s also the kind of question that can’t be easily answered. Why? Well, everyone has different comfort levels, basically, as well as different travel goals and dreams. All that informs the amount of money you’ll need to be a full-time traveler. Think about it: if…
International Destinations
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From BSB Brunei to Kota Kinabalu By Bus
Why fly from Brunei into Malaysian Borneo when you can take a 9 hour bus ride instead? 😜 It’s significantly cheaper than a flight, the bus is (fairly) comfortable, you get to collect at least two pages of stamps in your passport, there’s pretty good views out the window, and it’s an adventure! Overland travel…
Travel Planning
Get Organized Before You Go
Planning a year or more of full-time travel means keeping track of a LOT of details! Accommodations, tours, transportation– it can be overwhelming and scary to have to deal with all that. That’s why I put together this travel planner spreadsheet!
Newest Blog Posts
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How Much Money Do You Need to Travel the World?
This is a popular question with wannabe nomads, and unfortunately it’s also the kind of question that can’t be easily answered. Why? Well, everyone has different comfort levels, basically, as well as different travel goals and dreams. All that informs the amount of money you’ll need to be a full-time traveler. Think about it: if…
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Vietnam Overnight Bus Guide for Solo Travelers
Vietnam’s one of the countries famous for its overnight buses (aka sleeper buses), and for good reason! They’re reasonably priced, go basically everywhere, and it’s a great way to see the country– much better than flying everywhere, especially if you have the time. Lately I’ve been seeing some videos on TikTok and Youtube about tourists…
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No. 1 Lounge, Heathrow Airport Review
I recently flew from London to Los Angeles, and of course I wanted to relax before my flight by visiting a lounge! I was given a free pass to visit the No. 1 Lounge in Heathrow Airport as part of my premium Trusted Housesitters membership; this post is an overview of my visit and my…
