How You Can (Nearly) Travel Forever

3. Travel to Cheap Countries

It’s not uncommon to find long-term travelers in Europe or North America, but the vast majority of them live in Southeast Asia and South America. They take advantage of geo-arbitrage, where they earn in a strong currency and spend their money in places with a low cost of living.

When you realize that the amount you spend to travel for a month in Europe is probably the equivalent of traveling for five in Asia, it’s easy to understand why they go there. It’s also a great excuse to escape horrible winters and make the most of the sun.

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