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Traveling as a young couple for 6wks minimum - loan?

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  • #32
    Tabby McTat
    Registered Users Posts: 260 ✭✭Tabby McTat


    OP definitely go for it. You're only young once!! My partner (now wife) spent 9 months travelling around the world in 2012 when we were 27/28. Best decision I've ever made. As others have said you should max out on the savings and avoid a loan if possible. But be smart about where you go...developed countries like North America and Oz/NZ will see you burn through your cash.

    We spent 3 months in Sth America and it was fantastic. We did some Spanish classes beforehand and even having a few phrases made a huge difference. As others have said, the cities can be dodge but once you're smart you'll be fine. So much to see and do in places like Peru, Argentina, Colombia.

    Asia is incredible too. Plenty to see and do and avoid the cliched spots. We found Philippines to be amazing and Borneo too. Also we've been to Indonesia more recently and I would definitely recommend it...once you get out of the really touristy part of Bali.

    Word of advice is to take your time. No point having a jam packed itinerary if you only have a night or two in every spot. Trust me you will burn out. Especially in Sth America where the journeys take so long...150km could be a whole night on a bus because you are winding through the Andes!!


  • #33
    TimeToShine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,881 ✭✭✭TimeToShine


    Plenty of time to see the US/Canada/Australia when you're older, it's Africa/South America/Asia that you'll never get to if you don't go now.


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