How He Spent Only $9,400 On a 6-Month Trip (Justin’s 2025 Recap)

2025-08-11

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Justin is back! Your very own Financial Independence Show co-host is here to give you all the financial details from his six-month journey around the world. Spoiler alert, he actually turned a profit and increased his net worth by $100k+ while abroad. The numbers might be shocking, but as always, Justin kept detailed records of expenses and walks you through exactly how he pulled off this incredible trip. Specifically, we cover: Most overrated and underrated places Where he wishes we spent more time First place on...

Justin is back!

Your very own Financial Independence Show co-host is here to give you all the financial details from his six-month journey around the world.

Spoiler alert, he actually turned a profit and increased his net worth by $100k+ while abroad.

The numbers might be shocking, but as always, Justin kept detailed records of expenses and walks you through exactly how he pulled off this incredible trip.

Specifically, we cover:

Most overrated and underrated places
Where he wishes we spent more time
First place on his “going back” list
Where he’d be most likely to live long term
Best bang for your buck experience
Where he wishes he had spent more money
Accomplished and unaccomplished goals
Airbnb income, other income, and creative ways to save

Hang around until the end to hear Justin’s top 3 tips for someone looking to do something similar!

This is an episode you’ll want to come back to if you’re looking for a blueprint for traveling the world on a budget.

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Links from The Episode

Justin’s Travel Blog
Spreadsheet with all the expenses
Some photos highlighting the European travels
$46 to Travel the World (Pre-Trip Episode)
$2,052 for 5 Weeks in Southeast Asia (1-Month Recap)
$1,500 per Month to Travel in Southeast Asia (3-Month Recap)

YouTube Interview

https://youtu.be/ThTLDOj1A7A

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