10 MONEY SAVING TIPS FOR TRAVEL YOU NEED TO KNOW | How To Save For Travel | Travel Basics Ep 1

[@iLoveTurtlesHaha]

I use to tell my mom that I want to travel but I need to be rich first. She looked me in the eyes in said, why wait until you are old and possibly not as healthy? Go enjoy your life now, you don't need a lot of money to travel anyway. This has stuck with me since and now I don't hold back when I want to go somewhere. I'm happy that I grew up with parents that didn't hold me back.

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

So true! Your mom is a smart lady ;)

[@LivingFree207]

OMG! You have NO IDEA how HAPPY I am to have found your channel. New subcriber here. Husband and I are 50ish. We have enjoyed our lives so far....built a house in the counry & lived there 10 years while raising our kids, moved to Southwest Florida where we have been living for last 7 years with our 2 teens but now we are ready for a new adventure. We did a lot of day trips with the kids and I traveled before we got married a bit. We LOVE travel & now want to do it FULL TIME. We are selling off our house this year, wrapping up business in Florida then off we go. I have a lot of homework and research to do so we can get the most travel/fun for our dollar. Looking forward to catching up on your other videos :) Melody

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Living Free Forever YAY! That is so much fun! So happy to help you on your new adventure ❤️

[@kaylam12346]

I have been obsessively watching KZbin videos of people traveling the world and living my dreams as a motivator and I have to tell you that you are the most motivating and encouraging person I've found on here. I really appreciate how helpful you are and how I can tell you genuinely want to help other travelers get out there. Stand by while I watch all of your videos while keeping SkyScanner and job apps open on other tabs so I can get my ass to New Zealand, Australia, and Vietnam this summer.

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Hey Kayla, thank you so much for your kind message! I was up until 3am editing my most recent video last night and I was SO TIRED but your message popped up while I was working and gave me the extra kick to push through to get the packing video up before I went to bed. So happy to hear my videos are helpful to you - means the world to me :) Good luck planning your trip, you have some awesome destinations picked out. Thanks again for the sweet message and happy travels!

[@theminimalistninja]

I love charles schwab! I don't know why more people don't have an account with them! getting your ATM fees reimbursed, I couldn't think of anything better. plus, they have amazing customer service! especially when abroad their life chat is super useful! can't wait for more videos of this series!! :)

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Yes! Their customer service is the BEST and I love that they have a toll free international number too! Thanks so much and so glad you like the new series :)

[@besteconomicsfaculty]

well done. I am glad to see someone putting together a money themed video on travel that is realistic and not "travel the world for free" BS. Mark from Wolters World another travel channel on KZbin

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thanks Mark! Really appreciate the support and feedback :) Happy travels and keep on creating!

[@deborahtaiwo7856]

Glad to see someone making a video on money-saving tips! So necessary also with so many places to visit!

[@Joniaprild]

You have the best advice for traveling❤️thanks so much for these videos!

[@alexhummel1219]

Thank you so much, I've been watching your videos all night. They are incredible! As a young teenager whose dream is to travel all around the world (my goal is to travel to every continent) this is so helpful! I been saving my spare change to eventually go backpacking in Europe! Can't wait to experience the world and what it has to offer!

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Yay Alex! I'm so excited for you and your future travels :) It's really great that you are starting to save for travel at such a young age. While your in school you can also look into summer scholarships or internships abroad that can you pay for your first trip :) Thanks for watching and happy travels!

[@GlobalAdventurer]

Excellent series. Just watched your 2nd episode too. I agree with everything you stated on your other video except the part about not having a separate hiding place for cash or credit cards (it is a personal decision I know)😄 But, overall, what you are presenting to future travelers is about the best information they're going to find. And that's coming from a seasoned traveler. Thank you for your videos. Well done.

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thank you so much! Quite the compliment coming from another adventurer! I totally get the hiding things all over the place mentality - lots of travelers disagree with me on that one lol - but whatever works, right? Everyone's got their own methods ;) Thanks so much for the kind message and for watching - happy travels!

[@sianparry4799]

I came across your channel about an hour ago and completely binged all your videos!!! you are my new favourite youtuber!:)) keep doing what you do girl! I love your energy you are super motivating:) xx

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thank you so much, Sian! So nice of you to say :) I'm in India right now shooting tons of new videos and as soon as I'm back to the US, I'll start uploading again! Thanks for watching and happy travels!

[@sianparry4799]

Lindsay Mc oh wow India that's awesome!! Iv travelled India aswell, are you in north or south? xx

[@kylie3366]

Haha LOVE the thumbnail and the video! Great content!

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Kylie dillman lol thanks! Love me some bridesmaids movie ;)

[@insertyourquarters2172]

Lindsay, your one of my favourite youtubers. Your positivity and hard, concise facts and stories on travel are amazing. Keep growing and doing your thing :)

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Yay, thanks so much! Means a lot :) Hope you dig the new series!

[@thomas3340]

Just discovered your channel today and have watched a bunch of your videos!! Makes me want to take a vacation!! My problem is not lack of money but lack of vacation time at work!! : )

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Hey Thomas, that's my problem now too! I have a "big girl job" and I LOVE it but I always tend to burn through my vacation days so early in the year lol

[@kaitsmith4183]

My partner and I are on a year long trip with only our carry on (Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Bali, and SE Asia). We decided we wanted to leave our jobs to travel the world and saved for 7 months to make it happen. As ppl who have been there we can say first hand that the tips in your video WORK!! great video

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Hey Kaitlyn, thanks so much! It's always so awesome to hear that from a seasoned traveler like yourself! Sounds like you guys had an amazing trip, happy travels!

[@uyyefirst]

I subscribe to your channel because your videos are concise, straight to the point, and your tips are great! keep up the good work!

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thanks Sachie! Happy to help and happy travels!

[@cassieallen3663]

Binge watching your vids currently. I decided I wanted to teach English in Spain last February. Fast forward a year- I have 2 jobs and work 7 days a week. I've paid off 13,500.00 in debt and applied for a program to teach. I've sold a ton of stuff and live in my aunt's basement so I can make my dream a reality. Can't wait to make the videos about my OWN journey and not just watch them! ♡

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Cassie, heck yes! That is the spirit, girl - so so so excited for you! I can't wait to see where you end up :) Happy travels!

[@Andrea-re9mu]

I absolutely love your channel! You are my inspiration to traveling the world. Thank you for everything you do.

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thank you so much, Yanez! So happy that you like my videos and thank you for the kind note. Happy travels!

[@williamarrowsmiith8380]

Brilliant, fun and so upbeat!!! A wealth of solid information. Thanks so much for sharing...

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thanks so much for the kind words, William :)

[@demiusofficial]

Great guide Lindsay! Thank you :)

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Yay! Thanks Demius!

[@nyonyopraia]

#1,,, It hits us. Thank you, Lindsay.

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

[@heatherframpton9693]

That's a very motivational video! Thank you. I enjoy watching your videos... as of about two hours ago! 😁

[@Ayxmar]

Definitely a super helpful video! Really gonna help in planning my travels for this year.

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

So awesome to hear! Thanks for watching and happy travels! :)

[@Miskito]

Tip nro 1. BEST! Most important

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Miska T yes! Thanks Miska, it's all about perspective right? Thanks for watching!

[@kelseymovies]

Love watching your videos. Just came across your channel and instantly subscribed :) I plan on quitting my job and starting my own back packing trip to Europe, then who knows where else. Makes me nervous but your channel has been super helpful :)

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thanks so much, Kelsey - super excited for you! Happy to help :)

[@ritaserraa]

I am so sad that there are no more videos to watch lol I've seen every single one of your videos and now I'm sad it's over... please more videos travel and travel tips.. I want to start my trips next year and need to learn as much as possible and where to start.. Thanks :)

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

YES! Thank you Rita! So many more videos to come! If you have any specific questions please never hesitate to ask or let me know :) Always happy to help! xx

[@karmapolice3459]

I'm only 15 but my biggest dream is to travel the world! Your videos really help! They give me hope. I was crying 'cause I was thinking about how everything is impossible but this really made me look at things from another prospective (sorry for my English I'm Italian) 💫

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thanks so much, Karma! That is why I am making them, I want travel to be accessible to everyone! Let me know if you have any specific questions

[@bjismyfavorite]

i know you are pretty busy with your job lindsay. but i think it would be very nice to get a date on the next episode so that us the viewers could look forward to it.

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Hey BJ, that is a really good idea - thanks for your patience and sorry for the inconsistency! I feel like how ever much time I think a video will take me, it ends up taking double that, lol. I am hoping to get back on my Thursday schedule soon (obviously not this week) but should have the next video up by Monday and then *hoping* to get them up on Thursday (or close to Thurs) as possible :) Thanks for sticking with me and hope you like the new series!

[@melissajohnson9426]

I completely agree with the Charles Schwab account! Literally saved soooo much by having that on both our Europe trip and SE Asia! So nice to not have to worry about getting big lump somes of money out to have the possibility of getting it stolen since you don't have to worry about the ATM fees which add up super quick if you have to be conscious about it! (:

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

YES! Exactly, I do the same thing - pull out smaller bits at a time so I don't have to worry! They are the best :)

[@joelponce3747]

home run video. Love your videos girl!

[@mattiaflip85]

Just discovered ur channel! Love it! All the best from Italy!

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thanks so much! Happy travels!

[@amandaviajando]

Thank you Lindsay for the great tips !!!

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Of course, thanks for watching Amanda!

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Great tips Lindsay! Thank you!

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thanks Jamie, of course!

[@whatnowmaja3791]

Just found your channel, you're awesome!

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thanks Maja!

[@SeanDennis81]

Awesome - this is great!

[@jvegarenas]

Your number one tip is THE best :)

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Johanna Vega thanks Johanna! It's important to keep perspective on things like this, right? :)

[@Jolene_Beyond9to5]

your channel and information is so practical

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thank you! That is def the goal :)

[@Dayana17ist]

Do you have a video on how not to overpacked or how to pack for travel

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Working on that next! Should be up by Monday :)

[@warrenbluffett8117]

Thank u so much. One of the tips is gold for me. And if it wasn't for u I would have never known.

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Warren Bluffett so happy to help! Thanks for watching Warren!

[@RusuCT]

Nice video , made me raising money for the next trip

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thanks so much and good luck!

[@kendallkarvelas]

Keep making these kinds of videos please! Love them! Maybe some "adulting" videos too? Overall just share your knowledge, it's worth so much, and I know there are tons of people like me searching to absorb all of it

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Will do, thanks Kendall! Love the idea of an Adulting series, I could have used that back in the day lol! Thanks for following along and more to come :)

[@chukabucka]

just discovered you! awesome

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thanks Chuka! Happy travels :)

[@hafsasousou8132]

thank you so mutch. im big fan 💕💕💕💕

[@nuriiaha]

Hi! Your videos are amazing 😱 I'm going to solo travel next month to Europe, and every video from your channel has helped me a lot. I was just wondering what is the card that you mentioned (to take money out of an ATM)?

[@krazylia]

Nuria H It's from Schwab Bank. :)

[@ryangriffiths4029]

hey i dont know how i noticed this but tokyo is spelt toyko in your intro haha ... anyway nice vid youve been so helpfull helping me get ready for when i go travelling in a week !

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

LOL! Oh jeez! Thanks for letting me know and good catch - I got this from a stock video website but I don't know if that makes it better or worse, haha. Happy Travels, can't wait to hear about your upcoming adventures!!!

[@ryangriffiths4029]

haha i really have no idea how i noticed haha! im so excited going to be making some vlogs and stuff as im going with my best mate ... were both idiots so it could be interesting haha!

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Nice! Sounds like a great time :)

[@kambriatoffer4130]

in the travel basics could you do a video about basics people don't really think about (how to know about visas and what countries you can get into, how to make sure your phone will work, etc.)

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Hey Kambri, great idea! I'm going to make a Travel Basics : Top Travel Mistakes video and I think I'll be able to cover things like that in that video. Keep an eye out, hope to have it out in this series. Thanks for watching!

[@rominahassid2113]

Hey Lindsay, how do you spell the name of that credit card you mentioned? Can't find it anywhere. Thanks!

[@krazylia]

Romina Hassid I found the link: www.schwab.com/public/schwab/banking_lending/checking_account

[@gesamarie2824]

These tips are amazing☺I am also having a jar in my room where I put all the money I don't need or I earn by working

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Love the jar idea and thank you Gesa, so happy you like them :)

[@gesamarie2824]

And on top of this jar is a tiny little map of the whole world:-), I think it will help me save more money☺

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Talk about motivation!!! Love it

[@gesamarie2824]

But your methods are also very helpful😊

[@GlobalAdventurer]

I do the same. That old saying...."you take care of the pennies, the dollars will take care of themselves" Any leftover over cash I have goes in an old piggy bank or savings envelope or stays in the bank. I only carry the exact money I need for each day, and sometimes it's zero (except for emergency coins I keep in my vehicle).

[@iiAngelic]

There are Charles Schwabs physical locations...

[@Dayana17ist]

Yes awesome

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thanks Dayana!

[@sarahkreuzfairlylandmedia9405]

Yes Charles Schwab for life! that is where i save for my travels so its already good to go when i get there! ha!

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thanks so much! Also, this is kind of confusing to explain but see if you can ask them and they'll know what you're talking about. When I started traveling, a rep recommended I move all my money from my Charles Schwab checking account to a Brokerage account (I think?) and the reason he said that is because it's free to overdraw from Checking to Brokerage but if anyone ever tries to break into my checking account it looks like I have $0.00 (because it's always overdrawing and pulling from brokerage but not charging me like some banks do.) So basically if someone somehow gets into my account and looks to see if they can take money, it looks like I have literally nothing in there. I don't know if it actually helps but I've traveled all around and have used countless ATMs in some seriously sketchy places and (knock on wood) nothing bad has ever happened where as some of my friends have had people swipe their cards and drain their accounts. Hope this makes sense and let me know if you want any more details! Charles Schwab is the bomb! Happy Travels!

[@sarahkreuzfairlylandmedia9405]

ooo yeah i know exactly what you mean! never using anything else : D

[@TRINITYAUGUSTIN]

I'm doing number 9 for my trip to England

[@Ejderhamir]

These are some awesome videos, when did you actually take your trip? Also, what are the perks that you like most about the Schwab debit card because I'm browsing for one. Is this also the primary card you used? I look forward to future videos!

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thanks! I told this trip almost 3 years ago but I've traveled a lot since as well. I used my Schwab debt card primarily and loved it. Also, this is kind of confusing to explain but see if you can ask them and they'll know what you're talking about. When I started traveling, a rep recommended I move all my money from my Charles Schwab checking account to a Brokerage account (I think?) and the reason he said that is because it's free to overdraw from Checking to Brokerage but if anyone ever tries to break into my checking account it looks like I have $0.00 (because it's always overdrawing and pulling from brokerage but not charging me like some banks do.) So basically if someone somehow gets into my account and looks to see if they can take money, it looks like I have literally nothing in there. I don't know if it actually helps but I've traveled all around and have used countless ATMs in some seriously sketchy places and (knock on wood) nothing bad has ever happened where as some of my friends have had people swipe their cards and drain their accounts. Hope this makes sense and let me know if you want any more details! I also had a Bank of America credit and debt card as a back up.

[@Ejderhamir]

Thanks! I'm an occasional traveler with about a dozen countries under my belt while also trying to find the best card to you, I tried a few but they didn't cut it so I appreciate your help! P.S. Thailand was a blast for me to, didn't make it to the Full Moon party though so you have me there. looking forward to more of your stuff.

[@VittoShulman]

It is not just Swab who reimburses ATM fees - many other banks also do that. I have PNC and they also reimburse you fees and their internet banking is awesome too.

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

I had no idea! Awesome to know there are other banks that do that too, thanks Vitto!

[@louisa4998]

I love it (;

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thanks Louisa! :)

[@laila230]

great, such smart girl

[@amityadavsho96]

you are so dam awesome

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Happy to help :)

[@playboymaxim]

Subbed

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

playboymaxim welcome! :)

[@RagingMillenial024]

How much money did you save before quitting and leaving?

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

For my big trip, I saved $12K. I have a whole series about that if you want to check it out. It lasted me 12 months and 17 countries. :) Happy travels!

[@rajasekar6369]

hai lindsay i watched all your videos.. long time i am also looking for travel the world.. so i would like to work under you will you guide me....plsss

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

RAJA sekar Hi Raja, thanks so much for watching my videos! I'm not hiring and I don't do guided trips but hopefully my videos help you in terms of learning how to travel on your own or if you still feel like you need a guide, there are companies that do guides tours all over the world. Thanks for watching and happy travels!

[@rajasekar6369]

can you tell me some company in india

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

I'm not sure because I traveled independently in India but if you Google search it, I'm sure there are some travel blogs that talk about that. Thanks!

[@rizwanriyad]

hey Lindsey !! if you wondering to visit Bangladesh someday just hit me, i'd love to host ya 😇😇

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

I've never been but if I do, I'll let you know :)

[@zairul483]

I went to Japan with $300,000 U.S and I survived for 3 month 0.0

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

WHaaaa??? High roller over here. I literally don't think I've spent $300K on travel over my entire life. I don't knock lux travel though - there's something for everyone! :)

[@zairul483]

Lindsay Mc my parents gave it to me as a gift for my 18th birthday 😀 and you are awesome youtuber 😍❤

[@mathieutallard6328]

You haved some charms while talking and you make travelling fun while in fact, travelling has a lot of downside and beside beeing bored at home or wanting to escape bad weather, or wanting sex adventures,motivation for travel is not so obvious even more if one doesn' t give a shit about temples and churches and other cultures witch mostly resume in lots of superstitions, rituals and less freedom.

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Hm, I'm not totally sure I understand what you're saying Mathieu but of course, everything has a good side and a bad side, travel included. I like to focus on the good, there is plenty of that to go around :)

[@rajasekar6369]

i am waiting for your reply

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

RAJA sekar Hey Raja, please see below :)