How To Travel The World For Cheap

In this video, we will debunk the myth that you need thousands of dollars to travel the world. In 2019, I’ve taken 35+ flights around the world. It is my hope that I can share some of the strategies and tips that I have learned when it comes to saving money while traveling.
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[@NickSkye]

The most expensive part of travel for me is the time I have to take off work and don't get paid for 🙃

[@JoshRyan]

True, being able to earn while traveling is the key to cheap sustainable travel

[@ZIPPERG00CH]

PTO?

[@CHICCAFNT]

try to delay that gratification for a few years to even decades if necessary. and use the money instead to build a nest egg of PASSIVE income and you'll be free to travel for years on end

[@NickSkye]

CHICCAFNT absolutely! And that's actually exactly what I preach on my Channel!

[@Shawk95]

@@CHICCAFNT Passive income as in dividend stocks or rental property or something else?

[@peter5807]

I've never couch surfed. I keep thinking I'll end up dead in someone's freezer.

[@NateOBrien]

50/50

[@SecondTake123]

😂

[@gurlycash7394]

Hahaha. 🙄

[@naturistfred]

You watch too many episodes of Criminal Minds...lol

[@adasaura8648]

@@naturistfred you don't watch enough

[@ZacharyLaid]

Bro, Philly to Vegas for only $15, that’s like the cost of a Philly cheesteak!

[@NateOBrien]

I know :)

[@jeremylaplante2601]

Zachary Laid Finding Freedom if u look it costs 36$ for a carryon thats why its so cheap

[@julissabriseno5513]

I love that comparison 😂

[@JoshRyan]

Best tip: make an income while you travel. Last year spent 2 months traveling Europe and came back with more money than I left thanks to an IG business. If your income is remote you can travel full time rather than once or twice a year for a week. Cool seeing more cinematic content! Awesome video

[@HomebaseLHR]

Josh Ryan two weeks of holidays? I’m Europe we get 4 weeks paid holiday by law 😂😂

[@JoshRyan]

@@HomebaseLHR Thats nice! Europe looks after their people way better than the US for sure. I think its similar here in New Zealand but not sure. Either way, Id prefer be able to travel for 2 months or a full year

[@JPFifaHD]

What do you do man? Would love to know :)

[@JoshRyan]

@@JPFifaHD Instagram mate. I have an agency working with clients and then a few pages myself and side gigs

[@JoshRyan]

@@Kevvyn- but what if by giving your workers 4 weeks paid holiday per year they become happier, more productive and more profitable on the 48 weeks they do work. Maybe they increase profit considerably more than the cost. Im not sure on the stats tho, just playing devils advocate

[@thewongmindset451]

That's awesome. When you're young and before you have a family this the way to go. Living it up.

[@NateOBrien]

Thanks!

[@steve00alt70]

you can still do this with one

[@keystoute3106]

ok boomer

[@trippycog]

Key Stoute savage

[@FaithandNova]

@@steve00alt70 if they are traveling with yes

[@TechLead]

Eating at a local restaurant or saving on hotels so you can do more is just as fun for travelers as the "luxury" experiences! The more you spend, often you just end up buying a steak and a night at the Westin hotel...

[@ShoMan91]

TechLead commenting on KZbin (as a millionaire).

[@Pravardhan]

@@ShoMan91 🤣🥴

[@jonathanvuong551]

Struggling in college and I just want to live life

[@leenico5382]

you probably dont care at all but does any of you know of a way to log back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid forgot my account password. I love any help you can offer me!

[@blazekannon3681]

@Lee Nico Instablaster :)

[@BirdTurdMemes]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="211">3:31</a> See how it says 38-42$ for a carryon bag and 36-42$ for the first checked bag? Thats how they get you

[@johnnypolex]

Big John True, but many people are able to pack a backpack with all their needs. I personally have traveled to Europe and Asia for weeks with a single standard sized backpack. I even had a foam roller in there for my back pain. Backpacks are almost always free on budget flights and less clutter for “backpacking” to different cities. I prefer traveling when it’s warm so summer clothing is easier to pack.

[@FaithandNova]

@@johnnypolex as a woman I don't see how that's possible. We love to over pack lol

[@aa-zq2fr]

Faith Kings haha check out Sorelle Amore! She does a lot of low budget solo travel vids

[@habeshasister11]

Faith Kings I do it all the time. I can’t stand having too much stuff while traveling and most things you can just purchase when you get to your destination 😊

[@austindize]

dam I hope not all flights are like that

[@LaniakeaLeathercrafts]

Another tip to keep in mind this month. Last year, I wanted to go to Sweden but tickets were on average $900-$1300 round trip. HOWEVER, I pulled up ticket prices within a few days after Thanksgiving and prices were $300-$600. If you're planning a trip for early 2020, maybe take a look on the Monday/Tuesday after Thanksgiving and see if you get similar results!

[@NateOBrien]

Yesss

[@LaniakeaLeathercrafts]

@@NateOBrien thanks for the video! I just started planning a trip to the UK and am gonna have to put some of these ideas into practice :)

[@lbunnygordon1133]

true I got flight multi long hsul about half of what it cost this year but think from UK flights are up this last year due to air tax and lack of cheap airlines

[@najalworse2325]

Welp this didn’t age well with the 2020 and travelling hahaha

[@CityViewtours]

Thanks for the video i ll keep these information in my next trip

[@ale_b2371]

One tip: just because a flight says 100$ round trip doesn’t mean that’s all it will cost. Many airlines charge expensive fees for carry-ons and bag checks. So the total could actually be an additional 200$ more even though the plane ticket was only a given amount. This was mentioned near the end of the video but I just wanted to clarify and explain a little. Hope this helps, keep it up ❤️👍

[@ty-the-christian-guy589]

To see someone my age doing things like this is a blessing. Thank you Nate

[@Regina-wu6hq]

how old is he?

[@getsugatenshoFTW]

@@Regina-wu6hq 21

[@lei090704]

@@astondias810 yes

[@lei090704]

@@astondias810 he isn't 21 anymore I don't think but he explains it in one of his vids

[@SpaceRanger187]

who cares how old you are.its your life live it..when people say that it pisses me off so much

[@louisetorres4262]

In September my husband and I (we are in our early 60’s) spent 2 weeks traveling in Perú. We stayed at places called hostels; however all of these had some rooms with a private bathroom. We paid $30-$40/night, but the communal spots were $15-$20/night. We had wonderful conversations and met great people. Much more interesting than the vanilla-plain chain hotels!

[@NateOBrien]

As I have mentioned in other videos, I actually prefer staying in hostels and meeting great people! Hotels are so boring. Peru sounds so nice!

[@Kxy2x]

RIP

[@elliotsmith9435]

$15 dollar flight?!? I’ve looked all over the internet and can’t find anything under $70

[@Leo-vk8gd]

If you pay attention is 30 round trip plus it said around 30 for carry on, so is at least 60$ with a backpack now if you decide to carry luggage is like any other flights

[@MrSteeDoo]

Google flights

[@austindize]

type in google flights brah - cheapest flight in randomly saw was $23 to Dallas- look brah

[@shaunpierce4174]

Re making friends in hostels, three years ago I was staying in a hostel in Copenhagen and got chatting to a lady sharing my room, we're now best friends and she lets me stay in her flat in Copenhagen for free :)

[@mariazozulya212]

What hostel did you stay at? I may be travelling to Copenhagen later this year so I've been looking for recommendations!

[@justintaylor-moneymindset4073]

That b-roll footage is next level!

[@NateOBrien]

Thanks Justin

[@fzen2432]

Totally agree. The editing is remarkable Nate.

[@izabelrodrigues3309]

He’s only 21 but damn you are pretty smart & knowledgable

[@RafReyes1993]

💯🖤🔥🧠💪

[@mc26collum]

I just found your channel by accident. I save money for 6month, then go to SE Asia and volunteer for 6 months. I’ve been doing this for the last 7 years. Now I’m in Vietnam living on $5/day and loving it!!! This is my kind of video, subscribed!!!

[@CuriousKiddo]

I came back from my stressful day at my Japanese university, sat down in my apartment. Opened up the vid. *Japanese train announcement* My brain: I can't escape...

[@NateOBrien]

HAHAHAH

[@Airblade101]

Yo Nate, it's the guy from the capsule hotel, Mike. It was good chatting with you. Glad to see you took some of those shots that Rey got when he and I went walking that one night.

[@NateOBrien]

Hey Mike! Hope all is well. Missing that ramen every day

[@Airblade101]

@@NateOBrien Yeah, was good stuff. I'm hopefully gonna work my way to moving there if possible so if you guys are ever back and need a guide, I've got you!

[@RossPlus]

Well this was beautiful

[@brandonb65]

Just a tip with both Frontier AND Spirit: buy a bag specifically for them. They're very specific about one carry on item only. You can avoid $17.99 each way by booking at the airport usually (your frontier fare seems to have had the "passenger facility fee" already removed).

[@Projectsalvo184]

this dude sounds like graham stephens younger brother.......

[@solozen2309]

Projectsalvo184 not that he physically sounds like graham, although their both in similar categories

[@alexanderdelarosahidalgo3092]

They are Friends

[@gasclutch6280]

I see it

[@violetgirl1996]

@@solozen2309 bruh, nate actually sounds like cinemasins in terms of enunciation

[@TheNinjapancake14]

They are both frugal!

[@ZacharyLaid]

Going to Barcelona and staying in a hostel was one of the best experiences in my life.

[@NateOBrien]

oh I bet

[@amirunited2903]

did you get captured and tortured?

[@ham111097]

Which hostel did you stay at?

[@top10productions45]

Zachary Laid Finding Freedom it’s in my list just to go and see the 🐐 messi before he retires

[@kap1526]

@@top10productions45 yeah go there and steal all of his balon de oros Haha

[@millionairerunway9820]

Traveling the world cheaply is definitely something I am interested in

[@NateOBrien]

It's honestly more fun than blowing thousands on vactions

[@DanielIles]

*Aesthetic AF!!*

[@Lisa.M.J]

@Daniel Iles I know right...totally on point. 🙌

[@issaccab7081]

dude, I love how super practical you are. Thanks for all the real world tips and tricks. Keep up the good work!

[@NateOBrien]

Thank you Issac!

[@mr16325]

I would suggest bringing a tent and sleeping in parks and stuff. Entirely free, connect with nature longer travels

[@RealLifeMoney]

Wow your quality has been going thru the roof Nate!!! Beautiful job 🙌🙌

[@meturnedfamous]

$15 flights in US, wow! My daily trip to work is more expensive! Thanks for the tips!

[@SecondTake123]

I know right?! 🤣 But you also have to pay taxes and fees so it probably really was $35.

[@grace2724]

I travel a lot with my family and everything said in this video is great advice but there are a few other things that should be said/emphasized: 1. Carry on luggage will sometimes have a weight limit but besides that, it is significantly cheaper and more convenient than checked luggage 2. Book flights (especially across seas) as early as possible not just a few weeks. A flight from California to Paris with a week notice can be close to $1000 whereas 5 months notice is about $400 3. If you're staying in a spot for a few days go to a store and buy oatmeal, ramen, ect. Like the vending machine in the video, it will be much cheaper than buying full cooked meals 4. Rather than load up on souvenirs, find a specific thing you want to collect on trips. Personally, I really love getting a small sticker to put on my suitcase. They're cheap and take up no space. 5. Understand the monetary conversion for the country you're going to. Many places that attract tourism can overcharge for a lot of things. By having a good understanding of the country's money in comparison to your country's money you can better judge if an item is worth the cost.

[@saddreams3449]

i love your attitude towards traveling. you're very open minded i think that's why traveling seem nice to you

[@KB-sg7tv]

I have NEVER found a $15-dollar flight to anywhere!! My hometown airport is Sacramento (SMF). Las Vegas is pretty close but I've never even seen a flight to there for $15! Lucky

[@Chanel.Mckenzie]

Wow your quality has been going thru the roof Nate!!! Beautiful job

[@RodasYonass]

Just came back from Japan and that intro was 🔥🔥. I like the new style Nate

[@Mhcapo]

"You're probably gonna get to your destination" Lmfaoooo, Sounds legit!

[@TheNinjapancake14]

Accurate for Frontier

[@joelstephenson8017]

Lol

[@trainerasmark8111]

Honestly found a flight from san diego to Austin for $15, youre doing great work, thanks Nate!

[@TheDividendExperiment]

Austin is awesome, enjoy!

[@alexbob5209]

Did you book it?

[@trainerasmark8111]

Yup all booked!

[@brandonb65]

Hey man, you're really practical, chill, and relatable. I'd get a beer with you dude! Thanks for being practical in your videos (x ways to make y money especially). You have lots of info and not too much filler. Subscribed!

[@JazminBautista]

I agree with you Brandon, that's why I can't stop watching his videos because we can all relate to them.

[@JazminBautista]

I always thought traveling was expensive, but this changed my perspective :) Awesome video Nate

[@RafReyes1993]

Me too. His videos are so informative and entertaining too. 💎

[@FXAIXLIFER]

I couldn’t really get into your videos over the last year or so, but I’ve loved the recent ones! Keep it up man you’re helping me a lot!

[@NateOBrien]

Thanks Kevin!

[@maccamracecar]

Thanks for not being extra. This style of video was very refreshing and down to earth.

[@Th3rz]

Just wanted to drop by and say Thank you!Thank you for investing time to make practical & informative videos which has helped me a lot recently.Greetings from Aruba(a small island in the Caribbean)Looking forward to see more of your videos.

[@user-zk4jz9xf8z]

Sometimes $20-30 per night it's even expensive :) Once I traveled to Italy with my gf and we had a €100 for both of us for a week!

[@chandlerhamilton8773]

Dude your videos just keep getting better. Nice work.

[@Masrex]

Really eye opening- thanks Nate! Taking my mom on a trip in March so this is really helpful

[@Irreplaceable97]

Perfect timing! Hitting up Japan in 2021 so all these tips have been extremely helpful for when I go there myself! ☺ Thank you Nate!

[@NateOBrien]

Have fun!

[@crissypresents1500]

I really enjoy this video! Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks on saving to travel to different places. 😊

[@ancientamigo]

I've never even heard of Google flights, great advice my man and really nice KZbin channel!

[@SebCryptoTrades]

The filmmaker of the video must have been using vintage lenses because the image was very nice, soft and had those glowy bokeh characteristics of a vintage lens I love the look so keep it up!

[@Ulymon]

Best video yet. I‘m a fairly new subscriber but I seem to enjoy the content which has a more personal and relatable flair more.

[@NateOBrien]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@bizy1226]

Great video! Japan looks great. Something I've learned when looking up/comparing flights is to do it in a private browser. Websites often track your search history and bump up flight prices!

[@danielshin4515]

Straight to the point and amazing editing Kudos!

[@CountryCoachGuy]

Time flexibility is one of the keys for cheap travel. For two people traveling together, Groupon may be a great option.

[@faria3443]

I think about traveling all the time but I always find an excuse not to do it. Your video was really informative and helpful. I'm going to use your tips for my next trip! Thank you!

[@christiansaravia7865]

Nate your videos are just the best honestly I aspire to be like you

[@joseph_b319]

That Pod hotel looks pretty cool. Here is a pretty cool travel tip i learned from my high school math teacher. See if you can make arraignments with the place that you are staying at and have your luggage shipped there. Some shipping companies will have a round trip shipping option for one set shipping price back and fourth. It sometimes cost a few extra buck but it avoids the hassle of carrying luggage.

[@shelleyhuskey1216]

I love your tips! Thanks Nate.

[@williamwilson3981]

You the best Nate. Always enjoy all your videos, thanks for posting.

[@NateOBrien]

Thank you William!

[@leonardocardoso1627]

This is a really great and helpful video. This dude just gave me a lot of things to think about before starting to travel. Thanks mate

[@SerjLimitless]

so humble and straight to the point, wow👍🏻

[@TheAnyothergirl]

302K subscribers! I started watching your videos a few days ago and you were at 270K something. Good for you! You’re so down to earth and really touch on a lot of subjects that I value. Keep the good work Nate. I also follow you on IG. 💜

[@NateOBrien]

Thank you Katy!!!!

[@ivi122]

Amazing video. I love your channel and will tell my 18 year old son to watch. You remind me of my son. You’re very wise for your age and seem like a good young man just like him

[@dimitriapapa]

The best way I travel is from being a flight attendant !! The pay isn’t the greatest, but the perks are amazing !

[@NateOBrien]

Oh wow. Can you get me some free flights??? hahahah

[@Chris_978]

Been binge watching videos of japan and before i was done i came across this video...is so amazing how cheap it is to travel thank u bro for this i just subscribed. I Like your humble persanality and how u carry your self.

[@explorerharshi]

I'm planning a solo trip to Spain and Greece next year. This video was so helpful, perfect timing! And can I just say how happy and adorable you look in this video. Keep up the good work xxx

[@explorerharshi]

@john webb girls do like guys that are financially responsible x

[@NateOBrien]

Enjoy your trip!

[@TheHumanSpirit]

Hey, Nate. Been watching your videos for some time. I gotta say, when it comes to presentation and simply the manner in which you comport yourself, you're a real class act. Keep it up, gent. Strong channel. Good content. I enjoy it. Thanks.

[@NateOBrien]

Thank you! Means a lot to me

[@edg0r762]

Enjoy your trips bro and stay safe !!

[@NateOBrien]

Thanks Edgar!

[@glow15]

Awesome! I agree that travelling light helps - not does one save money, but also time!✨ The queues for checking-in baggages tend to be quite long where I've been.

[@garygreely7782]

I am new to your videos, and I found this one very educational. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Keep up the great videos.

[@paulapuello4755]

Three mothns ago I decided to become a networker and now I travel on cruises for free, I make my own schedule and get paid too. Is amazing! I wish I knew this before!

[@irishredbone8996]

Another good one Nate; Safe Travels Buddy 👍

[@melissakenealy8868]

Just saw this video (new subscriber). I am in love with Japan. I went backpacking around there in April 2018 and took my husband and two teenagers there in September/October 2019. It is an incredible place and my plan is to live there. Thanks for sharing your experience with cheap travel.

[@wagwanbennydj6003]

My guy nate been with you since day dot love the channel bro! X

[@tayirnull1567]

Good thing that I traveled the world cheaply before I was 20. I'm glad to see this video, knowing how much travel experiences I gained so far.

[@buddhajesuschrusthole]

Thanks for this!

[@johnmoon3848]

I love your new style of videos!!

[@NateOBrien]

Thanks John

[@GabrielaAlexandra30]

¡Amé este video! Thank you so much for your tips, Nate!!!🙌🏽🥰

[@bilala9974]

One of the best videos ever.

[@robellis3705]

Another very informative Video !! You do an awesome job Nate !!!!

[@NateOBrien]

Thanks Rob!

[@hesperax123]

Awesome video, definitely going to try and get out more. Cheers!

[@Kevinalvarezjr99]

Really enjoying how this new video style. Keep it up Nate!

[@NateOBrien]

Thanks Kevin!

[@tingting4567]

really nice idea, i just recently found your channel and your video is inspiring!

[@chloemansell4575]

Yes!! So happy you're experiencing Japan!!

[@NateOBrien]

It was wonderful!

[@CrQualityPhotography]

I appreciate you giving us this information. I have never been on an airplane and I'm 25 yrs old. There is a lot to know about flights, hotels, transportation, food and more. But this helps a lot ! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@NateOBrien]

If you can afford the time off, you can likely take a weekend trip somewhere for $200

[@SecondTake123]

Beautiful shots of Japan! I love Hostels and Airbnbs! I've only did it here in the US however.

[@danieldelgado6464]

Congrats on 300k subs 🙏🏻

[@NateOBrien]

Thank you!

[@naturescape2682]

Hell yea dude! I'm inspired!! Great content

[@ahmedb2559]

Thank you !

[@lauram5676]

Thanks Nate! I know we might have been bugging you about making this video, but you had some great tips. I'll definitely be using some of these when I start traveling in 2020.

[@NateOBrien]

Thanks for watching Laura, do some traveling when you have time off in the summer

[@documentaryunwind6316]

That's awesome. I and my team are working on some traveling documentaries. We will upload them soon. Traveling is really fun. Thanks for the tips in this video.

[@KingMK31]

I stayed in a hostel in Paris ( Generator Paris) and Amsterdam ( Dirty Nellys). Great places, met amazing people in both places, and they were fairly cheap to stay in.

[@cazpk6840]

women gotta be more careful

[@kjbryant5576]

New to youtube, Thanks for the inspiration Nate

[@user-cz6tj3sk6t]

Video editing is one a high level , good job !

[@NateOBrien]

Thanks!

[@madelynnebrazile4506]

Great tips, thanks!

[@Zon3Play]

I’d love to have this mindset around travel. Would love this it’s just doing that first trip on your own. Then I think it would just come naturally. Great vid

[@JazminBautista]

I agree with you, once you go out and experience it, you won't be able to stop.

[@BeautyVlogsByHolre27]

Omg you’re the best ,I’m glad that I find your Chanel I learn so much all ready . I live in philadelphia too! Thank you for sharing.

[@NateOBrien]

Thank you! Philly is the place to be

[@maxinechivers1312]

Try to look for a cheap gateway airport like Miami and nearby low cost airline airport a few miles away. When I was a young person I happily stayed in dorms at hostels. I used their kitchen and bought food from supermarkets. It is worth traveling with lightweight luggage. Try an open jaw flight and then travel overland using trains or buses. For Example Singapore overland Hanoi is excellent for that.

[@mariaceciliasilvaneres6211]

I liked so much this video. I'm brazilian. I always watch your videos because of the content which is amazing! My dream is traveling around the world.

[@princessdivinity5896]

Awesome video thank you

[@hakimb.a8082]

LOVE your vids. Watching from north africa !!

[@swicheroo1]

Good advice. I regularly travel with my wife and meet up with her sister who lives around the world in Korea. We usually book Airbnb's...and I enjoy cooking fun, simple meals with whatever local ingredients I find. It's another form of tourism that lets me explore supermarkets and farmers markets. We do go out for a certain number of meals, so we don't go overboard. But I'm actually a pretty great home cook so I find it easy to improvise. I was just in Portugal last month and made several amazing seafood meals from catch that was just off the coast of the most famous Marine National Forest--prawns the size of bananas, tuna steaks. They cost me maybe 50 bucks and I made 4-5 meals of them. In comparison, the fancy seafood meal in Lisbon that was a must-have-famous-place put on the map by Anthony Bourdain was a disappointment. And just for that meal, we paid 250 dollars. My advice is to always pay for the very best Airbnb you can afford in the very best, central neighborhood. Then, limit yourself to one super high end souvenir for yourself. Everybody else gets postcards or cheap local foods. And really think that you're going to save money by having fun in the kitchen!

[@Lisa.M.J]

Wow, Portugal sounds nice! So did that meal! 😁 On a side note, I love that you write comments as long as I do. My comments always feel like they’re only two lines...until I scroll up! 😁🙌

[@sky_lar]

Really appreciate the videos you've been putting out Nate! Google Flights has been on my radar but never looked into it more until now :) Hope you've been having a good time in Japan!

[@NateOBrien]

Japan was great!

[@kelvinchang8100]

The places I enjoy cheap delicious foods are in 7 eleven or FamilyMart in Japan. The bentos are ridiculously generous & nice. Great videos bro & keep it up!

[@NateOBrien]

I’ve been frequenting 7 eleven