December brought a slower travel pace in Hanoi and new spending patterns. This post breaks down our travel budget, daily costs, and how we’re tracking after two months on the road.
Travel Budget
Real monthly expenses and tips for traveling intentionally without overspending.
November 2025 Travel Budget: Our First Month on the Road
November 2025 was our first full month on the road — and the first real test of our long-term travel budget. We’re not budget travelers chasing the cheapest option, but as early retirees we do have a travel budget. Here’s how much we spent, where it went, and what we learned.