• start here
  • about
  • group trips

  • brooke beyond

  • hiking guides
  • outdoor gear
    • hiking boots
    • hiking backpacks
    • cold-weather layers
    • backpacking tent
    • outdoor sleep system
    • backcountry food
    • day-hike packing list
    • hut-to-hut packing list
    • via ferrata packing list
    • backpacking packing list
    • mountaineering packing list

brooke beyond

the category

Brazil

Nothing Found

It seems we canโ€™t find what youโ€™re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

hi, Iโ€™m brooke!

I'm obsessed with getting off the beaten path, exploring backcountry gems & travelling beyond the ordinary! I left Australia 5 years ago after finishing a PhD in Biomechanics & have been travelling the world full-time ever since (now joined by my life/climbing partner, James). I hope this blog will inspire your future adventures & help you find wonder in every corner of the globe. xx bb

read my story
currently exploring

currently exploring

iceland

read our gear guides

๐Ÿฅพ hiking boots

๐ŸŽ’ hiking backpacks

๐ŸŒจ๏ธ cold-weather layers

โ›บ๏ธ backpacking & alpine tents

๐Ÿ›Œ sleeping bag & pads

๐Ÿช backcountry food

๐Ÿ“ธ travel camera gear

โœˆ๏ธ travel clothing

trail guides

summit guides

itineraries

outdoor gear

GPS maps

recent posts

  • Laguna Humantay, Cusco Peru

    6 awesome day trips from Cusco, Peru

    24 November 2025

  • Adventure-ready picks from the REI Co-op Holiday Sale

    17 November 2025

  • 2-week Montenegro road-trip itinerary: epic hiking, Riviera beaches & wine country

    3 September 2025

  • 10-day Switzerland itinerary: Zermatt, Interlaken, Jungfrau & beyond!

    31 August 2025
  • Climbing Iztaccรญhuatl volcano

    2-week Mexico volcanoes itinerary: climbing Pico de Orizaba, Izta, Malinche & Toluca

    3 June 2025

@brookebeyond_
brooke โœจtravel & mountain gal

@brookebeyond_

  • an entire year of my full-time travel expenses (365 days on the road!), from flights & hotels to healthcare & entrance fees to SIM cards & Spotify โ†ฏ ** these numbers are a reflection of my PERSONAL spending in 2025โ€” not representative of the absolute cheapest long-term travel style, just intended to show how much I was able to experience this year for less than rent in a major city $7,172 ACCOMMODATION ๐Ÿก apartments = $2,415 ๐Ÿ•๏ธ campsites = $121 ๐Ÿจ hotels + hostels = $4,446 ๐Ÿ›– mountain huts = $190 $5,167 ACTIVITIES ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ entrance fees + permits = $218 โ›ต๏ธ experiences + tours = $4,217 ๐Ÿ”ฅ hot springs + sauna = $733 $8,244 FOOD & DRINKS ๐Ÿน drinks = $2,088 ๐ŸŒฎ eating out = $4,999 ๐Ÿง€ groceries = $1,156 $4,807 PERSONAL EXPENSES ๐Ÿงด consumables (ex. shampoo) = $981 ๐Ÿ’Š healthcare = $3,042 ๐Ÿงบ laundry = $69 ๐Ÿ“ฒ mobile data = $216 ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ subscriptions (ex. Garmin In-Reach, Spotify) = $500 $8,719 TRANSPORTATION โœˆ๏ธ airfare = $3,826 ๐Ÿš˜ car hire = $2,970 โ›ฝ๏ธ fuel + parking = $659 ๐Ÿš• private transport (ex. Uber) = $635 ๐Ÿšƒ public transport (ex. train) = $627 $1,744 TRAVEL LOGISTICS ๐Ÿšซ change fees + cancellations = $355 ๐Ÿงณ baggage fees + luggage storage = $385 ๐Ÿชช ID (ex. licence renewal) = $255 ๐Ÿ’ณ credit card annual fees = $448 ๐Ÿ’ฐ insurance = $72 ๐Ÿ›‚ travel visas = $229 = $35,852USD TOTAL LIVING EXPENSES ($98 per day) โ€” #fulltimetravel #travelbudget #travelexpenses
  • HAPPY ETHIOPIAN CHRISTMAS (GENA แŒˆแŠ“ ) โœž๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธโœจ We were lucky enough to experience these celebrations last January (Christmas falls on the 7th according to the orthodox calendar), and it was truly one of the most incredible travel moments weโ€™ve EVER had ๐Ÿฅน We only saw 4 other foreigners during our 3 days in Lalibela, and we were welcomed so warmly into the churches, the festivities, and the traditions of Christmas by friendly locals who delighted in the opportunity to share their culture + customs with a couple of curious ferenjis ๐Ÿค โ€”โ€”โ€” #ethiopia #gena #ethiopianchristmas #travelbeyond #lalibela
  • our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿพโœจ โ†’ $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partnerโ€” AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year Iโ€™ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because Iโ€™ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van lifeโ€” some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ’‹โ€๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿป - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 ๐Ÿ˜…) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all meansโ€” hit me with your questions in the comments! โ€”โ€”โ€” #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
  • another year of prioritising memories > things ๐Ÿ”ฅ if youโ€™re new here, Iโ€™m Brooke ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿป and Iโ€™ve been travelling full-time for over 5 years, sharing unique experiences around the world, detailed adventure itineraries, financial breakdowns, and stories from the road. follow @brookebeyond_ for more adventures in 2026! โ€”โ€”โ€” #2025 #2025season #fulltimetravel
  • A colourful look back at 2025โ€” my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows ๐Ÿฉผ), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us ๐Ÿปโœจ โ€” #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
  • It seems we went a little bit of everywhere in 2025, but much more than just the numbers, this year was a celebration of so many of our favourite placesโ€” a return to Iceland, two trips to Ethiopia, a sold-out group trip to Jordan & Egypt, 3.5 months in magical Mexicoโ€ฆ I track how many countries we visit for the same reasons I track all our annual travel data and daily spending (nerd reasons), but 5.5 years into full-time travel, itโ€™s less and less about amassing an impressive * list* and more about going to places that truly impress US. Sometimes that means venturing to wild new corners and sometimes that means returning to places we canโ€™t wait to see more of, but weโ€™re proud to say this โ€œlistโ€ is purely the byproduct of our own excitement and curiosity for the world rather than the other way around. There are a million reasons to travel, numbers shouldnโ€™t be one ๐Ÿ–ค๐ŸŒŽโœจ
  • Ethiopia is home to hundreds of rock-hewn churches dating back as far as the 5th century, each carved by hand directly into sandstone cliffs and accessible only on foot. Especially in Gheralta, reaching them is part of the devotionโ€” steep hikes, exposed ledges, barefoot climbsโ€” a physical journey that mirrors the spiritual one. Nearly all of these churches are still active today, served by priests who hike up multiple times a week to hold services for their local communities. Even as foreigners, we were welcomed into the churches to discover the history & heritage for ourselves, which was so incredibly special. A glimpse into something ancient & powerful that we could barely comprehend. Inside, the walls are covered in beautifully preserved frescoes painted with natural pigments (red hues from bird blood, blue hues from berries), depicting biblical stories, saints, and Ethiopian Orthodox traditions. Few places in the world feel this sacred, this wild, and this deeply human โœจ โ€” #ethiopia #gheraltamountains #abunayemataguh
  • Trekking through the Gheralta & Agame Mountains of Tigray, instantly one of our favourite experiences in Ethiopia ๐Ÿ’› Tigray is a region of towering sandstone mountains, ancient rock-hewn churches, and some of Ethiopiaโ€™s most striking landscapes โ€” but itโ€™s also a place rebuilding after a devastating civil war that ended in 2022. During our trek, we stayed in a series of community-run guesthouses, each owned by a surrounding village & employing dozens of community-members on a rotating roster, with profits shared among 100+ families. More than just incredible hiking, this experience was about connecting with the local community & supporting sustainable tourism in a resilient, proud region. We absolutely adore Ethiopia, and weโ€™re passionate about sharing the incredible experiences weโ€™ve had here with fellow travellersโ€” especially at a time when our tourism dollars mean life and opportunity for so many. Thank you to those who are willing to look beyond a yellow โ€œdo not travelโ€ warning and discover a beautiful, warm & welcoming region for themselves (and to the 10 awesome people who are coming with us to explore Ethiopia next year!!!) โ€” Interested in travelling to Tigray? Contact our bff @lucyethiopiatours & the regionโ€™s best trekking guide @rovel_goitom , they will take care of you like family ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น #ethiopia #tigray #agamemountains #travelethiopia #ethiopiaphotography
  • Back in one of our favourite countries in the world ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡นโœจ Ethiopia isnโ€™t a place many people talk about or one that features heavily on social media, but every single experience here has completely blown us awayโ€” climbing to 4th century churches carved right into the cliffside, crunching across active volcanoes and neon acid springs, hiking through ancient highlands, witnessing nearly a million people come together for Christmas celebrations in the โ€œchristian heart of Africaโ€, camping with monks on a mountaintopโ€ฆ Itโ€™s so hard to narrow down even 100 best photos from our adventures through Ethiopia, but here are a few of our personal favourites. Which do you like best?? โ€” #ethiopia #danakildepression #lalibela #simienmountains #gheraltamountains
follow @brookebeyond_

travel beyond the ordinary

Explore my travel guides, custom itineraries & blog posts with an interactive world map โœจ

all destinations

  • an entire year of my full-time travel expenses (365 days on the road!), from flights & hotels to healthcare & entrance fees to SIM cards & Spotify โ†ฏ ** these numbers are a reflection of my PERSONAL spending in 2025โ€” not representative of the absolute cheapest long-term travel style, just intended to show how much I was able to experience this year for less than rent in a major city $7,172 ACCOMMODATION ๐Ÿก apartments = $2,415 ๐Ÿ•๏ธ campsites = $121 ๐Ÿจ hotels + hostels = $4,446 ๐Ÿ›– mountain huts = $190 $5,167 ACTIVITIES ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ entrance fees + permits = $218 โ›ต๏ธ experiences + tours = $4,217 ๐Ÿ”ฅ hot springs + sauna = $733 $8,244 FOOD & DRINKS ๐Ÿน drinks = $2,088 ๐ŸŒฎ eating out = $4,999 ๐Ÿง€ groceries = $1,156 $4,807 PERSONAL EXPENSES ๐Ÿงด consumables (ex. shampoo) = $981 ๐Ÿ’Š healthcare = $3,042 ๐Ÿงบ laundry = $69 ๐Ÿ“ฒ mobile data = $216 ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ subscriptions (ex. Garmin In-Reach, Spotify) = $500 $8,719 TRANSPORTATION โœˆ๏ธ airfare = $3,826 ๐Ÿš˜ car hire = $2,970 โ›ฝ๏ธ fuel + parking = $659 ๐Ÿš• private transport (ex. Uber) = $635 ๐Ÿšƒ public transport (ex. train) = $627 $1,744 TRAVEL LOGISTICS ๐Ÿšซ change fees + cancellations = $355 ๐Ÿงณ baggage fees + luggage storage = $385 ๐Ÿชช ID (ex. licence renewal) = $255 ๐Ÿ’ณ credit card annual fees = $448 ๐Ÿ’ฐ insurance = $72 ๐Ÿ›‚ travel visas = $229 = $35,852USD TOTAL LIVING EXPENSES ($98 per day) โ€” #fulltimetravel #travelbudget #travelexpenses
  • HAPPY ETHIOPIAN CHRISTMAS (GENA แŒˆแŠ“ ) โœž๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธโœจ We were lucky enough to experience these celebrations last January (Christmas falls on the 7th according to the orthodox calendar), and it was truly one of the most incredible travel moments weโ€™ve EVER had ๐Ÿฅน We only saw 4 other foreigners during our 3 days in Lalibela, and we were welcomed so warmly into the churches, the festivities, and the traditions of Christmas by friendly locals who delighted in the opportunity to share their culture + customs with a couple of curious ferenjis ๐Ÿค โ€”โ€”โ€” #ethiopia #gena #ethiopianchristmas #travelbeyond #lalibela
  • our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿพโœจ โ†’ $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partnerโ€” AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year Iโ€™ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because Iโ€™ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van lifeโ€” some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ’‹โ€๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿป - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 ๐Ÿ˜…) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all meansโ€” hit me with your questions in the comments! โ€”โ€”โ€” #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
  • another year of prioritising memories > things ๐Ÿ”ฅ if youโ€™re new here, Iโ€™m Brooke ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿป and Iโ€™ve been travelling full-time for over 5 years, sharing unique experiences around the world, detailed adventure itineraries, financial breakdowns, and stories from the road. follow @brookebeyond_ for more adventures in 2026! โ€”โ€”โ€” #2025 #2025season #fulltimetravel
  • A colourful look back at 2025โ€” my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows ๐Ÿฉผ), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us ๐Ÿปโœจ โ€” #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
@brookebeyond_
@brookebeyond_
โ€ข
Follow
an entire year of my full-time travel expenses (365 days on the road!), from flights & hotels to healthcare & entrance fees to SIM cards & Spotify โ†ฏ ** these numbers are a reflection of my PERSONAL spending in 2025โ€” not representative of the absolute cheapest long-term travel style, just intended to show how much I was able to experience this year for less than rent in a major city $7,172 ACCOMMODATION ๐Ÿก apartments = $2,415 ๐Ÿ•๏ธ campsites = $121 ๐Ÿจ hotels + hostels = $4,446 ๐Ÿ›– mountain huts = $190 $5,167 ACTIVITIES ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ entrance fees + permits = $218 โ›ต๏ธ experiences + tours = $4,217 ๐Ÿ”ฅ hot springs + sauna = $733 $8,244 FOOD & DRINKS ๐Ÿน drinks = $2,088 ๐ŸŒฎ eating out = $4,999 ๐Ÿง€ groceries = $1,156 $4,807 PERSONAL EXPENSES ๐Ÿงด consumables (ex. shampoo) = $981 ๐Ÿ’Š healthcare = $3,042 ๐Ÿงบ laundry = $69 ๐Ÿ“ฒ mobile data = $216 ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ subscriptions (ex. Garmin In-Reach, Spotify) = $500 $8,719 TRANSPORTATION โœˆ๏ธ airfare = $3,826 ๐Ÿš˜ car hire = $2,970 โ›ฝ๏ธ fuel + parking = $659 ๐Ÿš• private transport (ex. Uber) = $635 ๐Ÿšƒ public transport (ex. train) = $627 $1,744 TRAVEL LOGISTICS ๐Ÿšซ change fees + cancellations = $355 ๐Ÿงณ baggage fees + luggage storage = $385 ๐Ÿชช ID (ex. licence renewal) = $255 ๐Ÿ’ณ credit card annual fees = $448 ๐Ÿ’ฐ insurance = $72 ๐Ÿ›‚ travel visas = $229 = $35,852USD TOTAL LIVING EXPENSES ($98 per day) โ€” #fulltimetravel #travelbudget #travelexpenses
7 days ago
View on Instagram |
1/5
@brookebeyond_
@brookebeyond_
โ€ข
Follow
HAPPY ETHIOPIAN CHRISTMAS (GENA แŒˆแŠ“ ) โœž๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธโœจ We were lucky enough to experience these celebrations last January (Christmas falls on the 7th according to the orthodox calendar), and it was truly one of the most incredible travel moments weโ€™ve EVER had ๐Ÿฅน We only saw 4 other foreigners during our 3 days in Lalibela, and we were welcomed so warmly into the churches, the festivities, and the traditions of Christmas by friendly locals who delighted in the opportunity to share their culture + customs with a couple of curious ferenjis ๐Ÿค โ€”โ€”โ€” #ethiopia #gena #ethiopianchristmas #travelbeyond #lalibela
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
2/5
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿพโœจ โ†’ $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partnerโ€” AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year Iโ€™ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because Iโ€™ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van lifeโ€” some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ’‹โ€๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿป - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 ๐Ÿ˜…) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all meansโ€” hit me with your questions in the comments! โ€”โ€”โ€” #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿพโœจ โ†’ $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partnerโ€” AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year Iโ€™ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because Iโ€™ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van lifeโ€” some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ’‹โ€๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿป - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 ๐Ÿ˜…) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all meansโ€” hit me with your questions in the comments! โ€”โ€”โ€” #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿพโœจ โ†’ $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partnerโ€” AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year Iโ€™ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because Iโ€™ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van lifeโ€” some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ’‹โ€๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿป - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 ๐Ÿ˜…) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all meansโ€” hit me with your questions in the comments! โ€”โ€”โ€” #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿพโœจ โ†’ $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partnerโ€” AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year Iโ€™ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because Iโ€™ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van lifeโ€” some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ’‹โ€๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿป - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 ๐Ÿ˜…) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all meansโ€” hit me with your questions in the comments! โ€”โ€”โ€” #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿพโœจ โ†’ $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partnerโ€” AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year Iโ€™ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because Iโ€™ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van lifeโ€” some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ’‹โ€๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿป - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 ๐Ÿ˜…) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all meansโ€” hit me with your questions in the comments! โ€”โ€”โ€” #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿพโœจ โ†’ $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partnerโ€” AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year Iโ€™ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because Iโ€™ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van lifeโ€” some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ’‹โ€๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿป - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 ๐Ÿ˜…) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all meansโ€” hit me with your questions in the comments! โ€”โ€”โ€” #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿพโœจ โ†’ $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partnerโ€” AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year Iโ€™ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because Iโ€™ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van lifeโ€” some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ’‹โ€๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿป - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 ๐Ÿ˜…) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all meansโ€” hit me with your questions in the comments! โ€”โ€”โ€” #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿพโœจ โ†’ $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partnerโ€” AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year Iโ€™ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because Iโ€™ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van lifeโ€” some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ’‹โ€๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿป - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 ๐Ÿ˜…) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all meansโ€” hit me with your questions in the comments! โ€”โ€”โ€” #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿพโœจ โ†’ $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partnerโ€” AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year Iโ€™ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because Iโ€™ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van lifeโ€” some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ’‹โ€๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿป - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 ๐Ÿ˜…) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all meansโ€” hit me with your questions in the comments! โ€”โ€”โ€” #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿพโœจ โ†’ $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partnerโ€” AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year Iโ€™ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because Iโ€™ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van lifeโ€” some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ’‹โ€๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿป - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 ๐Ÿ˜…) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all meansโ€” hit me with your questions in the comments! โ€”โ€”โ€” #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
@brookebeyond_
@brookebeyond_
โ€ข
Follow
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿพโœจ โ†’ $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partnerโ€” AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year Iโ€™ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because Iโ€™ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van lifeโ€” some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ’‹โ€๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿป - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 ๐Ÿ˜…) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all meansโ€” hit me with your questions in the comments! โ€”โ€”โ€” #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
3/5
@brookebeyond_
@brookebeyond_
โ€ข
Follow
another year of prioritising memories > things ๐Ÿ”ฅ if youโ€™re new here, Iโ€™m Brooke ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿป and Iโ€™ve been travelling full-time for over 5 years, sharing unique experiences around the world, detailed adventure itineraries, financial breakdowns, and stories from the road. follow @brookebeyond_ for more adventures in 2026! โ€”โ€”โ€” #2025 #2025season #fulltimetravel
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
4/5
A colourful look back at 2025โ€” my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows ๐Ÿฉผ), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us ๐Ÿปโœจ โ€” #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025โ€” my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows ๐Ÿฉผ), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us ๐Ÿปโœจ โ€” #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025โ€” my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows ๐Ÿฉผ), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us ๐Ÿปโœจ โ€” #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025โ€” my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows ๐Ÿฉผ), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us ๐Ÿปโœจ โ€” #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025โ€” my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows ๐Ÿฉผ), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us ๐Ÿปโœจ โ€” #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025โ€” my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows ๐Ÿฉผ), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us ๐Ÿปโœจ โ€” #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025โ€” my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows ๐Ÿฉผ), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us ๐Ÿปโœจ โ€” #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025โ€” my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows ๐Ÿฉผ), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us ๐Ÿปโœจ โ€” #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025โ€” my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows ๐Ÿฉผ), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us ๐Ÿปโœจ โ€” #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025โ€” my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows ๐Ÿฉผ), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us ๐Ÿปโœจ โ€” #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025โ€” my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows ๐Ÿฉผ), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us ๐Ÿปโœจ โ€” #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
@brookebeyond_
@brookebeyond_
โ€ข
Follow
A colourful look back at 2025โ€” my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows ๐Ÿฉผ), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us ๐Ÿปโœจ โ€” #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
5/5

  • start here
  • about
  • group trips
  • destinations
  • hiking guides
  • outdoor gear
  • custom GPS maps
  • privacy
  • contact

COPYRIGHT ยฉ 2025 BROOKE BEYOND. TRAVEL BEYOND THE ORDINARY. Site Powered by Pix & Hue.